Apple May Break a 12-Year Chip Strategy

Published: 6 days ago (February 1, 2026 at 10:53 PM EST)

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Source: MacRumors

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TSMC has been the exclusive supplier of Apple’s systems‑on‑a‑chip since 2014, but that 12‑year streak could be nearing its end.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is exploring whether some of its lower‑end processors could be manufactured by a company other than TSMC.

“Now that TSMC…

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