According to the report, Intel could start producing Apple’s lowest-end M-series chips on its advanced 18A process as early as mid-2027, potentially for future MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models. Unlike the old Intel x86 processors used in Macs before 2020, these chips would still be Apple-designed Arm-based silicon, with Intel acting only as a foundry while TSMC continues to handle the bulk of M-series production. This slate is powered by Huawei’s new Kirin T93 chipset, paired with systemic thermal improvements to maintain high-sustained clock speeds during continuous multi-window multitasking. Read more in our articles including "Apple may tap Intel again to manufacture future M-series Mac chips" and "The Huawei Matepad Pro 2026 is official".
According to the report, Intel could start producing Apple’s lowest-end M-series chips on its advanced 18A process as early as mid-2027, potentially for future MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models. Unlike the old Intel x86 processors used in Macs before 2020, these chips would still be Apple-designed Arm-based silicon, with Intel acting only as a foundry while TSMC continues to handle the bulk of M-series production.
This slate is powered by Huawei’s new Kirin T93 chipset, paired with systemic thermal improvements to maintain high-sustained clock speeds during continuous multi-window multitasking.
Our coverage of M-series chips includes: "Apple may tap Intel again to manufacture future M-series Mac chips"; "The Huawei Matepad Pro 2026 is official"; "Google Pixel Tag leaked, set to rival Apple AirTag". Each article provides unique insights and information.