Chinese tech company DeepRoute.ai, renowned for its autonomous driving innovations, has announced a strategic partnership with American giant Qualcomm. The primary goal of this collaboration is to develop market-accessible driver-assistance solutions based on the Snapdragon platform. This initiative marks a significant milestone in DeepRoute.ai's mission to make advanced driving technologies more accessible to a wider audience.

Apple Inc. $AAPL has unveiled its first-ever custom modem chip designed to enable wireless connectivity for iPhones. This groundbreaking move is set to reduce the company's reliance on Qualcomm Inc. $QCOM, which has been a critical supplier for modem chips used in both Apple and Android-based competitor devices. So, what does this development mean for Apple's ecosystem and the global smartphone market?  

U.S.-based company Qualcomm $QCOM, a leading innovator in processors and wireless technology solutions, unveiled a sales and earnings forecast that exceeds analyst expectations. This optimism is driven by the rising interest in artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in smartphones, bolstering demand for Qualcomm's products. However, their patent licensing business faces challenges, creating concerns among investors.

This week, $005930.KS introduced its latest Galaxy S25 smartphone series, featuring Qualcomm chips and advanced AI from Google. The company's primary goal is to strengthen its market position, surpassing both $AAPL and Chinese manufacturers.