Apple taps Samsung’s Texas plant for iPhone chips in $100 billion US investment push
Apple Inc. has announced a major expansion of its U.S. manufacturing footprint, revealing that Samsung Electronics will supply chips for future Apple products—including iPhones—from its semiconductor facility in Texas. The move is part of Apple’s newly unveiled $100 billion investment initiative aimed at bolstering American manufacturing and innovation.
As reported by Reuters, Apple said that the chips produced at Samsung’s Texas plant will “optimize power and performance” of its devices. While the company did not specify the exact chip models, analysts suggest the partnership could include advanced image sensor chips for the upcoming iPhone 18 lineup, expected in 2026.
