Apple may choose Samsung to make memory chips NAND Flash For the iPhone, because the US has a policy to ban manufacturers from China.
Apple may choose Samsung to make NAND Flash chips for iPhones
Apple typically uses NAND Flash chips from Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) for iPhones sold in China, and this year it was reported that Apple may order 40 percent more for all iPhones this year.
However, last month, the United States blacklisted 30 Chinese manufacturers, including YMTC, which is expected to announce its exclusion in December this year and take effect in 2023.
*The US gives those Chinese companies 60 days to submit supporting documents with company information, designs, technology, etc. for certification. If not followed, they will be blacklisted by the United States.
DigiTimes therefore reports that Apple is looking for alternative manufacturers. Among them is Samsung Electronics, which will become an alternative NAND Flash chip maker in 2023.
According to DigiTimes, Samsung is already the main DRAM supplier for the iPhone and will add more NAND Flash from 2023, but will still use a factory in China.
Expect more Chinese companies and manufacturers to be affected by US policies as Biden seeks to prevent domestic leaks of information and technology. Part of which may come from doing business with manufacturers in China.
source : https://www.macrumors.com/2022/11/21/apple-use-samsung-memory-for-iphones-china/