China might stall Broadcom and Qualcomm merger talks
Published in PC Hardware


Might prevent its own chip moves


A potential mega-merger between chipmaker Broadcom and Qualcomm is pretty unlikely to get much support from the Chinese authorities.

Apple wants Broadcom to get Qualcomm
Published in Network
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 10:28

Apple wants Broadcom to get Qualcomm


Analysis: One stop Wireless giant that dances for Apple

As you can imagine,  the possibility that Broadcom might take over Qualcomm is quite a bit a nuclear shake up in our industry and we wanted to ask around.

Broadcom makes a Qualcomm offer
Published in Network
Monday, 06 November 2017 15:05

Broadcom makes a Qualcomm offer


Fudzilla calls it highly unlikely

The part of Wall Street that covers IT is shaking as Broadcom - trading as Avgo - has made an official offer to take over Qualcomm at $70 per share in a $130 billion cash and stock deal.

Qualcomm surges on acquisition rumor
Published in Network
Saturday, 04 November 2017 10:32

Qualcomm surges on acquisition rumor


Broadcom acquisition unlikely

Qualcomm has surged $61.81 on a rumor that some people close to the matter have heard that Broadcom is thinking about being bought.

Qualcomm sues Apple again
Published in PC Hardware
Friday, 03 November 2017 11:14

Qualcomm sues Apple again


Claims it helped Intel


Qualcomm has sued Apple claiming that it violated a software licence contract to benefit rival chipmaker Intel for making broadband modems.

Apple continues to pay Qualcomm if it drops its modem
Published in Mobiles


Licensing still on

There was a lot of noise about the recent news that Apple might skip the Qualcomm modem hardware for its 2018 phones, but even if they make this decision, QTL (Qualcomm licensing) will still get money from Apple.

Razer launches the Razer Phone
Published in Mobiles
Wednesday, 01 November 2017 23:52

Razer launches the Razer Phone


5.7-inch 120Hz IGZO screen, Snapdragon 835, THX and more

After endless rumors and leaks, Razer has now officially announced the Razer Phone at a special event in London.

HMD unveils new entry-level Nokia 2 smartphone
Published in Mobiles


A 5-incher with Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 SoC

HMD has officially announced its entry-level Nokia 2 smartphone which will have a 5-inch HD screen and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 212 SoC with 1GB of RAM.

Apple to purge Qualcomm from iPhone
Published in PC Hardware
Tuesday, 31 October 2017 11:39

Apple to purge Qualcomm from iPhone


Punishment for not doing what it was told

The fruity cargo cult Apple is unleashing its revenge on Qualcomm for not doing what it is told and allow Jobs' Mob to pay what it likes for its chips.

Qualcomm snaps up chief branding lady from Intel
Published in PC Hardware


Penny Baldwin is the new CMO

Qualcomm announced late last week that it hired Penny Baldwin to join it as the senior vice president and chief marketing officer (CMO). Penny’s last job was the VP, General Manager, Global Brand Management, Partner and New Technology Group Marketing at Intel.