Intel denies reports of its delay in 5G modem production for next-gen Apple iPhones
5 years, 11 months ago

Intel denies reports of its delay in 5G modem production for next-gen Apple iPhones

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Apple will be housing Intel’s 5G modems for its iPhones which are expected to be released next year The 5G revolution is almost upon us, and a lot of smartphone makers have already promised 5G-ready smartphones for 2019. Apple will be housing Intel’s 5G modems for its iPhones which are expected to be released next year. A report on 4 April claimed that Intel was missing its deadlines on the 5G modem production front which would delay Apple’s 5G iPhone launch. Speaking to Venture Beat, Intel said, “As we said in November 2018, Intel plans to support customer device launches in 2020 with its XMM 8160 5G multimode modem.” This chip is expected to be rolled out in the second half of 2019 so that it is production ready by the first half of 2020.

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Apple will reportedly use Qualcomm's 5G modem chips on its next iPhone range
5 years, 4 months ago

Apple will reportedly use Qualcomm's 5G modem chips on its next iPhone range

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Apple is said to be moving forward to launch the first lineup of 5G-enabled iPhones next year. Earlier this year, Apple acquired Intel’s 5G modem business indicating that it will be heading towards building its own homegrown modems for its iPhones. Nikkei’s claim of Apple using Qualcomm chips suggests that its own modems aren’t ready for deployment next year. The …

Apple's $1billion Intel splurge is about more than a 5G iPhone
5 years, 8 months ago

Apple's $1billion Intel splurge is about more than a 5G iPhone

Wired  

WIRED Apple has acquired the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business – the part that connects devices to Wi-Fi and cellular networks – for a hefty $1 billion. “There weren't that many obvious contenders to buy the group, and Apple has been known for a long while to be wanting to get more control over its own technology.” Apple has …

Intel's smartphone modem business acquired by Apple for $1bn
5 years, 8 months ago

Intel's smartphone modem business acquired by Apple for $1bn

India TV News  

Apple has announced the acquisition of chip-maker Intel's smartphone modem business for $1 billion. Also, read: Google ventures with its e-commerce shopping platform to take on Amazon Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along with intellectual property, equipment and leases, the Cupertino-based iPhone maker said in a statement late Thursday. "This agreement enables us to focus on developing technology …

Apple reportedly planning to buy Intel's 5G smartphone modem business for $1 billion
5 years, 8 months ago

Apple reportedly planning to buy Intel's 5G smartphone modem business for $1 billion

India Today  

Apple is in advanced talks with Intel to buy its 5G smartphone modem business, a move that will help the iPhone maker to take control of the critical component that would be powering its 5G iPhones in the near future. Intel back in April this year announced that it was leaving the 5G smartphone modem business after Apple in a …

Qualcomm and Apple settle their fight, Intel exits 5G modem business
5 years, 11 months ago

Qualcomm and Apple settle their fight, Intel exits 5G modem business

India Today  

Qualcomm and Apple on Tuesday decided to settle their lawsuits, putting an end to their ongoing legal battle around the world. Earlier reports suggested that the launch of a 5G iPhone by Apple might be inevitably delayed owing to a multitude of factors including Intel missing developmental deadlines for its 5G smartphone modem and lack of a suitable alternative to …

Apple's 5G iPhone could be delayed until 2021
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple's 5G iPhone could be delayed until 2021

India Today  

5G smartphones are hot right now. According to a report by Fast Company, Intel, which was supposed to be Apple's sole supplier for 5G modems is having troubles meeting the developmental deadlines for its XMM 8160 5G modem, due to which the Cupertino, California headquartered company has lost faith in the chipmaker to deliver the 5G chip in time. In …

Apple Claims Qualcomm Refused to Sell Chipsets for iPhones
6 years, 2 months ago

Apple Claims Qualcomm Refused to Sell Chipsets for iPhones

The Quint  

Apple reportedly dialed Intel's CEO at the time, Brian Krzanich, to ask the company to supply all modems needed for the iPhone instead of only half the volume. We were working toward doing that with Qualcomm, but in the end they would not support us or sell us chips," the report quoted William as saying. Mollenkopf on Friday had said …

Apple spoke to Samsung and MediaTek to supply 5G modems for its 2019 iPhones
6 years, 2 months ago

Apple spoke to Samsung and MediaTek to supply 5G modems for its 2019 iPhones

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Apple existing vendor is Intel, which is the sole supplier of chips its 2018 iPhones. Apple held talks with Samsung and MediaTek along with existing vendor Intel to supply 5G modem chips for 2019 iPhones, according to an Apple executive’s testimony at a trial between Qualcomm and the US Federal Trade Commission on 11 January. On the stand at a …

Apple will only use Intel modems for its 2018 iPhones: Qualcomm
6 years, 8 months ago

Apple will only use Intel modems for its 2018 iPhones: Qualcomm

India Today  

Many reports have speculated in the past and Qualcomm has now confirmed it - Apple will not be using Qualcomm modems for its next generation iPhones and will instead go with Intel as its exclusive supplier. This comes just a couple of days after Ookla's Speedtest and Qualcomm claimed based on millions of test that Android phones with Qualcomm modems …

Apple drops Intel for 5G chips in 2020 iPhone models: Report
6 years, 8 months ago

Apple drops Intel for 5G chips in 2020 iPhone models: Report

The Quint  

San Francisco, July 6 Apple has reportedly conveyed a message to Intel, saying it will not be using the chip-maker's 5G modems for 2020 iPhone models, the media reported. As a result of the decision, Intel seems to have halted development on a modem internally known as "Sunny Peak", but the company is reportedly now focusing on improving its product …

Intel is partnering with Dell, HP and Lenovo to bring 5G tech to laptops and PCs in 2H 2019
7 years, 1 month ago

Intel is partnering with Dell, HP and Lenovo to bring 5G tech to laptops and PCs in 2H 2019

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To add more gravitas to this announcement, Intel will be showcasing a 5G-enabled 2-in-1 concept PC at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona at their booth. The 5G-enabled PCs are expected to be running on a platform which will bring together the Intel XMM 8060 5G modem along with Intel Core processors. Announced in November 2017, the Intel XMM 8060 …

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