Apple is testing memory chips made by the Chinese company CXMT for use in several product lines, including iPhones and MacBooks, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing people familiar with the matter. The company is seeking ways to cope with the global shortage driven by the artificial intelligence boom.
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According to the report, the tech giant has held preliminary talks with CXMT regarding a potential supplier partnership, considering the use of the chips in devices destined for the Chinese market. Apple is seeking White House approval before finalizing any deal with the Chinese company.
These moves come as Apple raises product prices globally—a step the company attributes to the sharp rise in memory chip costs caused by high demand from AI companies. Establishing a supply chain with the Chinese manufacturer could give Apple additional leverage to alleviate this pricing pressure.
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