Apple Opens Chip Lab to Press for First Time, Why Now?, Apple Announces Amkor Partnership in U.S.

Today's update will take us into Apple Silicon territory. Apple opened its chip lab to the press for the first time. We discuss why Apple decided now is the time for such exposure. We will then go over some Apple news on the U.S. manufacturing front with the company announcing an expanded partnership with Amkor.

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