TechnologySamsung Electronics considers skipping Galaxy Note this year
South Korean tech giant also says chip shortage affecting smartphone production
Samsung Electronics said it may skip upgrading its Galaxy Note handset line this year and acknowledged serious chip supply issues affecting its smartphone production. © Reuters
KIM JAEWON, Nikkei staff writer
SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics said Wednesday it may forgo upgrading its Galaxy Note handset line in 2021 and acknowledged serious chip supply issues as a worsening shortage of the critical components plays havoc with global supply chains for products from smartphones to vehicles.