Apple, Broadcom Expand Custom Chip Partnership | Bloomberg Tech 7/06/2026
THE SO WHAT
Extending Apple’s custom chip partnership with Broadcom through 2031 locks in a long-term, vertically tuned silicon pipeline. For anyone building on Apple hardware, assume tighter integration and more proprietary features at the chip level — and less room for interchangeable components.
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