{
  "id": 8017261,
  "title": "Some memory for Apple devices may be made in the US for the first time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/some-memory-for-apple-devices-may-be-made-in-the-us-for-the-first-time",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-17T11:37:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/09/17/some-memory-for-apple-devices-may-be-made-in-the-us-for-the-first-time/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Memory chips for Apple devices may soon be manufactured in the United States for the first time, according to a new report. The possibility hinges on discussions between Apple's memory supplier SK Hynix and Intel regarding the use of Intel's planned chipmaking facility in Ohio. SK Hynix, a Korean company that produces both RAM and flash memory chips for Apple products, is reportedly in talks with Intel about a deal that would mark the first time memory chips are manufactured on U.S. soil.\n\nThe potential deal could see SK Hynix leasing part of Intel's Ohio chipmaking plant, which has been under development for some time. While Apple already has processors for its devices made in the U.S., restrictions on foreign access to advanced manufacturing processes limit this to older devices. DRAM and NAND flash memory chips, which are used by Apple, are considered to be standard versions and would not face the same challenges as more advanced processes.\n\nHowever, the plans may encounter opposition from the South Korean government, as it shares Taiwan's concerns about the export of chipmaking technology, even for less advanced processes. SK Hynix has stated that the deal has not been finalized, and Intel has declined to comment on the report but confirmed that it remains committed to developing the Ohio site.",
  "summary": "Some memory chips for Apple devices could be made in the US for the first time, if plans involving one of the company’s suppliers come to fruition. A new report says that Apple memory supplier SK Hynix is in talks with Intel over potential use of the company’s planned Ohio chipmaking plant … more…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}