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Qualcomm chip price hike to squeeze China's Android makers on two fronts

digitimes.com · 14dShare

China's smartphone brands are bracing for a new round of cost pressure after Qualcomm reportedly notified customers of double-digit percentage price increases on products shipped from September 1—a move that compounds already rising memory and materials costs hitting the Android supply chain.

First report: Qualcomm is reportedly planning to raise processor prices by the end of the summer — engadget.com, 17d