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Qualcomm Sees Big 2Q Revenues, Raises 2013 Guidance
April 25, 2013 10:35 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsQualcomm reported $6.1 billion in revenue on $1.06 EPS for the second quarter of its 2013 fiscal year. The jump is revenue represents a 24 percent increase annually and had led the chipset giant to raise revenue and earnings guidance for 2013.
Broken Healthcare System Needs a Wireless Fix
April 15, 2013 4:29 pm | by Andrew Berg | Articles | CommentsRick Valencia, vice president and general manager of Qualcomm Life, a subsidiary of Qualcomm responsible for all things mHealth related, believes the healthcare in this country need a bit of a technological overhaul. “There are two industries that have fought off any kind of technological...
First News Briefs for April 5, 2013
April 5, 2013 10:22 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsQualcomm Technologies, Inc. has been working with Facebook to optimize Facebook Home and Facebook for Android across all Qualcomm Snapdragon processors. These Facebook Home optimizations are designed to enable better overall performance, lower power consumption and improved data efficiency for consumers using Facebook Home and Facebook for Android.
First News Briefs for April 4, 2013
April 4, 2013 10:49 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsQualcomm Technologies, Inc. and MLB Advanced Media, the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, today announced a multi-year engineering and technology agreement, establishing a collaborative effort to survey, plan and optimize mobile network connectivity for fans at supported MLB ballparks.
Qualcomm Reports 36 Percent Jump In Profits For 1Q 2013
January 31, 2013 9:42 am | by Ben Munson | News | CommentsQualcomm Wednesday announced its 2013 first quarter numbers boasting $6 billion in revenue, a 29 percent increase year over year, and a net income of $1.9 billion, a 36 percent jump year over year. The numbers included a $1.09 earnings per share, representing a 35 percent increase year over year.
First News Briefs for December 6, 2012
December 6, 2012 9:37 am | by Wireless Week Staff | News | CommentsMitek’s Mobile Deposit technology makes it possible for consumers to use their smartphone or tablet camera to snap a picture of their check and make an instant deposit. Mitek is now bringing that service to paying bills anytime, anywhere. The company has partnered with U.S. Bank to offer Mobile Photo Bill Pay, a service that will be offered beginning in 2013.
Report: Qualcomm Stands Out in Weak Semiconductor Market
December 4, 2012 12:20 pm | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsQualcomm has managed to leverage its wireless chip business to finish third in the semiconductor market for 2012, according to research released today from IHS iSuppli. IHS calls the 2012 semiconductor market "miserable" and characterized by revenue decline at seven of the world’s top 10 semiconductor suppliers.
Qualcomm Ups Forecast on Surging Chip Sales
February 2, 2012 7:10 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsQualcomm's chip sales held strong in its first fiscal quarter, prompting the company to raise its outlook despite economic headwinds that continue to buffet the United States.
AT & T's Flo Buildout Carries $1B-Plus Cost
December 13, 2011 6:37 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsAT&T told the FCC yesterday that it will cost between $1 billion and $2 billion to use Qualcomm's Flo TV spectrum for supplemental downlink capacity in its LTE network.
Qualcomm’s New Subsidiary Dishes Up ‘Middleware’ for mHealth
December 5, 2011 7:10 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsQualcomm launched a new company today that aims to be the middleware of the mobile healthcare industry.
Qualcomm Pushes FCC to Move on Flo Deal Approval
November 29, 2011 7:24 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsIt's been nearly a year since AT&T announced it would pay $1.93 billion for the airwaves used in Qualcomm's discontinued Flo TV mobile television service...
Qualcomm Updates Snapdragon Chips
November 16, 2011 7:18 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsQualcomm today announced a major expansion of its Snapdragon S4 class of next-generation mobile processors and the enhancement of its Snapdragon S1...
QCOM Posts Record Earnings on Chip Sales, Licensing
November 3, 2011 8:20 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsQualcomm posted record increases in sales and profits for its fiscal fourth quarter Wednesday on surging growth in the global smartphone market.
QCOM Names Mollenkopf President, COO
October 4, 2011 7:59 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsQualcomm has promoted Steve Mollenkopf, head of its CDMA chip business, as president and COO.
FCC Stalls Review Clock on AT & T, QCOM 700 MHz Deal
August 9, 2011 8:28 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsThe FCC has pushed out its review of AT&T's $1.9 billion bid to buy Qualcomm's valuable 700 MHz spectrum from its defunct Flo TV...
AT & T to FCC: Move on the Flo TV Deal
August 8, 2011 8:03 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsAT&T is pushing the FCC to make a decision on its $1.93 billion purchase of Qualcomm's Flo TV spectrum in the 700 MHz band.
Qualcomm Buys IP to Integrate Gestures in Snapdragon
July 25, 2011 8:12 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsQualcomm today announced that it has acquired certain assets from GestureTek...
Qualcomm Profits Up 35% Despite OEM Struggles
July 21, 2011 8:30 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsCDMA chip giant Qualcomm reported a 35 percent rise in profits for its third fiscal quarter despite struggles at some handset manufacturers...
AT & T, Qualcomm Oppose Consolidation of Spectrum Bids
June 23, 2011 8:21 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsAT&T and Qualcomm today filed a motion opposing a previous joint motion by Cincinnati Bell Wireless, MetroPCS, NTELOS, the Rural Cellular Association, the Rural Telecommunications Group and Sprint Nextel...
Qualcomm Goes Deep on Mobile Games at Uplinq
June 2, 2011 8:03 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsQualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs got serious about entertainment in a keynote speech Wednesday at the company's Uplinq conference in San Diego.
Microsoft Taps Qualcomm for Windows 8 Chips
June 2, 2011 8:00 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsMicrosoft will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips in devices running its new Window 8 platform...
Uplinq 2011: Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Developers
May 31, 2011 8:17 am | by Maisie Ramsay | News | CommentsQualcomm's annual Brew conference this week is sure to be a hot spot for mobile developers of all stripes, not just those who make apps for the chipmaker's feature phone platform.
Qualcomm Beats Estimates in Another Record Quarter
April 21, 2011 7:57 am | by Monica Alleven | News | CommentsUp, up and away is where Qualcomm is headed. At least, that's what it looked like yesterday after the company reported record revenue for its second fiscal quarter...
AT & T Argues Flo-TV Spectrum Bid Makes Sense
March 28, 2011 8:12 am | by Andrew Berg | News | CommentsAT&T again rebutted calls from Cellular South, Dish Networks and the Rural Cellular Association (RCA) that the FCC block the company's proposed $1.9 billion purchase of Qualcomm's now retired Flo-TV spectrum.
Qualcomm Boosts Quarterly Dividend by 13%
March 8, 2011 7:08 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsSAN DIEGO (AP) — Qualcomm is raising its quarterly dividend by 13 percent to 21.5 cents per share from 19 cents per share.
