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News Devices May 9, 2026, 3:15 AM
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Apple Inks Preliminary Chip Agreement With Intel Amid Shortages, Report Says

Omar Gallaga See full bio Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats. This piece sits on 1 source layers, but the real value is showing why the story should not be skimmed past too quickly.

Omar Gallaga See full bio Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats. The signal is strong enough to deserve attention, but it still needs to be read as something developing rather than fully settled.

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Omar Gallaga See full bio Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats. Expertise Photography | PCs and laptops | Gaming and gaming accessories See full bio Omar Gallaga , Lori Grunin May 8, 2026 1:15 p.m. CNET News is the main source layer for now, and the rest should be read as a signal that is still widening. On the device side, the useful angle is whether a technical change actually alters feel, lifespan, or upgrade cost in real use.

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What is happening now

Omar Gallaga See full bio Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. CNET News form the main source layer behind the core facts in this piece.

Where the sources line up

CNET News is the main source layer for now, and the rest should be read as a signal that is still widening. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats. CNET News form the main source layer behind the core facts in this piece.

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The details worth keeping

Expertise Photography | PCs and laptops | Gaming and gaming accessories See full bio Omar Gallaga , Lori Grunin May 8, 2026 1:15 p. m. On the device side, the useful angle is whether a technical change actually alters feel, lifespan, or upgrade cost in real use.

Why this matters most

The signal is strong enough to deserve attention, but it still needs to be read as something developing rather than fully settled. With 1 source layers on the table, the part worth reading most closely is where firm facts meet the market's early reaction. PT 3 min read Apple's newly announced successor to CEO Tim Cook, John Ternus, has a background in hardware engineering and will likely be heavily involved in chip-sourcing decisions.

What to watch next

The next readout is price, device coverage, and whether the change feels real once the hardware reaches users. Patrick Tech Media will keep checking rollout speed, user reaction, and how CNET News update the next pieces. From 1 early signals, the piece keeps 1 references that are useful for locking the main details in place.

Context Worth Keeping

Omar Gallaga See full bio Lori Grunin Senior Editor / Advice I've been reviewing hardware and software, devising testing methodology and handed out buying advice for what seems like forever; I'm currently absorbed by computers and gaming hardware, but previously spent many years concentrating on cameras. I've also volunteered with a cat rescue for over 15 years doing adoptions, designing marketing materials, managing volunteers and, of course, photographing cats. Expertise Photography | PCs and laptops | Gaming and gaming accessories See full bio Omar Gallaga , Lori Grunin May 8, 2026 1:15 p. m. CNET News is the main source layer for now, and the rest should be read as a signal that is still widening. On the device side, the useful angle is whether a technical change actually alters feel, lifespan, or upgrade cost in real use. With devices, the real difference rarely lives on the spec sheet; it lives in whether daily use becomes better or more annoying. This is still a developing thread, so the useful part is knowing which source signals are hardening and which ones still need caution.

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