TSMC, Intel and Apple

TSMC Founder Reveals Why Apple Chose Them Over Intel as Custom Chip Supplier
TSMC founder Morris Chang has revealed that Apple CEO Tim Cook rejected Intel as an iPhone chip manufacturing partner in 2011, and told him
How TSMC beat Intel to be Apple's main chip foundry
TSMC and Apple's partnership hasn't always been certain, with a new interview detailing how the company fended off an attempt by Intel to become Apple's chip foundry partner in 2011.
TSMC Founder Says This is Why Apple Chose His Company Over Intel as Its Customer Chip Supplier
TSMC founder says Apple chose TSMC over Intel as their custom chips supplier was because "Intel just does not know how to be a foundry."
Why Trump's tariff wars may hurt Apple & TSMC's partnership
Although Trump’s tariff plans have targeted several industries, his focus on semiconductors is particularly concerning for Apple. Trump has long pushed for reshoring manufacturing to the US, and his l
Trump's chip tariff threat takes aim at Apple's TSMC partnership
The Trump tariffs could financially hit Apple's chip production partnership with TSMC, after the President insisted the import taxes will be applied to semiconductors and other specific industries in the near future.
How Will Trump’s Chip Tariff Affect Apple & TSMC?
How big a financial hit would Apple and its Taiwanese chip making partner TSMC take if and when U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs take effect?
How Trump’s Chip Tariff Could Affect Apple & Chip Making Partner TSMC
Apple’s chip production partnership with TSMC will likely take a financial hit from President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs. Trump says he will place import taxes on semiconductors and other specific imports in the near future.
Trump says new tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors are coming soon
Though the United States is the global leader in designing chips, the vast majority of chip production happens overseas, particularly in U.S.-ally Taiwan.
Trump’s threatened tariffs on imported chips likely wouldn’t affect Apple devices
Some are suggesting that this would affect the price of everything Apple makes, as its chips are made in Taiwan, but that’s almost certainly not the case … The Register reports that Trump threatened to set the rate as high as 100%.
Trump says he’ll put tariffs on computer chips, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals
President Donald Trump said he would soon impose new tariffs on computer chips, repeating a campaign promise that if enacted could have deep impacts on the global tech industry and the geopolitical battle over AI with China.
Trump says tariffs are coming for imported chips
Higher tariffs incoming. It is no secret that Trump wants to introduce tariffs for imported goods to protect the local US manufacturing scene. However, the tariffs on these import
Apple gave Intel a shot with iPhone chips, but they failed to impress Tim Cook: per TSMC
Apple reportedly once considered Intel as a partner for iPhone chip production, but per TSMC’s founder, the company didn’t ...
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TSMC founder says Tim Cook told him Intel did not know how to be a foundry
The company considered using Intel Custom Foundry (ICF) and Texas Instruments but quickly realized the ICF was not tailored ...
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TSMC founder Morris Chang interviewed: his first long-form video interview in 17 years
TSMC founder Morris Chang on Acquired podcast says he remembers when Intel approached Apple about iPhone chips, pausing discussions with TSMC.
Why Apple Picked TSMC Over Intel: Founder Morris Chang Reveals
Chang saw Apple's move to TSMC was because of Intel's inflexibility, and inability to meet customer's needs. Many of Intel's ...
Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) Powers Two New Microsoft Surfaces
The good news about chip stock Intel (INTC) is that it can still get high-profile clients interested in using Intel’s processors to drive new ...
Teradyne Is a Wide-Moat Testing Provider Well Positioned for Secular Chip Industry Growth
Teradyne is a heavyweight supplier of automated test equipment for semiconductors, boasting market-leading capabilities that run the gamut of chips. It is one of two companies worldwide that can ...
TSMC Is Likely The Biggest Winner In The AI Era
Despite a high valuation level, TSMC's predictable earnings growth and dominance in AI-related technologies provide the stock with plenty of upside potential.
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Softbank in talks to invest up to US$25bn in OpenAI
Softbank Group Corp is in talks to invest up to US$25 billion in ChatGPT owner OpenAI, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Japanese conglomerate continues to expand into the sector.