Apple tested Chinese memory chips for the Mac, rivals shipping
A new report reveals the rather obvious fact that Apple has been testing CXMT memory in more than the iPhone , but also says that competitors are shipping hardware overseas with the controversial RAM already. CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMT The global chip shortage has seen Apple looking to use memory made by China's CXMT, even though the firm is blacklisted by the US. It's not a solution , and it isn't the lower-cost answer Apple hoped for, but reportedly the company is continuing to test the chips. According to the Wall Street Journal , though, that testing is for the Mac as well as the previously reported iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A new report reveals the rather obvious fact that Apple has been testing CXMT memory in more than the iPhone , but also says that competitors are shipping hardware overseas with the controversial RAM already. CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMT The global chip shortage has seen Apple looking to use memory made by China's CXMT, even though the firm is blacklisted by the US. It's not a solution , and it isn't the lower-cost answer Apple hoped for, but reportedly the company is continuing to test the chips. According to the Wall Street Journal , though, that testing is for the Mac as well as the previously reported iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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A new report reveals the rather obvious fact that Apple has been testing CXMT memory in more than the iPhone , but also says that competitors are shipping hardware overseas with the controversial RAM already.
CMXT is rapidly becoming a major player in memory - image credit: CXMT The global chip shortage has seen Apple looking to use memory made by China's CXMT, even though the firm is blacklisted by the US.
It's not a solution , and it isn't the lower-cost answer Apple hoped for, but reportedly the company is continuing to test the chips.
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