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Apple RAM supplier makes $38B bet on AI boom lasting until 2029

AppleInsider • Fri, 07 Aug 2026

One of Apple's memory suppliers is making a massive investment to expand chip production amid global shortages, but it won't make your next iPhone any cheaper. Apple supplier SK hynix invests $38B in AI memory — Image credit: SK Hynix On Friday, SK hynix announced that it has approved a 54 trillion won ($38.3 billion) investment to build two new semiconductor fabrication plants in South Korea. The investment includes 35.2 trillion won ($24 billion) towards the Yongin Y2 facility, which will produce high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and next-generation DRAM products. Construction will begin in 2027 and wrap up by 2029. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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One of Apple's memory suppliers is making a massive investment to expand chip production amid global shortages, but it won't make your next iPhone any cheaper.

Apple supplier SK hynix invests $38B in AI memory — Image credit: SK Hynix On Friday, SK hynix announced that it has approved a 54 trillion won ($38.3 billion) investment to build two new semiconductor fabrication plants in South Korea.

The investment includes 35.2 trillion won ($24 billion) towards the Yongin Y2 facility, which will produce high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and next-generation DRAM products.

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