Aug 6 (Reuters) - Apple ( AAPL ) said on Wednesday it is

working with Samsung Electronics ( SSNLF ) at the latter's

chip production plant in Texas to "to launch an innovative new

technology for making chips."

Apple ( AAPL ) said the technology "has never been used before

anywhere in the world," and Samsung's Texas chip plant "will

supply chips that optimize power and performance of Apple ( AAPL )

products, including iPhone devices," without elaborating

further.

A Samsung spokesperson declined comment.

The statement was made as part of Apple's ( AAPL ) announcement it

would spend an additional $100 billion in U.S. investments,

bringing its total investment commitment to the country to $600

billion over the next four years.