Group 1 - Intel (INTC.US) shares rose over 2% to $49.84 in pre-market trading [1] - Apple is exploring the possibility of outsourcing some of its low-end processors to manufacturers other than TSMC due to supply chain challenges [1] - Reports suggest that Intel may start supplying Apple with some low-end processors as early as 2027 or 2028 [1] Group 2 - Analyst Jeff Pu from Haitong International Securities previously indicated that Intel is expected to reach a chip supply agreement with Apple by 2028, covering certain non-Pro iPhone chips [1]