Apple can't build the Macbooks they want because Intel doesn't deliver the chips they need. I'm sure they want to avoid that situation with their iPhone. Addit

Apple can't build the Macbooks they want because Intel doesn't deliver the chips they need. I'm sure they want to avoid that situation with their iPhone. Additionally, the problem with Qualcomm is that Apple thinks they are charging too much on patent licensing fees — by doing research and building up their own patent portfolio, they will have better leverage in license negotiations even if they use Qualcomm chips.