Apple Starts Building Own Cellular Modem

Apple is transitioning from Intel and Qualcomm chips to its own custom processors, impacting Qualcomm's revenue significantly. The company is developing its first cellular modem, expected to be released in a year or two. Meanwhile, Apple plans to keep most employees working remotely until June 2021, with some flexibility for remote work continuing thereafter. Despite this, Apple will not fully transition to a remote workforce.

What is Apple developing to replace Qualcomm components in its devices?

• A custom cellular modem

• A new operating system

• A new battery technology

• A virtual assistant

How much of Qualcomm's annual revenue comes from Apple?

• 5%

• 25%

• 11%

• 20%

What was the nature of the agreement between Apple and Qualcomm last year?

• A merger

• A licensing agreement

• A joint venture

• A supply chain partnership

When does Apple plan to have most employees return to the office?

• December 2021

• September 2021

• June 2021

• March 2021

What has Apple learned from the work-from-home model?

• It is more costly

• It has been successful in some respects

• It has led to significant delays

• It is not effective