Apple & Qualcomm squabble, lay out early arguments in San Diego court hearing

Lawyers squared off in a San Diego federal court last Friday in an initial hearing of Apple's lawsuit against Qualcomm, with the latter standing accused of antitrust violations and breach of contract.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 4

Apple holds commanding lead over Qualcomm in 3D sensing tech development by nearly two years

A new analyst report claims that Apple holds up to a two year lead on rival Qualcomm, when it comes to software and hardware development of accurate 3D sensing systems — and no Android product developer seems that willing to host the technology in the foreseeable future.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 44

US International Trade Commission to investigate Qualcomm patent charges against Apple

The U.S. International Trade Commission on Tuesday agreed to look into Qualcomm allegations that the iPhone 7 — and other Apple devices — violate its patents, a small part of a wider legal battle between the two companies.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Intel opens fire in solo ITC filing in support of Apple and calls Qualcomm 'abusive,' anti-competitive

Supplementing Intel's presence in a trade group in a previous filing, the company has filed its own declaration with the U.S. International Trade Commission in support of Apple in its fight against Qualcomm's wireless technology licensing practices for the iPhone 7, and future devices.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 23

Tech group backs Apple in Qualcomm's ITC complaint

A lobbying group representing big tech industry players like Google and Intel sided with Apple in a filing delivered to the U.S. International Trade Commission, saying Qualcomm's bid to ban iPhone imports would hurt consumers.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 12

Qualcomm sues Apple in Germany as quarterly profits suffer steep decline

Qualcomm on Wednesday escalated its patent infringement fight against Apple with the filing of two separate German cases in Mannheim and Munich, where it seeks to block the import and sale of all iPhones.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 18

Four Apple manufacturers launch antitrust complaint against Qualcomm, with Apple's backing

Four of Apple's manufacturing partners — Hon Hai/Foxconn, Compal, Wistron, and Pegatron — have filed counterclaims against Qualcomm, accusing the chipmaker of violating two sections of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 11

Qualcomm CEO says dispute with Apple about IP pricing, expects out of court settlement

Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf in an interview on Monday provided additional background on the company's ongoing legal battle with Apple, saying he believes intellectual property pricing and contract obligations are its core. He seemed optimistic, however, that the fight will end in an out of court settlement.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 33

Apple's bitter dispute with Qualcomm not expected to be resolved anytime soon

Stock analysts are starting to chime in on the Apple and Qualcomm fight, with the fight will take at least another year with little impact on Apple's bottom line.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 27

Qualcomm asks ITC to block import and sale of Apple iPhone, iPad

As its legal fight with Apple intensifies, Qualcomm on Thursday said it plans to file a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission seeking an import and sales ban on iPhone and iPad models that allegedly infringe on six patents.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 23

Qualcomm demos under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor destined for mobile in 2018

Qualcomm and smartphone vendor Oppo have demonstrated a prototype of a fingerprint sensor that works under common materials used for smartphones, like displays, glass, and aluminum that will see use in consumer devices in the summer of 2018.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 27

US Federal Trade Commission gets go-ahead for antitrust suit against Qualcomm

A U.S. Federal Trade Commission lawsuit leveled against Qualcomm before the start of a separate case by Apple can continue in spite of overtures for a dismissal from the chipmaker, a California court ruled this week.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 9

Apple claims recent Supreme Court ruling makes Qualcomm iPhone IP agreement invalid

Apple has escalated its legal attack on Qualcomm, declaring the iPhone broadband chip license agreement is invalid, and the manufacturer is illegally double-dipping in its demand for a royalty payment for chip technology in conjunction with charging for the chips.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 21

Apple won't have gigabit downloads on 'iPhone 8' because of Intel modems - report

Although Apple already has access to Qualcomm modems with gigabit download speeds, it won't enable that bandwidth in upcoming iPhones due to its use of Intel chips as well, according to a report.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 54

Apple escalating use of Intel modems for 'iPhone 8' - report

Faced with an ongoing legal battle with Qualcomm, Apple is reportedly ramping up its use of Intel baseband chips in iPhones — despite previously weak performance from Intel's parts.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 31

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