A report from the Wall Street Journal suggests Apple is about to become Samsung's biggest customer in a deal estimated to be worth US$7.8 billion. As part of its purchase, Apple will be securing LCD displays, NAND flash memory and mobile chipsets from the Korean manufacturer. Each of these components will be used to build Apple's popular iPad and iPhone.
Samsung is not the only parts supplier to receive a big check from Apple. An earlier rumor from iSuppli suggests Apple has invested $3.9 billion in pre-payments to LG display, Sharp and Toshiba Mobile display for LCD technology related to its iOS devices. Instead of direct unit supplies, this latte
