Apple's competitors had 5G technology already and now Apple
themselves got access to 5G chips by buying Intel's smartphone chip business
for whopping $1billion. The deal does not bring only the 5G chips but also
roughly 2200 employees as well as equipment. The deal is subject to complete in
the final quarter of 2019. The deal is subject to the regulatory approval
customary conditions, works council and relevant consultations in certain
jurisdictions.
Deal brief details:
Combining all the new and previously owned wireless
technology Apple will be holding more than 17000 wireless technology patents.
The wireless technology patents will be ranging from the protocols for cellular
standards to modem operation and modem architecture. In this deal, we have to
keep in mind that Intel sold only 5G phone chips license but Intel will be able
to keep on developing modems for devices except for smartphones such as
computers, autonomous vehicles, etc.
How the investment will help Apple:
Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Technologies, John
Srouji said that they have worked with Intel closely for many years, and he
believes that both companies (Apple and Intel) share the same passion in
technology designing which is to deliver the best user experience. He added
that he's excited to welcome the new engineers joining (as part of the deal)
and the growth in the cellular group of technology. And he showed some high
hopes that Apple will be as always improving the products in the future.
Affect on average iPhone buyer:
In the latest iPhone (i.e iPhone XS) Apple used the Intel
modems instead of Qualcomm mainly due to the lawsuit. Besides this fact now
Apple will be having more direct control over chip usage and the required chips
to build their phones. Theoretically, we can expect a reduction in costs based
on operational efficiency and based on relying less on the outside vendors. But
probably Apple will be charging you more for better luxury.
Apple's revolution:
In 1984 Apple revolutionized technology by introducing new
Personal Computer Macintosh. Now, Apple is leading the world with devices that
include iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, iPhone and Apple TV. Apple has for softwares
(Operating systems) iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. These operating systems are
providing some great experience across all the Apple devices and provide some
great services like App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud.
What to expect from next iPhone:
The new phone is expected to have some good upgrades to
build some pressure on the competitors in the market. So far there is no
information on the new models. The announcements are expected in September
2019.
·
3 models with OLED and LCDs
·
A13 processors
·
Haptic touch as a replacement of 3D touch
·
Camera upgrades (Must be at least a triple
camera)
·
Wireless charging for the accessories as well
·
Battery improvements
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