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Rumor: Apple reportedly looking to acquire key component of Intel’s modem business

Apple is rumored to be in talks to buy a key section of Intel’s modem business, a division that was effectively shut down after Apple and Qualcomm settled their worldwide legal dispute in April. Per sources close to the story, it’s been said that Apple is looking to procure Intel’s German operation, which serves as […]

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Intel on track to provide 4G modems to customers, expected to provide units for Apple’s 2019 iPhone models

It looks like Intel will continue providing 4G modems for Apple’s iPhones for the foreseeable future. Intel, which recently announced that it would be exiting the 5G modem chipset business, said that it still plans to supply 4G modems through this year – likely including the 2019 iPhones. During Intel’s Q1 2019 earnings call, CEO […]

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Intel exits 5G smartphone modem market as Apple, Qualcomm reach settlement on ongoing litigation

Intel this afternoon announced that the company would be exiting the 5G smartphone modem business, instead choosing to focus on opportunities for 4G and 5G modems in PCs, internet of things devices, and other data-centric devices.  The announcement arrived only hours after Apple and Qualcomm reached a settlement and agreed to drop all current litigation […]

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Qualcomm states Apple still “violating the injunctions” following iOS 12.1.2 update

In spite of Apple’s release of iOS 12.1.2 on Monday, which was speculated to resolve grievances between Apple and Qualcomm, Qualcomm continues to be dissatisfied with Apple, stating that the company “continues to flout the legal system” and ignore injunctions imposed on it in China. In the ongoing legal battle between Apple and Qualcomm, Qualcomm […]

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Apple releases iOS 12.1.2 update, hones in on eSIM fixes, potential Qualcomm patent issues

Almost in step with recent rumors as to Apple’s seeking to resolve patent issues with Qualcomm and to have its iPhones back in the Chinese marketplace, Apple has released iOS 12.1.2. The update, which weighs in as an approximately 80 megabyte download, offers the following fixes and changes: