Skin marked with spots - this company make tablets (5)

I believe the answer is:

apple

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'company make tablets' is the definition.
'Apple' can be an answer for 'company' (Apple is a technology company). I am not sure about the 'make tablets' bit.

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for apple that I've seen before include "pie?" , "Fruit with pips" , "The - Cart (Shaw)" , "Eg, Bramley, Braeburn" , "Common fruit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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