Qualcomm once tried to license x86 from Intel for its PC push

Testifying in Qualcomm's lawsuit against Arm, CEO Cristiano Amon said the company approached Intel to license x86 when it was trying to enter the PC market. Intel refused, as only Intel and AMD hold x86 licenses. The jury trial runs all week and should conclude next week.

• Amon revealed the x86 licensing attempt at the Qualcomm v. Arm trial
• Only Intel and AMD can license x86, so Intel said no
• Qualcomm entered PCs in 2016 with emulated x86 apps on Snapdragon 835
• The Qualcomm v. Arm jury trial should conclude next week