Qualcomm CEO Mollenkopf Sees Chance of Apple Settlement This Year

The transcript discusses Qualcomm's relationship with Apple, highlighting a current dispute over IP pricing. It explores the potential for a strategic partnership, emphasizing the alignment of Qualcomm's technology leadership with Apple's product leadership. The discussion also covers the future prospects of Apple remaining a customer and the resolution of disputes, noting that such issues are common in business and can be resolved through various means, including legal avenues.

How has Apple's role changed in relation to Qualcomm?

• Apple is now a minor player in Qualcomm's business.

• Apple has always been a competitor.

• Apple has transitioned from a customer to a competitor.

• Apple has become Qualcomm's biggest ally.

What is Qualcomm's perspective on resolving disputes with Apple?

• They believe disputes will never be resolved.

• They think disputes are a permanent part of business.

• They believe disputes will eventually be resolved.

• They are indifferent to resolving disputes.

Why does Qualcomm see potential in partnering with Apple?

• Because Apple has no other partners.

• Because both companies are leaders in their respective fields.

• Because Apple is the only company using Qualcomm's technology.

• Because Qualcomm wants to enter the consumer electronics market.

What challenge does Qualcomm face in its relationship with Apple?

• Apple has started manufacturing its own chips.

• Apple has become Qualcomm's largest supplier.

• Apple has increased its orders for Qualcomm's chips.

• Apple has stopped using Qualcomm's chips.

How does Qualcomm view the size of the companies involved in the dispute?

• Qualcomm views both companies as large and capable.

• Qualcomm thinks size is irrelevant in the dispute.

• Qualcomm sees itself as a small company.

• Qualcomm believes Apple is a small company.