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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PeterThePanda, 26 Jul 2018So, $900 for a phone with a slower modem and an already wea... moreHere we go!

    Kiyasuriin, 26 Jul 2018Because compared to Android iOS requires LESS resources com... moreWell, last time ANDROID smartphones are meant for those who are on a budget. Now? It seems like it is getting more competitive, on the ANDROID side of things

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      AnonD-754421, 26 Jul 2018Qualcomm doesn't need to cheat, some people like Notebookch... moreI would never waste my mobile data for a speed test.

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        • Anonymous
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        • 26 Jul 2018

        [deleted post]Obvious troll is obvious

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          xOdd, 26 Jul 2018I don't mind it actually, it's time to end Qualcomm's monoply.. Agreed. Won‘t be able to reach more than 450 MBit/s in the next 5 years with my contract anyway.

            nik.007, 26 Jul 2018I know over a dozen iPhone users (over half of them using 2... moreSo on the basis of those countable people you came to a conclusion right? In the whole world more than 80% people use android so can you tell me how many of them read/reviews tech ? Or else how many of them actually knows about the difference between android and iOS?
            At least iPhone users don’t keep bashing and fighting on tech articles to prove anything(most of them). You guys are sick and are there on every apple product related article.
            This shows how much insecure you guys are and that too for nothing. Grow up

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              • Lightning McQueen
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              • 26 Jul 2018

              Denis Thomas, 26 Jul 2018Money Isn't everything, prestige and company name are more ... moreNot really, but it's going to be. Despite the criticism of Apple haters saying that Apple is doomed or what's so ever, Apple is still the most trustable company and the largest player in the world after Microsoft.


              Iam not saying that Iam a Apple fan here or some sheep's that bleats. This is just my theory.

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                • 26 Jul 2018

                nik.007, 26 Jul 2018I know over a dozen iPhone users (over half of them using 2... moreFrom the above article there are two things to note
                First Qualcomm will be supplying 5G modems

                Second Apple provided Intel with essentially Qualcomm blueprint, if Apple can't rely on Intel as Qualcomm will have an easy job proving copyright infringement by Intel.

                Worse case scenario Apple tries to release a 5G iPhone on 2019 with Intel chips, Qualcomm sues Apple, these phones essentially can't be sold, and Apple is a defendant in a long legal battle.

                I wondered if this data breach by Apple was accidental. Qualcomm are confident that Apple will be a future customer as Apple has no other option for 5G

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                  • 26 Jul 2018

                  I don't mind it actually, it's time to end Qualcomm's monoply..

                    Kiyasuriin, 26 Jul 2018Because compared to Android iOS requires LESS resources com... moreI love when strong security from Apple merges down with Android's freedom. But freedom does not equals to security so...I choose the one that suits me in the meantime. Last four years was security for me. And now? It's freedom.

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                      • AnonD-731363
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                      • 26 Jul 2018

                      When comes to war apple really know how to start it.
                      But there will be the only one victor.
                      It will be android for sure.
                      We lost windows platform and windows in phones but nobody is mourning,
                      In next 2-3 years we will loose IOS and android fans will makes and huge party and the others will mourn.
                      This company were doomed since Steve died.
                      Now all that left are unskilled people with no debonair and passion for phone tech.
                      Rutheless warriors with no mercy. Which will battle a long time lost fight just to die with no honor and glory.

                        rizki1, 26 Jul 2018They always release phones above $ 900 with low spec when c... moreBecause compared to Android iOS requires LESS resources compared to Android. And I am a die-hard Android lover. Sure. 1 GB of RAM is definitely not enough. But min RAM on iOS is 2 now. We consider that in Android as "Laughable". But as my work taught me. Never compare Oranges with apples. And it's true on so many levels. And Apple is "Stuck" by android terms to "Only" Hexa core configuration. And you can't share via Bluetooth, or manage your files. Or add songs without ShItunes.
                        Some people love that stuff. And the majority loves freedom.

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                          Ash, 26 Jul 2018People are brainlessly bashing apple without knowing the en... moreThats a nice lie.
                          Only China and India have more than a 1/3 of Global population of people.
                          US are just a small fish.
                          One small country wont ruin Qualcomm.

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                            • Anonymous
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                            • 26 Jul 2018

                            iSh**ps will DEFINITELY buy these 2018 iPhones and blindly say: "Hey Galaxy S9/Note 9 users We have the fastest download and upload speeds in the entire world!" (sarcasm)

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                              Denis Thomas, 26 Jul 2018Money Isn't everything, prestige and company name are more ... moreAgree with you.
                              I harte apple for many certain reasons and now more and more people will hate apple and even hard bargain fans will turn back from Apple.

                                Ash, 26 Jul 2018People are brainlessly bashing apple without knowing the en... moreSame as Kirin and Mediatek.

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                                  vrvly, 26 Jul 2018...slower, weaker, but cheaper...Slower yes, weaker yes but cheaper thats not possible.
                                  Apple will sue more money on prices as a compensation for all the loss they had past year.

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                                    • AnonD-731363
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                                    • 26 Jul 2018

                                    Garts and ask even more money for their devices what a foolish company.
                                    Good job qualcom.
                                    It wasnt that hard to make this greedy apple angry.
                                    Other companies should follow the Qualcomm steps.

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                                      Anonymous, 26 Jul 2018Best thing to do is wait for the iPhone x price to drop.. s... moreamoled /oled + 1 year use = 100% screen burning

                                      led is the big fail made by samsung !!!

                                      IPS LCD is the best choice for smartphones !

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        PeterThePanda, 26 Jul 2018So, $900 for a phone with a slower modem and an already wea... moreBest thing to do is wait for the iPhone x price to drop.. samsung oled vs lg granted lg have had a lot of funding from Apple. I can't
                                        See them being on par with samsung just yet. And now the possible loss of signal ..