Apple Anobit flash specialist deal final

Apple acquisition of flash memory specialist Anobit has apparently been finalized, reports from Israel suggest, with the NAND controller company tech used to boost capacity, performance and reliability of storage in future smartphones, tablets and notebooks. Initially rumored earlier this month, the Anobit buy has now gone through for roughly $400-500m Calcalist reports.

Although neither company has yet officially confirmed the deal, Israel Prime Minister seems to have decided it is all legitimate enough to comment. "Welcome to Israel, Apple Inc. on your 1st acquisition here" the official Twitter feed said earlier today, "I am certain that you will benefit from the fruit of the Israeli knowledge."