Samsung and SK Hynix will no longer be able to upgrade their chip facilities in China. For reference, Samsung focuses on producing legacy chips while high-end chip production remains in South Korea and the US. However, Samsung and SK Hynix will be unable to replace or install new machinery should existing hardware fail. In doing so, the US is also reducing the country’s role in the global chip supply chain. This development adds another challenge for Samsung’s chip division and further complicates manufacturing operations for both South Korean companies. The much awaited Omnia i900 from Samsung (see specs here) was released in the Philippines yesterday. While everybody is getting frustrated with the supposed Globe iPhone 3G pricing, the Samsung Omnia will definitely be a formidable alternative to the former. The rumored new Samsung i8510 that tows in an 8-megapixel camera and a 16GB internal storage becomes official. Read more in our articles including "Samsung, SK Hynix face licensing issues in China amid US trade war" and "Samsung i900 Omnia Philippine Price".
Samsung and SK Hynix will no longer be able to upgrade their chip facilities in China. For reference, Samsung focuses on producing legacy chips while high-end chip production remains in South Korea and the US.
However, Samsung and SK Hynix will be unable to replace or install new machinery should existing hardware fail. In doing so, the US is also reducing the country’s role in the global chip supply chain. This development adds another challenge for Samsung’s chip division and further complicates manufacturing operations for both South Korean companies.
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