Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for iPhones and MacBooks amid a global component shortage, with preliminary talks focused on devices sold in China.
Apple is testing CXMT memory chips from China's largest chipmaker for iPhones and MacBooks amid AI-driven shortages forcing supply diversification. The pivot shows how silicon scarcity and geopolitical dependencies are reshaping sourcing strategies for major tech firms.
CXMT is China's largest chipmaker by market value
Aug 09, 2026
06:09 pm
What's the storyApple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for its iPhones and MacBooks.
The move comes amid a global component shortage triggered by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
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