Apple Is Playing the Long Game With Switch From Qualcomm Modems

Apple’s move to drop Qualcomm modem chips won’t have a payoff at the outset, but it could set the stage for bigger things later. Also: The company pushes ahead with a tabletop robot; Google’s new Pixel devices show how far ahead it is in AI; and the iPhone payment chip will be opened up to third parties.

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