Thu May 14 2026, 04:02 PM EDT · 2 minute read Apple's budget lines need older chipsets, which is perfect fodder for Intel Intel and Apple chip-producing agreement has reportedly started with a test run of select older chipsets made on Intel's newest process, launching a testing roadmap extending well into 2029. The relationship between Apple and Intel goes back over 40 years . It seemed to have ended with the advent of Apple Silicon , but the political climate may have tilted things back into Intel's favor . According to a report from supply chain analyst and leaker Ming-Chi Kuo, Intel has begun the testing process for building Apple chips on its 18A-P process. This is seemingly the equivalent process used by TSMC for modern Apple chipsets like the A18 Pro. It will take some time for Intel to ramp up to full production. Kuo suggests that 2026 is the testing ramp with 2027 as the target for full production and shipment. However, Intel's output will only be at 50% to 60% in 2027.…