TSMC Founder Reveals Why Apple Rejected Intel for iPhone Chip Production

Apple CEO Tim Cook cited Intel's lack of foundry expertise in a pivotal 2011 decision to partner with TSMC for iPhone chips, reshaping the tech industry.

• In 2011, Apple paused discussions with TSMC to consider Intel as a potential iPhone chip supplier but ultimately chose TSMC after two months.
• Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly dismissed Intel as a viable foundry, stating, 'Intel just does not know how to be a foundry.'
• TSMC founder Morris Chang highlighted Intel's strained customer relationships and lack of adaptability compared to TSMC's customer-focused approach.
• The decision solidified TSMC as Apple's exclusive chip supplier, producing A-series chips for iPhones and M-series chips for Macs and iPads.
• Intel, after struggling to gain traction in the foundry business, has recently revamped its strategy and secured clients like Amazon's AWS for AI chips.

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