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Link: Sources: Samsung plans to make iPhone 18 image sensors in Austin, Texas; an expert says Apple picked Samsung as a supplier because Sony doesn't have US plants (Financial Times)

Samsung is set to produce image sensors for the iPhone 18 in Austin, Texas.

This move underscores the South Korean firm's strategic US investments.

Experts believe Apple chose Samsung over Sony, noting Sony lacks manufacturing facilities in the US.

The partnership highlights how Samsung is benefiting from its US presence.

This development is particularly significant as the US escalates its tariff policies under Trump.

The deal marks a notable success in Samsung's expansion in the US tech industry. #

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