Apple Tests Chinese Memory Chips as Supply Squeeze Bites
Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT as a severe supply squeeze threatens upcoming iPhone and MacBook production.
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Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT as a severe supply squeeze threatens upcoming iPhone and MacBook production.
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