Apple’s rumored chip switch understood to upset hotshots Nvidia and Qualcomm
Apple’s been distancing itself from Samsung for quite some time, by purchasing components elsewhere. The company recently added newdisplayandbatteryproviders to its supply chain. This summer, it startedincreasing spending on Elpida memory chipat Samsung’s expense. But as Apple increasingly sources major components from other suppliers, it has yet to make a switch to a non-Samsung silicon foundry. According to the latest chatter from Asia, Tim Cook and Co. remain adamant to take Apple’s chip making contract to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as early as possible....