Apple Unsuccessfully Tried to Purchase Exclusive Access to TSMC Chip Production for iOS Devices

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By Eric SlivkaAug 28, 2012, 9:02 pm220 pts
Bloomberg reports that Apple and Qualcomm each put forth investment bids topping $1 billion in attempting to secure exclusive access to chip supplies from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), but the bids were declined as TSMC has sought to retain flexibility for its production. While Apple's…

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