GFiber, Qualcomm and Gemtek have announced a Wi-Fi 8 Premium Gateway for GFiber's 20 Gig fiber customers, using Qualcomm's Dragonwing NPro A8 Elite Platform, which combines a penta-core CPU and an NPU. Gemtek will manufacture the device, and GFiber says current 20 Gig subscribers using Actiontec Wi-Fi 7 gateways will be upgraded once certification is complete. The move follows TP-Link's recent preorder announcement for its own Wi-Fi 8 router, even though the IEEE 802.11bn standard hasn't been finalized.
A federal jury in Delaware ruled that Arm breached its Architecture License Agreement with Qualcomm and intentionally interfered with Qualcomm's business relationship with Meta, but awarded only $2 in nominal damages after a five-day trial. The jury rejected several other claims Qualcomm had brought against Arm. Both companies claimed victory in the ruling, which follows Qualcomm's earlier win in the related Nuvia licensing dispute.
A Delaware jury ruled that Arm breached its Architectural License Agreement with Qualcomm by withholding software patches and tools, and found it intentionally interfered with Qualcomm's business dealings with Meta. Despite siding with Qualcomm on these two claims, the jury awarded just $1 in damages for each, totaling $2, while ruling in Arm's favor on four other claims. Both companies issued statements claiming satisfaction with the verdict.
Apple has pushed a new carrier settings update, version 72.0.3, to iPhone 18 Pro Max users running the iOS 27.2 beta on AT&T, following last week's fix for devices on the stable iOS 27.0 release. The update addresses the same issue in which some users lost cellular service entirely, with affected phones showing an 'SOS' status indicator.
Qualcomm has agreed to a multiyear cross-license deal with Huawei covering patents tied to LogicFolding, the chip-stacking method used in Huawei's Kirin 9050 Pro, according to Bloomberg. The agreement reportedly spans 5G devices, AI services, optics and networking, and Qualcomm also plans to buy specific Huawei U.S. patents in compute, AI and networking technology. Neither company's public statements named LogicFolding or any specific chip, and the deal still requires approval.
Amazon has reduced the retail price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE from $699.99 to $574.99, offering an $125 discount during Prime Day. The device features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, triple rear cameras, a 5,000mAh battery, and runs on One UI 9 with Galaxy AI features, appealing to budget-conscious buyers seeking flagship-like features. The deal requires Amazon Prime membership to access the discounted price.
Qualcomm has entered into a multi-year agreement to license patents from Huawei, covering 5G, AI, and networking technologies, and will acquire some of Huawei’s U.S. patents pending regulatory approval. This marks a historic reversal, as Huawei previously paid Qualcomm for patents, but now Qualcomm is paying Huawei for the first time. The deal also includes cross-licensing of various technology portfolios without involving chip sales or other business cooperation.
Google announced on launch day that some Android apps may not run optimally on its three new Intel-powered Googlebooks, due to compatibility challenges. The affected models, made by Lenovo, Acer, and Asus, use Intel’s Panther Lake architecture, while the Qualcomm-based models by Dell and HP are expected to perform normally. These issues stem from Android apps originally designed for Arm chips, which may require developer adjustments for better performance on Intel hardware.
Google told Android Authority that certain Android apps may not perform as well on its new Intel-powered Googlebooks compared to versions running Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite chips. The company said most apps run smoothly on both platforms, but a subset of complex apps or games originally built for Arm processors need developer tuning to work well on Intel's x86 architecture. Google did not identify which apps are affected, and the disclosure came only after the five new Googlebooks went on sale.
Huawei and Qualcomm have entered into a broad, multi-year patent licensing deal, according to reports. The agreement covers patent rights between the two companies over an extended period, though specific financial terms were not disclosed.
Qualcomm and Huawei have entered into a multiyear agreement that includes a cross-license covering 5G, AI, compute, and networking technologies. Additionally, Qualcomm will acquire a selection of Huawei's US patents related to these fields. The deal's financial terms and specific patent details remain undisclosed, and regulatory approval is pending.
Google told Android Authority that most Android apps run well on both Intel and Qualcomm-powered Googlebooks, but acknowledged that a small number of complex apps and games need extra developer work to perform properly on Intel chips. The company said this stems from many Android apps originally being built for Arm processors rather than Intel's architecture.
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