LG Group, which has just lately shut down its cellular enterprise, is eyeing to leverage its enterprise relationship with Apple, trade insiders stated on Tuesday, amid rumours that its electronics affiliate might promote the US tech titan`s merchandise at its retail retailers.
LG reportedly held a particular promotion for iPhones, iPads and different Apple merchandise on Lifecare, its on-line shopping center for group staff.
This was the primary time that the group supplied cellular gadgets from one other smartphone producer for its worker buy programme, studies Yonhap information company.
The transfer got here amid rising speculations that LG Electronics might promote Apple merchandise to native customers at its 400 stores nationwide following its departure from the cellular enterprise.
In April, LG Electronics introduced that it’s going to withdraw from the smartphone enterprise by July after years of losses.
Industry insiders stated LG Group is seeking to increase enterprise ties with Apple for its future progress. The group already has been offering electronics elements, together with shows and digicam modules, to Apple.
Recently, its electrical car (EV) elements three way partnership with Magna International Inc., LG Magna e-Powertrain Co., has been linked with Apple`s potential self-driving automotive improvement.
LG Uplus, the group`s telecommunications unit, additionally began to develop an workplace working system suitable with Apple iOS for workers utilizing iPhones.
Following LG`s exit from the cellular enterprise, Apple has been attempting to develop its presence within the South Korean smartphone market that’s dominated by its archrival Samsung Electronics.
Apple just lately launched a trade-in programme in South Korea to woo customers with LG smartphones.
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