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Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon deal with Samsung will continue, and Apple’s licensing arrangement now runs through 2027.

Qualcomm’s Q1 2024 earnings presentation has wrapped up, with revenue of $9.9 billion and net income of $2.77 billion that’s up compared to last year.

But more notably, analyst Ben Bajarin points out that execs revealed Apple extended the licensing deal they signed in 2019 for an additional two years. It now runs through 2027, aligning with reports that Apple’s own 5G modem tech isn’t ready, while Samsung has added “several years” to a multiyear deal for Snapdragon chips in Galaxy phones.

Slide from Qualcomm presentation announced it has extended a Snapdragon platform agreement with Samsung.
Qualcomm Q1 2024 earnings presentation slide
Image: Qualcomm
Allison Johnson
Allison Johnson
A more affordable Galaxy foldable might be on the way.

The entry-level price of flip-style foldables has been creeping down recently, but book-style folding phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 remain pricey. That might change soon, according to WinFuture. A new leak reveals codenames for upcoming foldables — Q6 and B6, likely the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 — and a third: Q6A. Maybe an A-series Fold? Yeah? Please, Samsung?

Codename “Q6A”: Samsung is working on an alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold 6

[WinFuture.de]

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: all that and AI

8

Verge Score

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is packed with top-tier hardware, but its highly touted AI features are hit-or-miss — and the price is higher than ever.

Allison Johnson
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Get ready for Verizon legacy plan price hikes.

Starting March 1st, it’ll be an extra $4 per month to stay on the carrier’s Get More / Play More / Do More / Start 5G plans. Verizon confirmed rumors of the change to CNET on January 17th. On the plus side, it’s adding 5GB of mobile hotspot data to affected plans.

Verizon did away with those plans last year when it streamlined things with its “myPlan” offerings.

A screenshot of a Verizon email notifying about the price increase.
Verizon’s older 5G plans are getting a little pricier.
Screenshot: Wes Davis / The Verge
Beeper’s push for iMessage on Android is really overBeeper’s push for iMessage on Android is really over
Mozilla says Apple’s new browser rules are ‘as painful as possible’ for FirefoxMozilla says Apple’s new browser rules are ‘as painful as possible’ for Firefox
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Honor Magic V2 review: fabulous foldable running so-so software

6

Verge Score

It’s thin and light enough to feel like a regular smartphone when folded. That’s impressive. I just wish Honor’s software were as svelte.

Jon Porter
Epic intends to launch its game store — and Fortnite — on iOSEpic intends to launch its game store — and Fortnite — on iOS
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