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Intel plots attack on Apple's partnership with TSMC, looks to build A-series chips by 2018

As Intel looks to muscle its way into the smartphone CPU business, the chipmaker has reportedly set its sights on competing with TSMC, the firm currently responsible for the A-series processors found in the iPhone, iPad and more.

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Citing industry experts, Nikkei reported on Friday that Intel is looking to become a CPU supplier for Apple's iOS-based devices by 2018. Insiders view Intel as "likely" to earn orders from Apple in the next two to three years.

In addition to Intel's deep pockets, the company is also benefitted by the fact that it is U.S.-based. An alignment between Apple and Intel for custom A-series chips would allow for a key component of the iPhone to be made in America — a goal Apple has been open about for years.

http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/08/26/intel-plots-attack-on-apples-partnership-with-tsmc-looks-to-build-a-series-chips-by-2018