Apple is reportedly in talks to buy Intel's German modem biz

guest · Jun 12, 2019

Apple is reportedly in talks to buy Intel's German modem biz
Firm could acquire the business it helped to kill
June 12, 2019
https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3077216/apple-acquire-intel-german-modem-biz-rumour

So says The Information, which has heard from "four people briefed on the discussion" that Apple is interested in Intel's German business, which is considered to be one of its strongest pieces; [...]
The Wall Street Journal first reported in April that Apple had considered acquiring Intel's smartphone modem business, but this is the first time it's been reported that Apple is specifically interested in the chipmaker's German operations.

A deal, which the report notes could still be canned, would bring "hundreds" of engineers to Apple and could help it get its homegrown modem to market more quickly. Recent reports suggest that the firm might not have a 5G modem ready for its iPhones until late 2024 or early 2025.
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guest · Jul 22, 2019

Apple is reportedly in ‘advanced’ talks to buy Intel’s modem division for $1 billion or more
July 22, 2019
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/22/app...els-modem-division-for-1-billion-or-more.html

Apple is in advanced talks to buy assets from Intel’s modem chip business, potentially acquiring patents and staff valued at $1 billion or more, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
The deal could be announced as soon as next week, according to the report.

If the purchase happens, it would again underscore Apple’s increased willingness to consider large multibillion-dollar acquisitions with its war chest of $225 billion in cash and marketable securities.
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guest · Jul 25, 2019

Apple buys the 'majority' of Intel's smartphone modem business
It's charting is own destiny in cellular chipsets
July 25, 2019
https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/25/apple-buys-intel-smartphone-modem-business/

The rumors were (mostly) true -- Apple is buying the "majority" of Intel's smartphone modem business for $1 billion. The deal will see Apple take on 2,200 Intel workers as well as equipment, intellectual property and leases.

The arrangement still gives Intel the ability to develop modems for computers, Internet of Things devices and self-driving cars. It's not completely out of the cellular chipset business, then, it's just scaling back.
The move would fuel its "growing cellular technologies group" and help "expedite" the creation of future products that stand out from the pack.
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Press Release: Apple to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business

guest · Jul 26, 2019

Apple pays $1 billion for Intel unit in push for chip independence
July 25, 2019
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...t-in-push-for-chip-independence-idUSKCN1UK2X3

SPEEDING UP DEVELOPMENT
The purchase of Intel’s assets could help Apple meet its aggressive timeline for producing a modem.
A person familiar with the matter said Apple plans to use Qualcomm’s modem technology for a 5G iPhone in 2020 but wants to have an internally developed 5G modem technology ready for use in some of its products by 2021.
Intel previously disclosed plans to have a 5G modem ready by 2020, so tapping the Intel assets could help Apple hit its target.

But any replacement of Qualcomm is likely to happen in phases, this person said, as Apple builds up its ability to ensure that its modems work on all the networks and countries where Apple sells phones.
“There’s a fierce desire (at Apple) to have Independence, but they also realize it has to be done responsibly,” this person said.
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Rasheed187 · Jul 27, 2019

mood said: ↑

Apple pays $1 billion for Intel unit in push for chip independence
July 25, 2019
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...t-in-push-for-chip-independence-idUSKCN1UK2X3
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You know what I don't get? Apparently they can make tiny modems for smartphones, but why isn't anyone making IPTV modems for DVR's?

guest · Dec 2, 2019

mood said: ↑

Apple is reportedly in ‘advanced’ talks to buy Intel’s modem division for $1 billion or more
July 22, 2019
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/22/app...els-modem-division-for-1-billion-or-more.html
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Apple now owns Intel's mobile modem business
December 2, 2019
https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/02/apple-owns-intel-modem-business/

Intel completed its sale of the "majority" of the company's smartphone modem business to Apple today. The deal -- which was announced in July -- is valued at $1 billion, though Intel claims it is still taking a "multi-billion dollar loss," according to Reuters.
The sale only includes Intel's smartphone modem business; the chipmaker will still be creating modems for PCs, IoT gadgets and autonomous vehicles.

ith the deal completed, Apple will own more of its technology stack and supply chain, and will be less dependent on third-party vendors when it comes to designing and manufacturing some of the most crucial components of its mobile devices.
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guest · Dec 10, 2020

Bloomberg: Apple started developing its first cellular modem chip for future devices
December 10, 2020
https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/10/bloo...first-cellular-modem-chip-for-future-devices/

Rumors about Apple working on its own cellular modem are not exactly new, but they became more frequent after the company acquired Intel’s modem business in 2019. However, according to a new Bloomberg report, Apple has finally started to develop its first cellular modem chip.

Bloomberg heard from sources that Johny Srouji, Apple’s vice president of hardware technologies, invited some employees to a meeting in town hall on Thursday to discuss development plans for the company’s first cellular modem.
During today’s meeting, Srouji confirmed that Apple has begun building its own cellular modem that will be used for future devices.

This year, we kicked off the development of our first internal cellular modem which will enable another key strategic transition,” he said. “Long-term strategic investments like these are a critical part of enabling our products and making sure we have a rich pipeline of innovative technologies for our future.
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As expected, Apple will benefit from the $1 billion acquisition of Intel’s modem division to build its team of engineers responsible for Apple’s first cellular modem.

With its own cellular modem, Apple will have even more control over the functioning of phone calls and internet connection on the iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad models with cellular.
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