Apple and Qualcomm renew patent deal, effective April 2027

Qualcomm announced on September 24 that it renewed its global patent licensing agreement with Apple. The new contract takes effect on April 1, 2027, as Apple deepens its shift to in-house iPhone modems.

• Qualcomm announced the Apple patent renewal on September 24
• The new global licensing deal starts April 1, 2027
• Renewal comes as Apple moves to its own iPhone modems