Samsung extends cross license with Qualcomm
Enemy of my enemy
Samsung is about to launch the Galaxy S9 and the US and Chinese version will use the Snapdragon 845. Samsung has been fighting Qualcomm with its own Exynos but the global patent cross-license agreement as well as a multi-year strategic relationship agreement sends a strong no-buy message to Broadcom.
Qualcomm snaps China big six in 5G NR
Lenovo, Oppo, vivo, Xiaomi, ZTE and Wingtech devices in 2019
Qualcomm just announced in Beijing that together with Lenovo, OPPO, vivo, Xiaomi, ZTE and Wingtech, commercial availability of standard-compliant 5G New Radio (NR) devices is to be expected in 2019.
Qualcomm QCC5100 to revolutionize ear buds
Noise canceling, biometrics, HQ and no wires
The Qualcomm acquisition of CSR is definitely paying off, it all leads to a cut the cord strategy that includes audio.
Qualcomm to appeal $1.23 billion fine
Anti-trust
The European Commission announced that it would be fining Qualcomm $1.23 billion, for abusing its market position between 2011 and 2016, related to its relationship with Apple.
Qualcomm's NXP Semiconductors takeover moves on
EU and Korean watchdogs agree
Qualcomm has announced that the European Commission and the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) have authorised its NXP Semiconductors acquisition.
Broadcom faces antitrust investigation
Qualcomm takeover just became more complicated
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating whether chipmaker Broadcom engaged in anticompetitive tactics in negotiations with customers, in an antitrust investigation which could make any merger with Qualcomm a little more difficult.
Qualcomm forecasts bright future
Updated: Fending off Broadcom
The financial future for Qualcomm in FY2019 is bright, according to a statement the company released today.
Spectre and Meltdown patch freezes AMD machines
Another Spectre victory
Microsoft has stalled issuing Spectre and Meltdown patches to the owners of some AMD machines following the news that some systems were freezing and refusing to boot.
Qualcomm announces new QCC5100 low-power Bluetooth SoC
More features and longer battery life for wireless earbuds
Qualcomms said it will make QCC5100 Bluetooth SoC, and likely will provide more processing power as well as lower power consumption for wireless headphones and "hearables".
Qualcomm releases two home hub products
SDA624 and SDA212 system SoCs support Android Things
Qualcomm has announced two Home Hub platforms supporting Google’s Android Things.