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> Oh, wow, they even acquired Intel smartphone modem business at 2019 and other Semiconductor businesses.

Was the easiest way to put some fire under Qualcomm's arse, RF modems, batteries and displays are the only things Apple doesn't have under their direct control - but for batteries and displays they at least have a selection of competing suppliers. With modems, they're stuck at whatever crap Qualcomm delivers.



For better or worse, Qualcomm has not been delivering crap.




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