[orlp]

> a hostile takeover of ARM can cost $70b

Sure, but the question was "why would Apple want to own ARM", not "is it worth the cost?"

> it doesn't guarantee that ARM would fall on its face after the acquisition because it has long-term contracts

Having full control of the company would guarantee that as much as any other method could by a mirroring argument, as far as I can see.

[senttoschool]

Sure, what other imaginary ways for Apple to destroy the competition do you have? Maybe buy Samsung and destroy the Galaxy brand? Buy Google and destroy Android?

Let us know what other genius ways you can think of.