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Rumor: Apple to continue using Qualcomm’s 5G modem chipset for 2023 model iPhones

Two very large tech companies can sue each other for years, but still find it beneficial to cooperate when push comes to shove. Per Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, although Apple has been attempting to build its own 5G modems, it will apparently continue to rely on Qualcomm 5G chips for iPhones in 2023. . Sources have […]

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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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Apple currently hiring former Qualcomm engineers to work on wireless modem hardware, focusing on San Diego area

Per an article published on Thursday by Bloomberg, Apple has begun aggressively hiring engineers in San Diego, the headquarters of Qualcomm. The company is said to be looking for designers in San Diego who will help develop wireless components and processors for its iPhones, a move that would further weaken Qualcomm. Apple has posted 10 […]

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Rumor: Apple could look to MediaTek for iPhone modem components as legal dispute with Qualcomm drags on

Amidst the ongoing legal kerfuffle between Apple and Qualcomm, Apple may be eyeing a partnership with Taiwan’s MediaTek, which could supply baseband modem chipsets for iPhones beginning in 2018. The story was first broken by DigiTimes, which has a hit-or-miss track record on stories such as these, but has landed some good scoops where iPhone […]

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Rumor: Prince’s catalog may be en route to Apple Music and Spotify

Prince may be coming to both Apple Music and Spotify. The legendary musician, who spent a fair amount of his career fighting for artist rights and equal royalties, famously pulled his music from all streaming services but Tidal, the artist-owned, Jay Z-led app for audiophiles. But now it seems Prince’s hits are finally set to […]