Apple is refraining from buying flash memory due to high prices, industry leaks asserted this morning. The company is expected to start negotiating a new round of contracts in spring for the NAND memory it uses in iPads, iPhones and iPods, but DigiTimes has claimed the company is avoiding a commitment until it can get a better deal. Slow demand for flash drives and camera cards, as well as Samsung's emphasis on profit over market share, are understood to be factors.
