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  • Apple cites decision to use Intel modems in iPhone as 'real motivation' for Qualcomm paten...

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    SpamSandwich said:
    chasm said:
    Siva is the most intriguing part of this whole mess. Originally he was slated to testify on Apple's behalf, but wanted co-inventor credit on the patent. Suddenly he hires a lawyer from the same firm that is handling Qualcomm's case, and declines to appear. He's then subpoenaed to appear, and appears to uphold Apple's contention that the patent was effectively stolen by Qualcomm, but mysteriously no longer wants co-inventor credit even though he says the patent was his idea, discussed with Qualcomm engineers.

    I don't know if I buy Apple's claim of witness tampering, but it seems like *somebody* made some threats to Siva regarding his claims. On the whole, I agree with Apple's contention that this is as much about retribution as anything else. Meanwhile, the company continues to lose revenue and income -- and new players are now entering the scene, not to mention Apple taking the whole process in-house.

    I don't know if Qualcomm will ultimately prevail or not, but whichever way that goes, I don't think their extortionate business model and "stunt trials" strategy is working out well for them -- the only companies that would work with them willingly at this point are those who are still under contract to do so (like Samsung) ... they're radioactive in the industry outside of that now.
    It’s possible Siva was paid off.
    Understand Indian social network pressure and you will know why he changed his position. Money and other things might be involved. In India, police take you on "dholai" process which means they beat you till you tell the truth. That is how seasoned criminals are made to tell the truth about crime they committed..Unfortunately, can't do in USA.
    MplsP

  • Intel promotes CFO Bob Swan to CEO position following six-month search for Krzanich's repl...

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    Time will tell but what a dumb thing Intel did !! Why can't Intel find a Engineer to lead the company ? Now, looking back, Intel made stupidest mistake to fire Brian Krzanich for having consensual relationship with one of the employee. This is one reason companies in rest of world make better progress than leading companies in USA because we push good leaders out for smaller mistake.
    AppleExposedwilliamlondon

  • iPhone XR best-selling iPhone model, claiming 39 percent of US sales in December

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    Don't doubt. XR is better value in all respect. Reflects the trend on how buyers buy products. Some price conscious(XR), some want the best(XS MAX) and rest want balanced in-between(XS).
    albegarcschlackMisterKit

  • 2020 iPhone lineup appears set to use OLED screens across the board

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    Means no new LCD iPhone XR in 2020. It's possible that Apple would upgrade XR in alternative year.This also means, OLED price will come down for Apple to offer OLED across all iPhones but keep the same price range as now. And don't forget microLED and iPhone 8/Plus will be sold by Apple for another 2 years.
    netmageDead_Pool

  • Video: Rounding up the 2019 iPhone rumors, including USB-C, 5G, and more

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    Mike149 said:
    USB-C in 2019 iPhones is a must -- Apple customers DO care and ARE paying attention to Cooks inconsistencies gimme a break w this nonsense already. 


    What features will USB-C bring to the iPhone that are not possible with the Lightning Cable? I’m just curious, I have the USB-C to Lighting Cable and the 18W power adapter for fast changing and I think it’s great! I just can’t think of any features I would use with a USB-C iPhone.

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    Lightening port/cable is superior in all respect but has some arguments against it. Not a worldwide charging/data port standard,backward compatibility with legacy USB, higher throughput thunderbolt 3 uses USB-C connector, iPad Pro usb-c adoption helps less port incompatibility among Apple products and also other products use usb-c ending less cables into land fields, etc,etc, I may be wrong but Apple participated in developing USB-C standards. Much as we love lightening port, future for iPhone port is moving to USB-C. Question is not if but when ? In my opinion, if not 2019 than 2020 is for sure. Meanwhile if Apple somehow moves entirely to wireless and get rid of physical port like 3.5mm jack than that is a different ball game but do you believe that can happen in next 2-3 years ? So, USB-C for every phones, tablets, gadgets is a transition charging and data transfer mechanism until widespread wireless charging and data transfer becomes norm.
    Mike149