Apple's own 5G iPhone modem could arrive as soon as 2021
Apple is working to have an internally-designed 5G modem ready by 2021 — a year ahead of prior rumors, according to one report.
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Roger Fingas
How Apple's $1 billion Intel modem purchase happened
The swift change in fortunes for Intel's modem business in the months following Qualcomm's settlement with Apple may have taken some by surprise, but the processor producer has gone through quite the journey in the process. AppleInsider details how Intel's modem arm prospered then became an acquisition target.
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Apple buys Intel modem business in $1B deal
Apple has signed a deal to acquire the majority of Intel's cellular modem patents, intellectual property and key personnel in a deal valued at $1 billion, furthering the tech giant's plans to take ownership of iPhone's communications stack.
Mike Wuerthele
Apple, other tech firms petition FCC for short-range 6GHz Wi-Fi tethering
Apple is among several major U.S. tech firms petitioning the Federal Communications Commission to approve a limited form of 6-gigahertz Wi-Fi, spectrum also in demand with the cellular and utility industries.
Apple in 'advanced talks' to buy Intel's mobile modem business
Apple is allegedly in "advanced talks" to pick up Intel's smartphone modem business, ready to pay $1 billion or more for associated patents and workers.
Apple iPhone chip maker TSMC predicting strong demand for rest of 2019
Apple A-series chip partner TSMC anticipates a strong second half of 2019 for its finances based on strong demand for its chips, even after the manufacturer beat both its own revenue forecasts and those of analysts for the most recent quarter.
DOJ asks appeals court to pause enforcement of Qualcomm antitrust ruling
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to temporarily halt enforcement of an antitrust ruling against Qualcomm, citing the necessity of the company in 5G networking, and support from both the Energy Department and Defense Department.
New House bill aims to make US more prominent in 5G space, combat China
A new House bill proposed by Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul seeks to make the U.S. more prominent in 5G networking — and specifically to deflect Chinese influence.
Intel takes wireless patents off sale, enters exclusive talks with potential buyer
Having only put them on sale in June, Intel has allegedly withdrawn 8,500 wireless patents from offer while it enters exclusive talks with a possible buyer.
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