Apple and Intel Agree to Make Computer Chips

May 8, 2026, 21:53
TaiwanTechnology

Introduction

Apple and Intel have a new plan. Intel will make some computer chips for Apple devices.

Main Body

Apple usually gets its chips from one company in Taiwan. Now, many people want AI chips. This means the Taiwan company cannot make enough. Apple CEO Tim Cook says this problem hurt iPhone sales. Intel is improving its factories in the USA. They have a big factory in Arizona. Apple wants to use this factory to get more chips. This helps Apple if one company has a problem. The US government helped this deal. The government owns part of Intel. A government leader met with Apple and other companies. He told them to use Intel. The US government wants more chips made in the USA.

Conclusion

Apple will now use Intel to make chips. The US government is happy because this helps American business.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Word Pattern

Look at these words from the text:

  • Make (Intel will make chips)
  • Use (Apple wants to use this factory)
  • Help (This helps Apple)

The Simple Secret: In English, we put the person/company first, then the action, then the thing.

Apple (Who) →\rightarrow uses (Action) →\rightarrow Intel (What)

Common A2 Patterns found here:

  1. The 'Will' Future When we talk about plans, use will + action. →→ Intel will make... →→ Apple will use...

  2. Ownership (The 'S') To show something belongs to a person, add 's. →→ iPhone sales (Sales of the iPhone) →→ Tim Cook's problem (The problem of Tim Cook)

Quick Word Swap:

  • Improving = Making something better.
  • Deal = An agreement between two people.

Vocabulary Learning

chips (n.)
small pieces of computer hardware that help a device run programs
Example:I need more chips to make my phone work.
plan (n.)
an idea for doing something in the future
Example:They have a plan to build a new factory.
make (v.)
to create or produce something
Example:Intel will make new computer chips for Apple.
computer (n.)
a machine that can perform calculations and run programs
Example:My computer can store many files.
devices (n.)
things that can be used for a particular purpose
Example:Smartphones are popular electronic devices.
company (n.)
a business that sells goods or services
Example:Apple is a well-known technology company.
sales (n.)
the act of selling goods or services
Example:The sales of iPhones increased in 2024.
factories (n.)
large buildings where goods are made
Example:The factories in Arizona produce many parts.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country or state
Example:The government helps support local business.
business (n.)
the activity of buying and selling goods or services
Example:He started a small business selling handmade crafts.
AI (n.)
Artificial Intelligence, a computer system that can think and learn
Example:AI chips help computers understand speech.
USA (n.)
United States of America, a country in North America
Example:Many factories are located in the USA.