On 20 1 1 year, Qualcomm began to become the exclusive supplier of baseband chips for Apple mobile phones, and will become the only supplier of baseband chips for Apple mobile phones in the next five years.
However, in 20 16, Apple began to use Intel baseband on some new iPhone7 phones, and the relationship between Apple and Qualcomm began to be estranged.
In 20 18, Apple introduced the new iPhone, and Intel became its exclusive supplier.
The patent war between Apple and Qualcomm officially started on 20 17. 20 17, 1, Apple sued Qualcomm for alleged monopoly, and refused to return the 1 billion dollars promised by Qualcomm, and then began to refuse to pay the patent royalties to Qualcomm. Qualcomm denied Apple's allegations and sued Apple for patent infringement in several countries.
The patent war for baseband chips continues. Only by developing one's own strength and mastering the patent initiative of one's own mobile phone is the biggest winner.