Ever since Apple has accused Samsung of copying the look and
user interface elements iPhone and iPad in smartphones and tablet Galaxy line, the
relationship between the two companies intensified. According to The Korea
Times, citing unnamed sources, the South Korean company stops supply of
displays for the California manufacturer.
The newspaper said the company did not agree on the price:
Apple requires Samsung to ship the screens at a substantial discount. The Korea
Times points out that the latter had already reduced shipment of LCD panels for
Cupertino and completely stop shipments next year. Representative Korean Corporation
to be named said that Apple is no longer determined by the customer for
Samsung.
However, in the near future is unlikely it could be a
complete cessation of cooperation between the two electronic giants. In
addition to the display technology, Samsung also supplies Apple processors,
flash memory and other components.
Samsung intends to recoup losses by increasing supplies to
Amazon and within their own company, said a source. The company already does
not appear among the suppliers of displays for the iPad mini, which is expected
to debut on 23 October.