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As the legal battle with Apple and Qualcomm ensues, the California-based giant relies on Intel for its smartphone modems, with the possibility of MediaTek being introduced in the fold. Intel already announced its XMM 8160 5G modem, which will most likely be used for the iPhone lineup getting launched in 2020. However, this partnership might not last long because Apple is reportedly hiring talent that will be working on making in-house modems for future iPhones.

According to the latest report from Bloomberg, Apple could be adding a new location where it will be assigning a team to work on wireless chips. The tech giant published 10 job postings on its website for chip design-related positions in the city. This will also include working on the company’s Neural Engine, which will help make a smarter iPhone. It should be noted that at this moment, Intel supplies Apple with cellular chips, and will continue to do so for the year 2020. This is the time when Apple will introduce its 5G-capable iPhones, giving them a huge boost when it comes to wireless cellular performance.