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From: Gottfried8/20/2010 9:51:11 PM
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Recession hits smart-phone makers in the chips
By PETER SVENSSON, AP Technology Writer – Fri Aug 20, 5:37 pm ET
NEW YORK – The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers simply can't build enough of the gadgets because chip-makers that rolled back production last year are now scrambling to play catch-up.
The chip shortage means Apple Inc.'s rivals are having trouble making enough phones to compete with the iPhone, a problem expected to persist through the holidays. It's also affecting wireless carriers, some of which are seeing delays in improving their networks, and it could even raise computer prices.[snip]

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