Multiple outlets report that Apple and Intel have entered a preliminary agreement under which Intel would manufacture some chips for Apple hardware. The Wall Street Journal is cited as the source of the reporting, with additional coverage noting that Apple previously moved away from Intel-based systems and built its current computer lineup around Apple Silicon. The new reports describe the arrangement as a potential second manufacturing source that could help address Apple’s supply chain constraints. One outlet suggests Intel’s 18A-P process node is a likely target for Apple’s lower-end M-series processors, though details about which specific chips and products would be included are not confirmed in the articles. Other coverage emphasizes that the proposal does not appear to signal a return to Intel-powered Macs or an abandonment of Apple Silicon; instead, it centers on how certain Apple chips could be produced. If implemented, the deal would also benefit Intel’s foundry business, potentially expanding Intel’s role as a chip manufacturer for Apple alongside existing arrangements. The reports characterize the agreement as preliminary and subject to change.