Intel's Latest Opportunity Could Be Terrible News for Qualcomm

By Chris Neiger – Oct 27, 2015 at 7:14PM

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Intel is fighting for LTE modem space in Apple's next iPhone, which has typically been reserved for Qualcomm's chips.

Intel (INTC -0.38%) has set its sights on getting its XMM 7360 LTE modem into the next iPhone and has put 1,000 employees on the project, according to VentureBeat. That would be great news for Intel, which has struggled to find its place in the mobile world. But if Intel wins a contract with Apple, it would mean rival Qualcomm (QCOM 0.73%) would lose its exclusive LTE modem spot in the iPhone.

If Intel is able make its way into Apple's most popular device, it would be the second major mobile setback for Qualcomm, following Samsung's decision to pull Qualcomm's mobile processors out of its flagship Galaxy smartphone line. Click on the slideshow below to find out how Intel's latest moves could change Qualcomm's dominance in the mobile space.

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