Sketchy report claims Apple fell for Samsung negotiating ploy on memory

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By Ben LovejoyFeb 26, 2026, 7:39 am133 ptsTrending
Apple almost always gets the better part of any negotiation with its suppliers, but a sketchy report claims that this wasn’t the case when it came to buying RAM from Samsung. The report says Samsung had asked for a 100% increase in price, expecting to negotiate down to 60%, but Apple’s desperation was such…

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