Apple Rumored to Buy Intel: A Curious End to the Wintel Story

Apple is once again rumored to be considering buying Intel, a move that would bring an interesting end to the Wintel story. While this rumor has little backing and seems unlikely, there are solid reasons why Apple could potentially acquire the chipmaker. These include preventing rivals like Qualcomm from combining with Intel, having more capacity for producing processors, and benefiting from Intel's expertise. However, such a merger would likely face global scrutiny and potential regulatory issues.