Core Insights - Intel is expected to start shipping the lowest-end M series processors for Apple as early as 2027 [1] Group 1: Partnership and Development - Apple has signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Intel and has successfully obtained the advanced process 18AP's PDK 0.9.1GA [3] - Progress on key simulation and research projects, such as PPA, is in line with expectations, with Intel anticipated to release PDK 1.0/1.1 in Q1 2026 [3] Group 2: Product and Market Impact - The lowest-end M chips are primarily used in MacBook Air and iPad Pro, with a projected combined shipment of approximately 20 million units in 2025 [3] - The shipment of the lowest-end M processors is expected to be between 15 million to 20 million units in 2026 and 2027, influenced by the introduction of a new low-end MacBook equipped with iPhone processors [3]