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Qualcomm Wins Major Victory in Patent Fight Against Apple as Tech Giants Agree to Settle Court Dispute

By Robert Thorne

• Oct 8, 2026 • 2 min read

Qualcomm Wins Major Victory in Patent Fight Against Apple as Tech Giants Agree to Settle Court Dispute

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

Qualcomm on Tuesday Won a Major Victory in Settling Its Wide-Ranging Legal Dispute with Apple, Signing a Six-Year Patent Licence Deal and a Supply Agreement That Could Pave the Way for Getting Its Modem Chips Back in the iPhone, Which Featured Only Intel Chips Last Year.

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.

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