A quick look at the inside of iPhone 7 has confirmed that part of the smartphone modifications completed Intel modem module, rather than Qualcomm. It is noteworthy that the cost of this component is the second most expensive after the display - the most expensive part of this smartphone. All this allows some analysts to argue that Intel should be very happy with a deal with Apple.
In the reporting quarter conference vice president of Intel's Stacy Smith , who until recently served as corporate CFO, declined to comment on the use of Intel modems by Apple. As is known, the development of modem solutions with Intel structure is a former division of Infineon in Germany.
However, Krzhanich Brian CEO confirmed that the modem model 7280 has already passed the certification of a major US mobile operator and mobile devices based on it will be available in the second half of next year.