Qualcomm CEO discusses the company’s post-Apple future

Qualcomm CEO downplays Apple relationship after C1 modem

Qualcomm's CEO doesn't seem to be worried about losing one of its biggest customers as Apple shifts to in-house modems like the C1 for iPhone.

Qualcomm CEO discusses the company’s post-Apple future

As Apple continues its years-long breakup with Qualcomm, the chipmaker’s CEO says he is already looking beyond the iPhone, as he tries to reassure investors that the company’s long-term plans don’t depend on Cupertino’s roadmap. more…

Qualcomm wraps up deal to buy Autotalks

Qualcomm completed a deal to buy Israeli chip company Autotalks after abandoning a previous effort more than a year ago due to regulatory difficulties. Isreal-based Globes reported Qualcomm paid in the range of $80 million to $90 million for Autotalks, well below the alleged $350 million price tag touted in the original deal two years ago. The first agreement faced regulatory hurdles shortly after being announced as 15 European Union member stat…

Time is a healer for Qualcomm's acquisition of Autotalks

In a surprise move, Qualcomm has finalised its acquisition of Israeli chip designer Autotalks. The deal was thought to be dead after international regulators cast doubt on the consolidation of expertise in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies in 2023. The intense regulatory scrutiny reignited a contentious debate: does this consolidation accelerate vital automotive safety technology, or does […] The post Time is a healer for Qualcomm’s acqui…

Apple’s Custom Modem Ambitions Threaten Qualcomm’s Multi-Billion Dollar Revenue, But The Chipmaker Focuses On Expanding Into Automotive, IoT, And Other Emerging Markets

Apple has already planned its breakup with Qualcomm over its custom modems, as the contract between the two companies is expected to expire in March 2027. Even though Apple’s C1 chip received positive reviews and beat Qualcomm-based modems in real-world tests, the latter has already started planning its business route. In a new interview, Qualcomm's CEO downplays the importance of Apple after it debuted its custom C-series modem. Qualcomm CEO do…

Qualcomm buys Israel's Autotalks for under $100m

A previous deal between the two companies, at a much higher price, ran into regulatory difficulties in the US.