9to5Mac Daily Apple’s chip exec considers leaving, iPhone rumors
Dec 8, 2025
A major Apple executive, Johny Srouji, is reportedly contemplating a move to another company amidst a wave of high-profile departures. Speculation is rife about Intel stepping in to manufacture Apple’s M-series chips and base-model iPhone chips as early as 2028. Excitingly, rumors suggest that the iPhone 18 might feature an under-display Face ID, which could alter the Dynamic Island. Discussions also touch on potential internal reorganizations and succession plans as Tim Cook's eventual departure looms.
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Apple Adding Intel To Chip Supply Chain
- Apple plans to diversify chip manufacturing by adding Intel alongside TSMC starting in 2027 for M-series chips.
- Intel may also build baseline iPhone chips for Apple beginning around 2028 while Apple keeps in-house chip design.
Under‑Display Face ID For iPhone 18
- Rumors say iPhone 18 will move Face ID sensors under the display using micro-transparent glass panels.
- That change would let Apple shrink the Dynamic Island so only the front camera remains visible.
Steps Toward A Full‑Screen iPhone
- Moving Face ID under the display increases usable screen area and reduces the Dynamic Island footprint.
- Apple still likely needs years to place the front camera fully under the display without tradeoffs.
