KGI: Intel could be the exclusive LTE modem supplier for 2018 iPhones Comments
- Bewildered
- 39x
Galaxy Note 9, 05 Feb 2018Heard that due to law suit possibilities, Intel modems may be crippled as compared to Qualcomm... moreLook this may get worse for both Apple & Intel
This is the Gsmarena story that Apple disclosed Qualcomm chips source code to Intel. https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_claims_apple_shared_its_trade_secrets_with_intel_in_new_lawsuit-news-28066.php
If Intels chips uses this knowledge or incorporates it in the modem then there is patent violation against both.
Apple main come out the loser, as Qualcomm can sue
- okcnaline
- DH2
iTerror, 05 Feb 2018Nice cards you got there Apple. Now you can sell USD1500 iPhone with a much cheaper and lesser... moreWiFi performance will be great but not sure about the LTE modem.
- iTerror
- KZ8
Nice cards you got there Apple. Now you can sell USD1500 iPhone with a much cheaper and lesser performance device.
This could make up for a triple profits for Apple. Since isheep will buy anything that Apple will sell to them.
Do you enjoying your fingerprint sensor capable iPhone X? Oh I forgot, you didn't have one on board since you need to face your phone screen properly to wake it up.
- Galaxy Note 9
- R5f
Oathbreaker, 05 Feb 2018Qualcomm's is still superior. Nice way to cut corners, Apple. Then sell them like they're prec... moreIf people are ready to buy beta products for $1650 why not give them a crippled functionalities? You may even find buyers defending the lack of functionalities as special features! Only Apple could pull out this magic!
- Galaxy Note 9
- R5f
Heard that due to law suit possibilities, Intel modems may be crippled as compared to Qualcomm LTE modems! Many modem related issues reported in Intel modems.
- Oathbreaker
- Ibx
Qualcomm's is still superior. Nice way to cut corners, Apple. Then sell them like they're precious diamonds when people who work at McDonald's and Walmart carry iPhones.
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