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wood1208 said:

This is tricky. Apple needs Qualcomm for 3G/4G modem chip so it will bee interesting how this law suit and future chip supply from Qualcom plays out. Story might change when 5G starts rolling out and older wireless tech is no longer needed.

They dont really "need". They could make one themselves or get it from Intel. The problem here is the patents involved, and how much they are paying for it.
One of the reason why you dont see Cheap Chinese Manufacture getting official launch of their phones in US or EU is simply patents issues.  

One of the good thing out of this lawsuit is it will finally reveal what the patents cost are. We have a pretty good guess of BOM cost, but no idea on the patents, especially wireless.