Apple Renews Qualcomm Deal in Sign Its Own Chip Isn't Ready

The transcript discusses Apple's efforts to develop its own modem, initially planned for 2022 but delayed to 2025. Apple aims to integrate this modem across its devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, while ensuring compatibility with global carriers. The company faces challenges in modem development, including battery life issues. Qualcomm remains a key player, with a supply agreement extending to 2026. Apple's hardware technologies team, led by Johnny Srugi, is focused on reducing reliance on Qualcomm. Upcoming announcements include the A17 processor, Apple's first three-nanometer chip, set to be a core component of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

What was Apple's original target year for integrating their modem into phones?

• 2026

• 2020

• 2024

• 2022

What is one of the challenges Apple faces in integrating their modem across devices?

• Reducing the size of the modem

• Increasing the modem's speed

• Certifying the modem with global carriers

• Designing a new operating system

What does Qualcomm's statement emphasize about their agreement with Apple?

• Their leadership in 5G technologies

• Their new partnership with Samsung

• Their acquisition of a new company

• Their plans to develop a new modem

Who is leading Apple's modem development project?

• A former Google manager

• A former Samsung engineer

• A former Qualcomm vice president

• A former Intel executive

What significant milestone is Apple expected to announce with the A17 processor?

• First three-nanometer chip

• First foldable phone

• First wireless charging technology

• First 5G modem