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Apple Renews Contract With Samsung Over A-Series Processors

Posted by samzenpus on from the still-partners dept.

tlhIngan writes "In an interesting move since Apple decided to partner with TSMC a few weeks ago, the Korea Economic Daily is reporting that Apple has re-signed a contract with Samsung to produce the A-series chips Apple uses to power its iPads, iPhones and iPods. TSMC is still to produce chips for Apple, though Samsung is poised to take over from 2015."

2 of 101 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Samsung by ObiWanKenblowme · · Score: 5, Funny

    Then where would Samsung turn to for their product designs?

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    Obvious exits are NORTH, SOUTH, and DENNIS.
  2. Re:Simple business decision by ShanghaiBill · · Score: 5, Informative

    Seems like Apple in US...

    Not even close. Samsung accounts for nearly 20% of the Korean economy. Much of the rest of the economy is controlled by one of the other four big chaebol (conglomerates). Samsung has their tentacles into every part of the economy and government. Many politicians have close links to company, and many are open about being in their pocket because "what's good for Samsung is good for Korea!" In the past, whenever Samsung wanted to enter a new line of business, the government would inform their incumbent competitors to either sell out, shut down, or face the consequences (audits, arson, arrest, etc.). Today it is just a bit more subtle.