Apple is shaking up its supply chain, testing high-speed LPDDR5 memory chips from China’s CXMT. This strategic move aims to diversify DRAM sourcing for future iPhones and MacBooks.

Amidst intense US-China semiconductor friction, Apple must balance technical performance with geopolitical hurdles. If qualification succeeds, CXMT could join the elite tier of suppliers, fundamentally reshaping how Apple builds its next-generation hardware lineup.

Amidst intense US-China semiconductor friction, Apple must balance technical performance with geopolitical hurdles. If qualification succeeds, CXMT could join the elite tier of suppliers, fundamentally reshaping how Apple builds its next-generation hardware lineup.