Apple Computer has been in talks that could lead to a decision soon to use Intel chips in its Macintosh line, according to a report published Monday.
The Wall Street Journal, citing two industry executives with knowledge of recent discussions between the companies, reported that Apple will agree to use Intel chips. Neither company would confirm the report, and an Apple representative told the Journal that the information should be characterized as "rumor and speculation."
It was unclear whether such a move would signal a large-scale shift away from chips made by IBM, Apple"s longtime supplier, the article said. Apple could choose to add some Intel-based models to its product line or make a complete shift to Intel"s chip technology in what would be seen as a serious blow to IBM"s chip business, the newspaper said