Microsoft and its partners launched Copilot+ PCs this spring, featuring AI-powered capabilities like generating images and videos. These new laptops deviate from the traditional Intel-powered architecture that has dominated Microsoft Windows PCs for nearly four decades. Instead, the initial Copilot+ models are powered by Qualcomm chips based on Arm designs. While most PC games, especially popular multiplayer titles, are optimized for Intel’s x86 chips, some can be run on the Qualcomm-Arm system through a software layer that translates x86 instructions into Arm-compatible code. However, this approach can introduce compatibility issues, leading to bugs, glitches, or even non-functional games. Yang Jie for The Wall Street Journal: ‎ The problem is widespread. About 1,300 PC games have been independently tested to see…

Qualcomm will supply Apple with 5G modems at least through 2027 Apple’s in-house modem project has encountered significant hurdles, including performance issues and overheating. As a result, the company has been compelled to delay the modem’s launch until at least next year. The rollout will be phased, beginning with limited product models and extending over several years. Reflecting this extended timeline, Apple has extended its partnership with Qualcomm until March 2027. Mark Gurman for Bloomberg News: ‎ Saving money is one reason for the move. The iPhone maker has argued for years that it pays Qualcomm too much for modems. But Qualcomm has said that Apple will still have to pay it some royalties regardless (the chipmaker believes that Apple…

On Monday, Wolfe Research analyst Chris Caso downgraded Qualcomm stock to “Peer Perform” from “Outperform” as it expects the company will face headwinds as Apple begins to move away from its modem chips next yea Tae Kim for Barron’s: ‎ “It’s no surprise Apple has been pursuing a modem,” he wrote. “Recent checks suggest the Apple modem is indeed coming.” The analyst expects Qualcomm to lose 35% of its current Apple revenue with the iPhone 17 next year, and another incremental 35% loss with the iPhone 18 in 2026. He predicts Qualcomm will retain its modem business for iPhones sold to U.S. carriers that require mmWave wireless technology. “While Qualcomm has provided this commentary in the past (making an assumption…

Qualcomm will supply Apple with 5G modems at least through 2026 Apple plans to use its own in-house 5G modems in two upcoming iPhones, first in the iPhone SE4 (slated for first quarter 2025) and then in the “ultra-slim” iPhone 17 – “iPhone 17 Ultra?” – in third quarter 2025, according to a post on X from TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Wednesday. TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo via X: ‎ Apple is accelerating its move away from reliance on Qualcomm. In 2025, two new iPhone models will ditch Qualcomm’s 5G chips and adopt Apple’s in-house 5G chips: the iPhone SE4 (1Q25) and the ultra-slim iPhone 17 (3Q25). Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by…

In January 2017, the Federal Trade Commission and Apple sued Qualcomm in connection with its alleged efforts to monopolize the market for baseband processors, a type of chip used in cellphones. Qualcomm largely won those battles, with the Apple lawsuits ending in settlements and regulators’ actions largely being overturned, but in a court filing on Tuesday, Qualcomm said it would agree to pay $75 million to settle a lawsuit brought by shareholders, who claim that the company misled them about how its business practices worked and artificially inflated its stock price as a result. Reuters: ‎ Qualcomm and six individual defendants, including former chief executives Paul Jacobs and Steven Mollenkopf, denied wrongdoing in agreeing to settle. Shareholders accused Qualcomm of…

Justin Long returns in yet another weak spoof of the classic "I'm a Mac" ad campaign that ended 14 years ago, this time for Qualcomm. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)