Judge dismisses motion to halt Qualcomm's potential iPhone import ban

Plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against Qualcomm had sought to stop the chipmaker from getting a theoretical import ban on Intel-equipped iPhones, but perennial Apple judge Lucy Koh has denied the motion.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 9

A 5G iPhone will cost Apple about $21 in licensing fees to Nokia, Qualcomm, and others

Apple could theoretically end up paying $21 or more per phone to cover licensing fees from 5G-related patents for future iPhones, in large part because of Qualcomm.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 31

Qualcomm, Taiwan reach settlement on $773M antitrust fine

The chipmaker is facing one less lawsuit now that it has agreed to invest in Taiwan in exchange for the dismissal of a large fine.

Stephen Silver 7 years ago 17

Qualcomm exec says Apple's next iPhones will stick to Intel modems

Intel will be Apple's exclusive cellular modem supplier for next-generation iPhones, the CFO of Qualcomm indicated on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 25

Qualcomm's compact 5G antennas claimed to solve mmWave connectivity challenges

Qualcomm has revealed a new family of antenna modules designed to help mobile devices connect to 5G mobile networks, solving potential range and interference issues that may cause problems for the upcoming cellular technology.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 5

Qualcomm's bid to block iPhone imports 'magnifies' antitrust practices, consumers contend

A group of consumers suing Qualcomm over alleged antitrust practices on Thursday filed a motion to prevent the chipmaker from obtaining a U.S. International Trade Commission exclusion order targeting iPhones with Intel modems, saying an import ban would simply amplify anticompetitive behavior.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 7

Apple, other tech behemoths to meet on Wednesday to talk privacy crisis

Representatives from a number of major tech firms will gather in San Francisco on Wednesday to address growing concerns over consumer privacy, driven to the forefront by new European regulations and public uproar over scandals like Cambridge Analytica.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 4

Apple seeks to invalidate Qualcomm patents amid global legal battle

Apple waded into familiar ground as its legal struggle with Qualcomm advances, and on Thursday filed petitions with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to cancel four patents owned by the iPhone modem supplier.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 6

US iPhone imports imperiled as ITC hears Qualcomm complaint

The first of more than a dozen legal actions between Apple and Qualcomm went to trial in Washington, D.C., on Friday, where U.S. International Trade Commission staff issued a recommendation that the presiding trade judge find the iPhone maker in infringement of Qualcomm IP.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 16

Intel's next iPhone cellular modem could completely replace Qualcomm chips

Intel has commenced manufacturing of modems that will reportedly be used in the 2018 iPhone refresh this fall, one that could be used across a wide variety of cellular communications technologies, and could eliminate the need for Apple to produce iPhone variants using Qualcomm modem chips.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 25

What you need to know about Apple's and Qualcomm legal fight over cell phone modems

The legal battle between Apple and one of its cellular modem suppliers, Qualcomm, is set to really get going soon by way of three critical hearings in the U.S., Germany, and China. Here's what you need to know about the case, and how it could potentially impact Apple — and you.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 18

Apple's Eddy Cue to be deposed in Qualcomm case

Eddy Cue, Apple's senior VP of internet software and services, will be deposed as a part of the company's ongoing legal battle with Qualcomm, a U.S. federal judge ruled on Friday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 6

Qualcomm adopts cheaper licensing for 5G tech, hoping to appeal to Apple & others

Seeking to appease customers like Apple and Huawei — and government regulators as well — chipmaker Qualcomm has switched to a more affordable patent licensing model, particularly for makers of high-end and/or 5G-capable phones.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 25

Qualcomm proposes new licensing terms to lure in customers

Qualcomm in an earnings conference call on Wednesday showed rare willingness to modify its patent licensing policies, a core segment of its business that sparked a court battle with Apple and government investigations into potentially anticompetitive practices.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 12

Qualcomm to remain iPhone modem supplier in 2018, but will see orders reduced to 30%

Recent rumors suggest Apple is planning to remove longtime partner Qualcomm from its iPhone supply chain in favor of industry rival Intel, but according to a new report the switch will not be completed in full this year.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 10

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