United Kingdom, Aug. 9 -- Apple has confirmed it will partner with Samsung Electronics to produce digital image sensors for future iPhones at a Texas-based chip facility.

The move comes as Apple ramps up its domestic investments amid the threat of sweeping tariffs on imported semiconductor components.

Apple said in a statement: "By bringing this technology to the U.S. first, this facility will supply chips that optimise power and performance of Apple products, including iPhone devices shipped all over the world."

Although Apple and Samsung have not revealed full technical details, sources told the Financial Times that Samsung's Austin semiconductor facility will produce a new three-layer stacked image sensor for the iPhone 18, due in 2...