“Following yesterday’s report from Israeli publication CTech that Apple has decided not to use an Intel 5G modem called ‘Sunny Peak’ in future iPhones, Intel has denied part of the report — and the publication has updated its story to remove its central claim,” Jeremy Horwitz reports for VentureBeat. “”
“‘Intel’s 5G customer engagements and roadmap have not changed for 2018 through 2020,’ a spokesperson told VentureBeat. ‘We remain committed to our 5G plans and projects,'” Horwitz reports. “When asked whether this meant that Apple is a customer for an Intel 5G modem, the spokesperson said only that ‘the Intel 5G modem part of the story is inaccurate.'”
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“Intel will not provide Wi-Fi and Bluetooth components for Apple’s 2020 mobile devices, according to internal company communications reviewed by Calcalist, and people familiar with the matter,” Yoav Stoler reports for CTech. “Apple has notified Intel it would not use a mobile communication component developed by the chipmaker in its next-generation mobile device, Intel executives said. Further development of the component internally called ‘Sunny Peak’ has been halted and the Intel team that’s working on the product will be redirected to other efforts, the executives said. A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the Sunny Peak component also included 5G connectivity.”
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MacDailyNews Take: The initial report never made sense given Apple’s contentious relationship with Qualcomm.
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Intel starts making modem chips for upcoming iPhones; chipmaker aims to take the lead in 5G – June 14, 2018
Intel’s next-gen modem could push Apple’s ‘iPhone 8’ to 1Gbps – February 21, 2017
Apple may have paid Qualcomm $40 per iPhone; accounting for 1/3rd of Qualcomm’s revenue – February 10, 2017
Conservative groups ask President Trump to terminate FCC lawsuit over Qualcomm patent licensing – January 27, 2016
Qualcomm CEO fires back at Apple: Bring it on – January 26, 2017
Apple sues Qualcomm in China seeking 1 billion yuan – January 25, 2017
Qualcomm comments on Apple’s lawsuits in China – January 25, 2017
Apple’s rebellion against the ‘Qualcomm Tax’ – January 24, 2017
Despite lawsuit, Qualcomm wants to keep doing business – January 24, 2017
Why Apple, the FTC, and others are attacking Qualcomm’s royalty model – January 24, 2017
Here are the most damning parts of Apple’s blockbuster lawsuit against Qualcomm – January 23, 2017
Apple’s legal assault on Qualcomm part of iPhone margin grab – January 23, 2017
Qualcomm says Apple’s claims are ‘baseless’ in response to Cupertino’s $1 billion lawsuit – January 21, 2017
Apple sues Qualcomm for $1 billion over onerous licensing practices – January 20, 2017
Qualcomm exec says FTC ‘rushed’ antitrust lawsuit before President-elect Trump’s inauguration – January 19, 2017
FTC alleges Qualcomm forced Apple into iPhone LTE chip deals – January 18, 2017
FTC charges Qualcomm with monopolizing key smartphone chip; alleges extracted exclusivity from Apple in exchange for reduced patent royalties – January 17, 2017
After eating Intel’s mobile lunch, Apple could next devour Qualcomm’s Baseband Processor business – January 20, 2015
Analyst: Apple’s going to dump Intel modems if they keep lagging Qualcomm – December 5, 2016
Yes, Apple is throttling download speeds for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Verizon and Sprint versions – November 19, 2016
Apple’s modem choices may leave Verizon iPhone users feeling throttled – November 18, 2016
Tests show iPhone 7 Plus models with Qualcomm modem perform significantly better than those with Intel modem – October 20, 2016
All I know is Apple better get this 5G stuff right. The FIRST time.