Apple has been in serious trouble because of restrictions imposed by the United States on certain suppliers, and Had to turn to Samsung to recover iPhone production. Apple intended to use components manufactured by Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), but will no longer be able to.

As he reported digital timesApple’s plan was to use YMTC’s 3D NAND memory for use in all iPhones sold in China. 40% of all iPhones use these components. A new one has been added to the known problems that delay the production of the iPhone 14 Pro.

Samsung will change one of Apple’s suppliers to continue iPhone production

Apple loses one of its most important suppliers for its future

Apple’s plans changed last month YMTC and 30 other Chinese companies added to “Unverified” companies list that US officials could not control. And everything seems to indicate that the provider will be blacklisted in early December.

There are American companies Sharing any design, technology, document or specification with companies on the “Unverified” list is prohibited.. YMTC appears to be under investigation for selling chips to Huawei, a company blacklisted by the US Department of Commerce.

Therefore, Apple will not be able to do business with them, and in anticipation of this possible move, Had to contact Samsung to obtain this key component. From 2023, Apple will have Samsung Electronics as an alternative supplier.

Samsung makes many of the iPhone’s most important parts

Samsung, a long-time leading supplier of DRAM chips for iPhones, will begin supplying NAND flash memory for iOS devices from its facility in China’s Xian factory next year. Sources said it has between 128 and 176 layers.

Of course, Samsung has proven to be a reliable supplier to Apple for years. The two companies have a good relationship when it comes to parts orders, even though the two companies compete in the smartphone market, including all of Samsung’s ads criticizing Apple.

important iPhone items like screen or RAM is made by Samsung, is definitely one of Apple’s most important suppliers. Now they will also offer NAND flash memories, but we’ll see if that affects the price of Apple devices.