Apple to Replace Broadcom Chips in Its Devices

Apple plans to replace Broadcom and Qualcomm chips with in-house designs by 2025, aiming to reduce dependency on external suppliers. This move follows Apple's history of designing its own chips, such as those for iPhones and Macs. The transition includes developing custom wireless chips and cellular modems. The market has reacted to this news, affecting Broadcom's shares.

What is Apple's main goal in replacing Broadcom chips with its own designs?

• To improve the design of its devices

• To become more independent from third-party chip makers

• To reduce costs significantly

• To increase its dependency on external suppliers

Which companies did Apple previously rely on for its main application processors?

• Broadcom and Qualcomm

• Intel and Qualcomm

• Samsung and Intel

• Samsung and Broadcom

What type of chips is Apple focusing on replacing with its own designs after 2020?

• Camera chips

• Display chips

• Battery chips

• Wireless chips

What is the expected timeline for Apple to replace Qualcomm's cellular modem?

• By the end of 2022

• By the end of 2024 or 2025

• By the end of 2023

• By the end of 2026

How did the market react to Apple's announcement of replacing Broadcom chips?

• Broadcom's shares initially rose by 3% but then fell by 1%

• Apple's shares remained unchanged

• Apple's shares decreased by 2%

• Broadcom's shares increased by 5%