While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M-series chip as early as 2027. If this rumor proves to be accurate, Intel could supply Apple with the M6 or M7 chip for a future MacBook Air, at a minimum. However, while previous Intel chips for Macs were based on x86 architecture, M-series chips use Arm architecture. TSMC would continue to supply the majority of Apple's M-series chips. Kuo said that Apple choosing to have Intel supply its lowest-end M-series chip would appease the Trump administration's desire for "Made in USA" products, and it would also help Apple to diversify its supply chain for manufacturing. Tags: Apple Silicon , Intel , Ming-Chi Kuo This article, " Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums