Apple is designing iPhones and iPads for 2018 that don\u2019t use components from Qualcomm Inc amid an escalating dispute between the companies, according to a person familiar with the matter.<\/p>\n
The product plans are in the early stages and may still change, said the person, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. Apple may use modem chips from Intel Corp and MediaTek instead of Qualcomm\u2019s, the person said.<\/p>\n
Apple made the decision amid a dispute over the iPhone maker\u2019s access to the San Diego-based company\u2019s proprietary technology, said people familiar with the matter.<\/p>\n
Apple and Qualcomm have been fighting each other over patent licensing with the iPhone maker accusing the chip designer of abusing its market dominance with high royalties.<\/p>\n
Qualcomm has fought back and is seeking to stop Apple from making and selling its smartphones in China.<\/p>\n
An Apple representative said the company doesn\u2019t comment on future products.<\/p>\n
Apple made the decision about next year\u2019s products because San Diego-based Qualcomm withheld software needed to test chips in prototypes, the Wall Street Journal reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Qualcomm modem that could be used in the next generation iPhone has already been fully tested and released to Apple,\u201d Qualcomm said in a statement to Bloomberg News.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are committed to supporting Apple\u2019s new devices consistent with our support of all others in the industry. Qualcomm\u2019s wireless solutions remain the gold standard for premium tier smartphones.\u201d<\/p>\n