Intel to Get 10% of Apple's A7 Processor Orders?

Intel may obtain 10% of Apple's A7 processor orders, according to institutional investors, reports DigiTimes. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Samsung Electronics are also said to be competing for orders.

TSMC has been said to become the second largest supplier for Apple's A7 processors and production is reportedly to begin in 2014. But recent rumors have spread that Intel may also receive Apple's orders. According to institutional investors, Samsung is likely to receive 50% of the A7 processor orders, TSMC 40%, and Intel 10%.

In the past, Apple's processor orders were unattractive because of low profit margins and Samsung was the only cooperating firm. In addition, at the time Samsung's smartphones were no threat to Apple's iPhone. But Samsung has since become the biggest smartphone vendor in the world.


Notably, Reuters also just reported that Apple and Intel have discussed the possibility of Intel manufacturing mobile chips for iOS devices. However, that report said an agreement had yet to be reached.

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