Qualcomm Inc. $QCOM has announced its agreement to acquire London's semiconductor firm, Alphawave IP Group Plc, for approximately $2.4 billion in cash. The acquisition bid values Alphawave shares at around 183 pence each. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering Qualcomm's capabilities in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, diversifying its technological portfolio away from the slowing smartphone market. The deal remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and is anticipated to conclude in the first quarter of 2026.
The modem chip market is witnessing intensified competition as Apple accelerates its pursuit of domestic alternatives to long-standing industry leader Qualcomm. Recent findings commissioned by Qualcomm reveal the persistent performance edge held by its modem technology, particularly in complex metropolitan environments.
Qualcomm $0QZ3.L announced on Monday its intention to manufacture specialized central processing units (CPUs) for data centers designed to seamlessly integrate with Nvidia's cutting-edge AI chips. This marks a significant return for Qualcomm to a market segment it had exited, signaling a renewed push to capitalize on the booming artificial intelligence infrastructure sector. The collaboration taps into Nvidia’s dominant position in AI hardware while positioning Qualcomm as a critical player in the CPU ecosystem for data centers.
Shares of Qualcomm Inc. $QCOM, a major player in the smartphone chip manufacturing industry, dropped significantly during early trading after the company released a revenue forecast that fell short of analyst expectations. This development has heightened market concerns about the adverse impact of ongoing trade tariffs on demand for Qualcomm's products.
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.
