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Intel Breaks Qualcomm's Hold On Apple's Baseband Chips (wsj.com)
Long-time Slashdot reader randomErr writes: In a big blow to Qualcomm, Apple plans to incorporate Intel baseband chips into at least some models of the new iPhone 7. The selection of Intel chip means that in newer iPhones Apple will no longer support CDMA technology popularized by Qualcomm. The Wall Street Journal states that many industry analysts believe Intel could be supplying as many as half of of baseband chips for Apple's handsets.
This was the last key iPhone component that didn't have two sources, and the Journal estimates that Intel's revenues could now increase by up to $700 million before the end of 2016.
This was the last key iPhone component that didn't have two sources, and the Journal estimates that Intel's revenues could now increase by up to $700 million before the end of 2016.
You can't have the government dictate stuff like that. Look at how few phones Europe has. The mandated GSM standard killed innovation and phones barely took off.
In 'Murica it makes sense to not only have competing standards but to have them on different frequencies. (Can't have T-mobile talking to a AT&T tower). This sort of competition has let companies pick the best and most profitable route for roll out. As a result we have the cheapest, fastest most ubiquitous cell phone setup anywhere in the world.
Capitalism wins again over dirty socialism and government intervention.