Global InformationIntel XMM modems information
The Intel XMM modems are a series of 4G LTE, LTE Advanced, LTE Advanced Pro and 5G modems found in many phones, tablets, laptops and wearables (sans 5g-technology) developed by Intel Mobile Communications.[1] Intel Mobile Communications was formed after Intel acquired the Wireless Solutions (WLS) division of Infineon early in 2011 for US$1.4 billion.[2]
On April 16, 2019, Apple and Qualcomm reached a settlement which included Apple paying an unspecified amount, entering into a six-year patent licensing agreement, and a multi-year agreement for Qualcomm to provide hardware to Apple.[3] Shortly after Intel announced they will exit the 5G smartphone modem business to focus 5G efforts on network infrastructure.[4]
On July 25, 2019, Apple and Intel announced an agreement for Apple to acquire Intel Mobile Communications' smartphone modem business for US$1 billion.[5] Intel will continue to develop modems for non-smartphones such as PCs, Internet of things and autonomous vehicles.
On November 25, 2019, MediaTek and Intel announced a partnership to bring 5G to PCs in 2021.[6][7]
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- ^ AG, Infineon Technologies. "Intel to Acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business - Infineon Technologies". www.infineon.com. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
- ^ Kastrenakes, Jacob (2019-04-16). "Apple and Qualcomm drop all lawsuits in surprise settlement". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ^ "Intel to Exit 5G Smartphone Modem Business, Focus 5G Efforts on Network Infrastructure and Other Data-Centric Opportunities". Intel Newsroom. Retrieved 2019-05-11.
- ^ "Apple to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2019-07-26.
- ^ MediaTek (2019-11-29). "MediaTek and Intel Partner to Bring 5G Connectivity to the Next…". MediaTek. Retrieved 2019-11-29.
- ^ "Intel and MediaTek Partner to Deliver 5G on the PC". Intel Newsroom. Retrieved 2019-11-29.