$2$b$.$ Apple's primary reason to $...$

Apple's primary reason to acquire P$.$A$.$ Semi was to

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become more dependent on suppliers of core components.

increase revenues by becoming a manufacturer of microprocessors for all mobile devices.

develop an open$-$source chip.

add the talent of P$.$A$.$ Semi's engineers to Apple's workforce to help them build custom chips for Apple devices.

move ownership of activities closer to the end point of the value chain.