New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- Apple could be preparing a major shift in its chip supply chain, with fresh analyst reports indicating that Intel may begin producing both Mac and iPhone processors before the decade ends.

Last week, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Intel was likely to start manufacturing Apple's M-series chips in 2027, marking the company's first involvement in Apple Silicon production. A second report has now backed that claim, adding that Intel's role could grow even further.

According to analyst Jeff Pu, Apple is expected to enlist Intel to build its "non-pro smartphone SoC" beginning in 2028, reported 9to5Mac. If Apple maintains its usual product cadence, 2027's M-series chipset, potentially the M7, would be the first Intel-fabr...