TSMC is a major Apple partner, producing chips for its many hundreds of millions of new devices each year. But per the companys founder, there was once a time when Intel got a shot at iPhone chip production, and failed to impress.In a new interview on the Acquired podcast, TSMC founder Morris Chang discussesamong many other thingsthe history of the companys partnership with Apple.One of the most interesting exchanges has to do with a period in February 2011 when Apple reportedly considered giving Intel some of its iPhone chip production business.At the time, Intel still made chips for the Mac. But its iPhone trial phase reportedly left CEO Tim Cook unimpressed.Chang recalls speaking to Jeff Williams at the time, who told him, We need to pause our discussions for two months because the highest level of Intel has approached Tim Cook and has asked Tim Cook to consider Intel. Chang explains, Jeff Williams was talking about the iPhone. Then he goes on:So that was all he said, and I wasnt all that worried because in 2011, Intel was no longer a name that you would, when you hear it, you would stand up and bowI of course had to accept Jeff Williams request, but againI wasnt all that worried.Later, Cook reportedly had lunch with Chang at Apples campus where he told him, Theres nothing to worry about because Intel doesnt know how to be a foundry. Chang called this answer very short, but very satisfactory to me.Chang also shared that his understanding of Intels reputation with customers was not strong at the time:Before Apple became our customer, I knew a lot of Intels customers in Taiwanyou know, all the PC makers are Intels customers. None of them liked Intel. Intel always acted like they were the only guy.Later he said that out of the Intel customers he knew, they all wished there were another supplier.You can watch the full interview here.What do you make of Changs comments about Intel possibly making iPhone chips? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel