Apple is looking at a Chinese memory supplier for some of its biggest devices. CXMT has grown into a credible optionHigher component costs have already reached Apple customers, with Mac and iPad prices increasing in June. AdvertisementWhat APAC IT buyers should watchIf you manage Apple hardware across APAC, watch whether CXMT components remain limited to China-market devices. Moving some Apple demand to the Chinese manufacturer could leave more DRAM capacity at its existing vendors for other hardware makers. Also read: A DRAM shortage could become the bottleneck for the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone despite Apple already securing other key components.