Intel yesterday unveiled its tenth-generation processors code-named "Ice Lake" that while bringing only modest compute improvements accelerate tasks such as machine learning, encryption, video compression, encoding and decoding by a large margin.
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Apple could use in-house 5G modems in some of its products as soon as 2021
Following yesterday's announcement that Apple is purchasing Intel's 5G smartphone modem patents and other assets in a deal valued at $1 billion, Reuters today reported that first Apple devices with an in-house cellular modem could ship as soon as 2021.
Apple to acquire majority of Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1 billion
Apple announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement to acquire the majority of Intel's smartphone modem business. The deal is worth $1 billion and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year. Included in the buyout are 2,200 Intel employees joining Apple, patents and other IP, equipment and leases.
Apple reportedly set to buy Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1 billion
Back in April, Intel confirmed it would be exiting the smartphone modem business. Almost immediately, there were rumors that Apple would be buying up what was left.
Intel reportedly now in exclusive talks with a single buyer for its 8,500 wireless patents
Back in June, Intel launched a massive patent auction for over 8,000 of its wireless patents. Now, though, Intel may be in exclusive talks with a single company to offload them.
Intel launches a massive patent auction related to cellular wireless connectivity
Intel is making waves in the mobile market this week, as the company has officially made plans to move forward with a massive patent sale.
Apple reportedly in talks to buy a ‘key part’ of Intel’s smartphone modem business
Following the settlement between Qualcomm and Apple, which saw the two companies coming to a long-term agreement for modems and other smartphone-related elements, Intel announced an exit from the smartphone modem market. And now Apple may buy a key element of that business.
Benchmark shows significant performance boost in new 8-core MacBook Pro
It has only been a few days since Apple launched brand new MacBook Pro models, including the company's first 8-core model. Now the first benchmark for the company's fastest Mac notebook shows an impressive boost in performance.
An in-depth look into Apple’s frustrations with Intel’s modems
The Information today ran a lengthy story with some interesting insider's perspective on how Apple has become frustrated with Intel's iPhone modems during its legal spat with Qualcomm.
New ZombieLoad attack affects Intel chips dating back to 2011, fixed in macOS 10.14.5
A new attack, dubbed "ZombieLoad," has been discovered and detailed by security researchers, TechCrunch reported today, and it apparently affects all Intel chips dating as far back as 2011. Most of your Mac computers have been affected by this vulnerability which the iPhone maker has already fixed in the macOS Mojave 10.14.5 software update, released yesterday.
Intel announces exit from 5G smartphone modem business
Hot on the heels of the settlement news between Apple and Qualcomm, Intel has announced that it is exiting the 5G smartphone modem business. In a press release late Tuesday afternoon, the company said it sees "no clear path to profitability" in the space.
Intel officials expect custom Apple chips in Macs as soon as next year
Following Bloomberg's reporting on Apple's plan to let developers bring universal apps that can run across iPhones, iPads and Macs by 2021, Axios is now reporting that the Mac platform should transition to bespoke in-house designed ARM-based chips beginning in 2020.