Apple is trying to diversify its processor suppliers beyond Samsung

In the wake of thedecision to
justice this weekend concerning the trial between Apple and Samsung, We
had mentionedin this article
how closely the two companies were relatedin terms of customer relations
supplier around iPhone and iPad components.

We have since learned that Apple had sought to secure the supply of
processor from Taiwanese TSMC, the world's leading producer of semi
drivers, by offering it the possibility of absorbing a large part of its
production to manufacture its processors (A5, A6 etc.)

The sums at stake then reached a billion dollars, knowing
that Apple was also facing a similar request from Qualcomm, other
consumer of semiconductors.

But the manufacturer declined both proposals, preferring to keep a
ability to ride the current demand for silicon chips while not
not marrying with technology that can quickly become obsolete, leaving
the manufacturer with a technological delay on the market. He should therefore
manufacture components for Apple, but not necessarily up to expectations
d’Apple.

Apple will therefore have to continue to work with Samsung for its
iPhone, iPad processors and other components.

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founder of the site. Computer engineer and Internet specialist where he has held various positions of responsibility, Laurent has been passionate about mobility since the arrival of "PDAs" in the 90s. Journalist for 4 years for the magazine Team Palmtops (Posse Presse) and author of several books on the iPad published by Pearson.