Qualcomm renews global patent license with Apple, effective April 1, 2027

Qualcomm said on September 24 that it has renewed its global patent license agreement with Apple, effective April 1, 2027. The company did not disclose financial terms or the length of the new agreement, and Apple has not commented. The renewal keeps royalty income from a major customer in place while Apple moves more modem work in-house, and it is separate from chip supply.

• Renewed global patent license agreement with Apple
• Effective April 1, 2027
• Financial terms and agreement length not disclosed
• Separate from the chip supply relationship