Apple looking to increase Qualcomm modem orders
Intel missing Gigabit secret sauce in 2017
Our well-informed sources are whispering that Apple might order more Qualcomm 4G modems for the upcoming iPhone compared to the orders for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.
Qualcomm gets the Volkswagen automotive deal
Scores world’s biggest car manufacturer
One of the most surprising announcements at the CES 2017 show was the announcement from both Volkswagen and Qualcomm that these two companies will work together on the connectivity of VW cars as well as on the way to implement the Qualcomm self-driving Snapdragon 820A platform in future cars.
Chipworks reveals the iPhone 7 has Intel XMM7360
iPhone 7 Model A1778
Intel is officially part of the iPhone 7 Model A1778 as Chipworks cracked it open and found Intel’s Baseband Processor (Modem) PMB9943 chip also known as the Intel XMM 7360.
iFixit spots Qualcomm modem in iPhone 7 Plus
Snapdragon X12 LT in one
Someone has finally opened up the iPhone 7 Plus and found it uses a Snapdragon X12 LT from Qualcomm. This version of the phone was headed for the Japanese market.