In a completely unexpected turn of events, Apple and Qualcomm just settled their legal dispute, dropping all litigation. The details from Apple and Qualcomm are brief, but give us the following four key details:
- Apple and Qualcomm are ending their lawsuits.
- Apple will pay Qualcomm an undisclosed sum.
- Apple has entered a six-year patent licensing agreement with Qualcomm, with a two-year extension option.
- Apple has entered a multi-year chipset licensing agreement with Qualcomm.
What will this mean for future iPhones, including the timing of the first 5G iPhone? Let’s break down what we know, and what we think we know.
