LG Chem to provide Apple's iPhone batteries next year: Korean Media reports
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Published: Jul 21, 2017, 02:40 IST | Updated: Jul 21, 2017, 02:40 IST
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LG Chem has invested hundreds of billions of won in a dedicated line for the purpose and will produce 'L-shaped' batteries for next year's iPhone
South Korea'sLGChem is slated to exclusively provide batteries for Apple's iPhone 9 which is likely to be launched next year, a Korean newspaper reported.
LGChem has invested hundreds of billions of won in a dedicated line for the purpose and will produce "L-shaped" batteries for next year's iPhone, the Korea Economic Daily reported citing an unnamed chemical industry source.
A spokesman forLGChem said it does not respond to inquiries about client companies. Apple could not be immediately reached for comment.