Evertiq - TrendForce: new iPhone models key to Qualcomm's top spot ...
TrendForce: new iPhone models key to Qualcomm’s top spot in 3Q20 Apple’s release of the iPhone 12, which has been popular in the consumer markets, led to soaring demand for Qualcomm’s 5G modems and RF chips, in turn propelling Qualcomm’s revenues past that of its rival Broadcom once again to clinch the number one spot in the revenue ranking of global top 10 IC design (fabless) companies for 3Q20, says TrendForce. With USD 4.967 billion in quarterly revenue, a 37.6% YoY increase, Qualcomm retook the first spot on the top 10 list despite the delayed release of the iPhone 12. Qualcomm’...