https://www.cnbc.com/2017/11/06/broadcom-qualcomm-deal-could-ease-tensions-with-apple.html >Broadcom's $103 billion bid for rival chipmaker Qualcomm could ease a lengthy war with Apple, analysts said Monday. >Qualcomm and Apple long been embroiled in a patent lawsuit — each tech company suing the other in a high-priced back-and-forth. Apple alleges fraudulent royalty charges, and Qualcomm alleges patent infringement.