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 mid-2027.

Kuo said Apple plans to utilize Intel’s 18A process, which is the “earliest available sub-2nm advanced node manufactured in North America.”

If this rumor proves to be accurate, Intel could supply…