Apple could potentially be on the verge of bringing another important hardware component in-house as the Cupertino California company is reportedly working on a deal to acquire controlling interest in Renesas SP Drivers. For those of you who didn’t already know, Renesas SP Drivers is a Japanese firm that makes LCD chips for Apple’s iPhone. 

Apple has reportedly offered $479 million for Renesas’ 55% stake in Renesas SP Drivers according to Japanese business news agency Nikkei. Renesas SP Drivers is a joint venture between Japanese chipmaker Renesas, Sharp and Taiwanese manufacturer Powerchip.


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