Qualcomm

Apple Postpones In-House 5G Modem Launch, Extends Qualcomm Partnership to 2027

Apple has made a significant decision to extend its agreement with Qualcomm, ensuring the use of Qualcomm’s 5G modems in its iPhones until at least 2027. This extension, a year…

iPhone 16 Pro Models May Feature Exclusive Qualcomm X75 5G Modem

Technology analyst Jeff Pu, in a research note with Haitong International Securities, has indicated a potential shift in Apple’s strategy for its iPhone 16 series. According to Pu, while the…

Apple Rises to Seventh in 2023 US Patent Rankings

Apple, a leader in technology innovation, has secured the seventh spot in the 2023 Top 50 U.S. Patent Assignees rankings by IDI Claims. This achievement highlights Apple’s commitment to research…

Wi-Fi 7 Unveiled: Promising Faster, More Efficient Wireless Connections

After extensive development, the Wi-Fi Alliance has now finalized and introduced Wi-Fi 7. This breakthrough in wireless networking brings with it the promise of ultra-fast connections, capable of supporting a…

Cellular-Connected MacBooks: In-House Modems by 2028

Apple is moving towards integrating its own custom modem into future MacBook models, potentially launching in 2028. This development, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, is part of Apple’s broader…

FCC Approves 6GHz Spectrum Use for Low Power Devices: A Boost for Vision Pro & CarPlay

In a significant move, the United States Federal Communications Commission has opened the doors for AR/VR devices, including Apple’s Vision Pro headset, to operate on the 6GHz band. Although the…

iPhone 15 Boasts Enhanced 5G with Qualcomm’s X70 Modem

This upgrade is not exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro but extends to the standard iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus. Shahram Mokhtari from iFixit spotlighted this significant upgrade…

Apple’s In-House 5G Modem Spurs Suppliers’ Competition for Assembly Orders

The speculated development of Apple’s in-house 5G modem for iPhones has piqued the interest of multiple suppliers, eager to contribute to the final assembly of the cutting-edge chip. While it…

Apple and Qualcomm Reach Settlement, 5G Modems Coming in 2020 iPhones

Apple and Qualcomm have reached a settlement over unpaid royalty rebates. The two companies had only just begun a legal battle, but the case has now been cut short as…

ITC rules that Apple violated Qualcomm patent

The legal battle between Apple and Qualcomm continues to drag on. The latest news is a recommendation from the United States International Trade Commission that a trade judge find Apple…

Apple CEO Tim Cook will be deposed June 27

It’s true, Apple’s Tim Cook is to be deposed as part of the Qualcomm countersuit against the tech giant on June 27. Apple is being accused of lying in order to…

Qualcomm bites back with it’s own lawsuit against Apple

In response to Apple’s legal action against them a few months ago, Qualcomm announced on Monday that they were filing their own lawsuit. In January, Apple accused Qualcomm of abusing…

Apple Took Big Shares of Mobile Device Chip Markets in 2015

Apple’s continued in-house manufacture of processors for iPhones and iPads paid off handsomely in 2015, as it took second place in the smartphone chip market and premier position in the…

Qualcomm Said to Supply All Modem Chips for Next iPhones

Contrary to recent reports that Intel will be making a significant slice of the modem chips for the iPhones expected to launch next month, industry sources have claimed to DigiTimes…

Qualcomm Forced to Pay $975 in Antitrust Case

US chip manufacturer Qualcomm has been told to pay almost $1 billion to Chinese regulators as part of an anti-trust probe. The payment will end an anti-trust investigation into its…