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Digitimes October 6, 2026 By Lily Hess neutral

Apple, Qualcomm renew patent deal, iPhone modem shift deepens

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Qualcomm announced on September 24 that it has renewed its global patent licensing agreement with Apple, with the new contract set to take effect on April 1, 2027. The terms and value of the deal were not disclosed, but Apple's long-running move toward in-house modem chips continues to draw close attention.
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