https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-flash-storage-suppliers-are-finally-getting-their-revengeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-flash-storage-suppliers-are-finally-getting-their-revengehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-s-flash-storage-suppliers-are-finally-getting-their-revenge#u181490Fri, 06 Nov 2026 14:15:09 +0000Surging demand for artificial intelligence data centers has driven flash memory prices up fivefold over the past year, stripping Apple of its long-standing dominance over component suppliers. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal cited by multiple outlets, a severe memory chip shortage is giving manufacturers greater leverage in price negotiations. Apple historically used its immense market power as a massive flash storage buyer to force steep discounts and squeeze suppliers. That dynamic has now inverted, putting pressure on profit margins and contributing to higher prices across