Apple's Bid to Use Chinese Chipmaker as Leverage Backfires

MacRumors
By Hartley CharltonAug 6, 2026, 7:53 am182 pts
Apple's attempt to use Chinese memory maker CXMT as leverage against Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix has backfired, with the two Korean chipmakers ending up with more pricing power rather than less, DigiTimes reports, citing South Korean and Chinese trade press. This year, Apple has explored CXMT and fellow…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on MacHash

Apple is finally bringing its own AI model to China — with Alibaba’s help 280

Apple takes down billboard after accusations of normalizing ‘electronic babysitting’ 272

Apple trains proprietary AI model for China alongside Alibaba 271

The Apple Watch is forever square 265

ChatGPT subscribers can now open and edit Google Drive files from inside the chat 253

My DIY iPhone camera mod looks absurd but is great to use 252

New Apple Watch models launch next month, here’s what’s coming 245

Apple One gets even better in iOS 27, here’s what’s new 241

About MacHash

MacHash is your real-time Apple news aggregator, delivering the latest headlines on Apple, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iOS from top sources across the web.

As a powerful content discovery platform, MacHash continuously curates breaking news, product announcements, software updates, reviews, and industry insights related to Apple Inc. and its ecosystem.

MacHash helps you stay informed on everything from macOS and iOS developments to Apple Watch, AirPods, and the latest in tech and app innovation.

Access MacHash from your desktop or mobile device to explore, follow, and share the most trusted Apple news all in one place.