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Apple tests China's CXMT memory chips for iPhones and MacBooks, WSJ reports
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According to a Wall Street Journal report, Apple has been testing memory chips from China's CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies) for use in iPhones and MacBooks. Sources indicate Apple is holding early talks with the chipmaker as part of efforts to mitigate a component shortage driven by the artificial intelligence boom. The testing spans multiple product lines, signaling Apple's potential diversification of its memory chip supply chain away from traditional suppliers like Samsung and SK Hynix. This move comes amid ongoing US-China technology tensions and could have significant implications for the global semiconductor industry.
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It is holding early talks with the chipmaker, sources say
Published: Sun, Aug 9, 2026 · 08:41 PM
BEIJING — Apple has been testing memory chips from China's CXMT (ChangXin Memory Technologies) across product lines including iPhones and MacBooks, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
The tech giant is holding early-stage talks with the Chinese chipmaker as it seeks to mitigate a component shortage fueled by the artificial intelligence boom.
Key points:
- Apple is evaluating CXMT's memory chips for use in iPhones and MacBooks
- The company is in early discussions with the chipmaker
- The move is aimed at addressing component supply constraints driven by surging AI demand
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The Business TimesRegional
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