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  • Apple payment to Qualcomm estimated at $6 billion, with $9 per iPhone sold in royalties

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    Apple had no choice than to settle. 

    - Intel was not capable to compete on 5g, which was not a secret since last year (google it).
    - No alternative available.
    - which means they will be far behind in 5g market, which is already on scene like in US and Korea etc..
    - Practically, the whole iPhone sales were in threat for 2020, hence Apple was under pressure.
    - Furthermore, Apple had also patent issues  with Qualcomm which prevented them to sell iPhones in Germany and put the sales of future iPhones in US under threat. These patents relate to power conservation and operating efficiency which are crucial to keep the size down and upgrade all functions.
    - Had Apple any alternative to Qualcomm, I see no reason why Apple would have sat on the negotiation table. 

    On the other hands, even though the sales of the company downsized, Qualcomm still could live without Apple.

    FTC case will go forward anyway, so not relevant with this issue.
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