Apple reportedly wants to make its own wireless chips for the iPhone
It's no secret that Apple is looking to design its own wireless chips, ending its reliance on companies like Qualcomm, Broadcom, and Skyworks. Two years ago, Apple bought most of Intel's smartphone modem business to give it a jumpstart on IP, patents, and engineering talent.
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