Apple aims to replace Broadcom and Qualcomm chips

Massive semiconductor market shake-up

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Apple aims to use its own in-house design to replace Broadcom and Qualcomm chips
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Apple aims to use its own in-house design to replace Broadcom and Qualcomm chips

Apple is working to replace Broadcom and Qualcomm chips with its own components, giving the firm complete control over the technology used in its mobile devices.

According to Bloomberg, Apple's plan includes replacing the Broadcom chips that provide Wi-Fi and Bluetooth by 2025. The iPhone maker is also working to replace Qualcomm's cellular modem chips b...

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