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Apple's reliance on Qualcomm could decline faster than expected after Q4 2026

AppleInsider • Wed, 29 Jul 2026

The 2026 iPhone lineup could divest further from Qualcomm as Apple increases use of its in-house C-series modem, though Qualcomm blames supply constraints on a faster-than-expected transition. iPhone 17e uses an Apple C-series modem Qualcomm and Apple's relationship has been in question since Apple's release of an in-house C-series modem . While a contract between the companies is set to end in March 2027 , Qualcomm is looking to use AI data centers to replace the revenue provided by Apple. According to a report from Reuters , Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon says that revenue from Apple will decline more quickly starting in the fourth quarter as due to supply constraints. The share of components used in the iPhone 18 will fall well below Qualcomm's earlier estimate of 20%. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The 2026 iPhone lineup could divest further from Qualcomm as Apple increases use of its in-house C-series modem, though Qualcomm blames supply constraints on a faster-than-expected transition.

iPhone 17e uses an Apple C-series modem Qualcomm and Apple's relationship has been in question since Apple's release of an in-house C-series modem .

While a contract between the companies is set to end in March 2027 , Qualcomm is looking to use AI data centers to replace the revenue provided by Apple.

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