Qualcomm no more: Apple will exclusively use slower Intel modems in 2018 iPhones

25 July 2018
After lengthy legal disputes, Qualcomm will no longer provide Apple with modems for the upcoming iPhones.

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styloAV, 26 Jul 2018Sorry brother your facts are wrong. People who are tech sav... moreHum Tech Savvy persons know better than locked down iOS. You can't do what you want on iOS, except if Apple allowed it on the App Store. On Android you have the freedom to do what you want, and root your phone to get to the next level. And at least if you think your OEM is crap for updates you can get them yourself! You can go stock whenever you want.

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    Hah! Using low-end Exynos model (for E3475) and I get higher speeds than that! Take that Qualmonopoly

      nik.007, 26 Jul 2018I totally agree, I mean I am quite sure (ie, I am assuming,... moreSorry brother your facts are wrong. People who are tech savy and are concerned about their data and security won’t go for android. You are justifying things on the basis of youtube channels. Let me tell you, most of the tech youtubers wear Apple Watch and you must be aware that it only works with iPhones.
      Also what they say things doesn’t mean they follow that in their own personal life. In androids, if you are using either of Pixel series or Nokia phones then you are having best android experience but all others including Samsung are crap in terms of software.

        xXENDER FREAKXx, 26 Jul 2018Oops sorryHeh, don't be. ^^ it can happen even to the best people. //hugs

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          Luxor, 26 Jul 2018Well, they using cheaper tech now so I expect cheaper produ... moreYou shouldn't be buying, only cuz its using Intel model don't make it inferior especially when in real world you can't take full advantage of speeds qualcomm offer, and there other more important things Apple does great. Apple iPhone X was great phone, and I wish it was bigger, now we know that's coming there is 2 little to complaint about Apple.

            Kiyasuriin, 26 Jul 2018I didn't mention that Android is the budget optionOops sorry

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              nik.007, 26 Jul 2018I totally agree, I mean I am quite sure (ie, I am assuming,... moreHello, im Bachelor of information technology and im using iPhone 8 plus and im also former of Android user for 7+ years my last S7 and its shite android is so fragmented im so done. So your facts is a BS its all about preference. I dont need 2k disp if the phone itself cant deliver smooth experience!

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                inferiority of imOnkeyS devices is more and more obvious

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                  gringo, 26 Jul 2018amoled /oled + 1 year use = 100% screen burning led is t... moreLCD don't compare to OLED, OLED screen are more accurate and at the same time offer more vibrant colors. Burn in is minor and most of the time, unnoticable.

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                    Alien , 26 Jul 2018IPhone users don't migrate to Android because they feel tha... moreIf I had to decide between an iPhone 5s or a Galaxy S5 in 2013, I think iOS 12 is more advanced than Android marshmallow

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                      IPhone users don't migrate to Android because they feel that android is too advanced for them.

                        styloAV, 26 Jul 2018So on the basis of those countable people you came to a con... moreI totally agree, I mean I am quite sure (ie, I am assuming, and not pointing any fact) not more than 10-15% of smartphone buyers know a bit about tech. Now, even I am not a tech expert, but I still know what's new in the market and how's it performing, and otger stuff.
                        So I see it this way: Out of 100, if 10 people are those "tech-savvy", 9 would buy Android. Out of rest of the 90, maybe 30 will buy Apple. Point is, people who actually know about tech, would mostly buy Android.
                        iPhone IS a status symbol for the rich, and that I am saying as a fact.

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                          Ultra fast internet speed is of minor importance with current performance. Better reception, lower power consumption and lower price take priority imo

                            xXENDER FREAKXx, 26 Jul 2018Well, last time ANDROID smartphones are meant for those who... moreI didn't mention that Android is the budget option

                              Anonymous, 26 Jul 2018They don‘t do it because it’s cheaper, they do it because t... moreLG is also one of Apple's competitors, Samsung is just the primary one.

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                                Anonymous, 26 Jul 2018They don‘t do it because it’s cheaper, they do it because t... moreOh, so how exactly Intel their competitor? -_-

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                                  rizki1, 26 Jul 2018They always release phones above $ 900 with low spec when c... moreWell, they using cheaper tech now so I expect cheaper product. If it still price the same as the predecessor then we shouldnt be buying Apple.

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                                    I thought they gonna go MediaTek????? But still 4x the price....

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                                      Luxor, 26 Jul 2018Apple is on a budget now. Switching to LG OLED, now switchi... moreThey don‘t do it because it’s cheaper, they do it because they don‘t want to support their competitors, which is reasonable if you think about it.

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                                        Anonymous, 26 Jul 2018Based on the white knighting of the iphone cpu slowdowns fo... moreYou‘ve Been able to turn this off for months. And These unexpected shutdowns with a bad battery are normal with every phone, I had an Xperia Z1 Compact that faced this issue, so I swapped the battery and now it‘s fine. Apple thought it would be reasonable for your phone to slow down instead of not being usable at all