Apple has had problems with a very important supplier and Samsung will replace it in the iPhone supply chain.
Apple was in serious trouble due to the restrictions that the United States is applying to certain suppliers and has had to turn to Samsung to save the manufacture of the iPhone. Apple intended to use components made by Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), but will no longer be able to.
as reported DigitimesApple’s plan was to use YMTC’s 3D NAND memory in all iPhones sold in China, in order to they end up using these components in 40% of all iPhones. Problems that are added to those already known that are delaying the manufacture of the iPhone 14 Pro.
Samsung will replace one of Apple’s suppliers to continue manufacturing iPhone
Apple loses one of its most important suppliers for the future
Apple’s plans changed last month when YMTC and 30 other Chinese companies added to the list of “Unverified” companies that US officials have not been able to inspect. And everything seems to indicate that the provider will enter the blacklist at the beginning of December.
American companies have Sharing any design, technology, document, or specification with companies on the “Unverified” list is prohibited.. It appears that YMTC is under investigation by the US Department of Commerce for having sold chips to Huawei, a blacklisted company.
Therefore, Apple would not be able to do business with them and, in anticipation of this possible move, has had to resort to Samsung to acquire this key component. Starting in 2023, Apple will have Samsung Electronics as an alternative supplier.
Samsung makes many of the most important parts of the iPhone
Samsung, long the leading supplier of DRAM chips for iPhone, will start supplying NAND flash memory for iOS devices next year from its plant in China’s Xian Plant, which now provides 40% of total 3D NAND flash capacity. from the Korean supplier, ranging from 128 to 176 layers, the sources said.
Of course, Samsung has proven to be a trusted supplier to Apple for years.. As much as the two companies compete in the smartphone market, including all the Samsung ads that criticize Apple, the two companies have a good relationship when it comes to component orders.
Key iPhone elements like the screen or ram is made by samsung, which is undoubtedly one of Apple’s most important suppliers. Now they will also offer their NAND flash memories, although we will see if this affects the price of Apple devices.