Investor's Business Daily - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing has started making a trial run of chips for new Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL - News) mobile devices, a source told Reuters, signaling reduced dependence on longtime supplier and emerging rival Samsung, which is taking on the iPhone and iPad with its own products. Apple and Samsung are also locked in a patent dispute. Apple hasn't placed a formal order with the Taiwanese company, but the contract chipmaker is seen ready to accept one. Apple rose 2% to 364.92.
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