Toshiba likely to reject $27B memory business bid by Apple manufacturer Foxconn

Toshiba may turn down a bid for its memory business by Apple manufacturer Hon Hai — better known as Foxconn — despite the latter being willing to outbid others by billions of dollars.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 9

Apple-connected bidders raise stakes in bids for Toshiba's memory business

Three Apple suppliers — Hon Hai/Foxconn, SK Hynix, and Broadcom — are reportedly dogged in their determination to bid for Toshiba's memory business, despite strong preferences by both Toshiba and the Japanese government for a domestic buyer.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Toshiba narrows bidders for memory business, may have dropped Apple

Toshiba has reportedly shrunk the group of bidders for its memory business from about 10 to a number that may no longer include Apple, though no binding offers have been made, and more bidders could potentially join.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 10

Japan's national security could block Apple suppliers Foxconn & TSMC from Toshiba memory stake

The Japanese government is preparing to vet the security of potential bidders for a majority stake in Toshiba's memory business — something that could give U.S. companies an edge, but stop Apple suppliers Foxconn and TSMC, a report said on Friday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Apple suppliers Foxconn & TSMC partnering on bid for Toshiba's memory business - report

Two of Apple's main supply chain partners — Foxconn and TSMC — are joining together to bid for a majority stake in Toshiba's memory business, a report said on Tuesday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Apple supplier Foxconn 'very serious' about bidding for Toshiba's memory business

The chairman of Apple supplier Foxconn declared Wednesday that he is "very serious" about bidding for Toshiba's memory chip business, which could potentially guarantee supplies for products like iPhones and consolidate Foxconn's position as a primary Apple manufacturer.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 4

Apple, Foxconn & TSMC consider swooping in on Toshiba's flash memory business

Apple, Foxconn, and TSMC are among a group of over 10 companies hoping to win a majority stake in Toshiba's flash memory business, reports say.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 16

Lower MacBook sales push Apple down to sixth place in laptop marketshare

A drop in MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air shipments year-over-year likewise resulted in Apple losing share in the world's declining laptop market, according to March-quarter research data.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 50

Apple camera supplier Sony picks up Toshiba's image sensor business for $155M

Sony on Friday confirmed the takeover of Toshiba's image sensor business, in a deal that could potentially reinforce its position as a supplier for cameras in Apple devices.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 3

Intel & Micron's new 3D flash memory could mean cheaper, larger storage for Apple's Macs, iOS devices

Intel and Micron have announced the launch of a new 3D NAND flash technology, one which could substantially improve the amount of data storage possible in Macs, iPhones, iPads, and numerous other devices.

Roger Fingas 11 years ago 41

Like a glove: April Fools efforts from Samsung, HTC & Toshiba all share the same punchline

With accusations of copying and commoditization already rife within the smartphone and tablet industries, three of the market's biggest names — Samsung, HTC and Toshiba — all showcased similar glove-themed prank products on Tuesday for April Fools' Day. Hilarity ensued.

Neil Hughes 12 years ago 33

First look: Toshiba's FlashAir II Wi-Fi SD card and Canvio portable storage

Japanese computing giant Toshiba brought a few interesting products to the show floor this year with its updated FlashAir II Wi-Fi-enabled SD card, Canvio Connect portable wireless HDD and Canvio Slim.

Victor Marks 12 years ago 15

Apple PC shipments reach new high of 13.6% despite contracting global market

Estimates released Wednesday from market research firms show overall U.S. PC shipments fell nearly 14 percent year-to-year in the third quarter of 2012, while Apple's share shrunk 6.1 percent over the same period.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 44

Apple LCD suppliers to pay $1.12B in price fixing settlements

The biggest names in the LCD manufacturing business, including key Apple suppliers LG and Samsung, will pay out over a billion dollars to settle a price fixing class-action lawsuit.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 37

US PC shipments drop 6% as Apple posts 4% gain

Estimated quarterly PC shipments show the overall U.S. market declined 5.7 percent year over year in the second quarter of 2012 while Apple grew 4.3 percent.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 62

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