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tech crunch: Apple reportedly changes battery suppliers as Samsung walks

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Krzysztof Bryk

Apple has reportedly changed its battery suppliers for the iPad and MacBook lines to Amperex Technology Limited and Tianjin Lishen Battery, both Chinese firms, after Samsung SDI (Samsung’s battery-producing subsidiary) stopped supplying Apple, the China Business News reports. If accurate, this would be just the latest in a series of rifts between the two companies. [...]

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DigiTimes: Samsung reportedly delays new logic fab construction

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Krzysztof Bryk

Samsung Electronics is likely to put off the construction of a new logic fabrication facility dubbed Line-17, due to the possibility of losing a portion of orders for Apple’s next-generation application chips, according to industry sources. Samsung is looking to build its line-17 system semiconductor plant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, with total investment estimated at [...]

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Apple Insider: Samsung reportedly dropped as memory supplier for first batch of next-gen iPhones

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Krzysztof Bryk

Industry sources claim Apple has cut orders for Samsung memory modules to be used in its upcoming next-generation iPhone, saying the first batch of handsets widely expected to launch on Sept. 21 following Sept. 12 debut, will not carry chips made by the South Korean company. While Apple will continue to use Samsung-made DRAM and [...]

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GSM Arena: Samsung is reportedly working on a Galaxy S III-based 16MP point-and-shoot

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Krzysztof Bryk

A tipster just sent us some really interesting gossip – Samsung is working on a Galaxy S III-based point-and-shoot camera. The convergence device – called Samsung Galaxy S camera – features the trademark 4.8″ SuperAMOLED screen and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (no info on the chipset though). Yes, it does sound a bit too [...]

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Apple Insider: Google, HTC, Samsung reportedly joining Apple in effort to buy Kodak patents

Posted on August 18, 2012 by Krzysztof Bryk

Apple is seeking to buy up Kodak patents, reportedly as part of a consortium that includes Google and various Android licensees, all of whom would benefit from keeping the firm’s imaging rights out of the hands of patent trolls. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Kodak hoped to earn $2.2 to $2.6 [...]

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