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Rumors of Qualcomm-Apple iPhone deal persist

Apple and chip maker Qualcomm are said to currently be in talks for a future deal, fueling rumors of a possible 2010 iPhone arrangement that have surfaced in recent weeks.

Citing “market sources,” Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes reported Monday that Qualcomm is in talks with Apple “for interest in future cooperation.” The report said that Qualcomm is concerned about its future as popular smartphones, including the iPhone, do not utilize its 3G handset chips. Fierce competition has allegedly “pressured” the chip maker into looking to make a deal with Apple.

Currently, Qualcomm supplies chips to Samsung and LG in Korea, and HTC in Taiwan. But the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Palm Pre do not rely on the company.
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Apple Black Friday deals leak online

With teasing having only just begun for the event, a brochure has already leaked for Apple’s Black Friday sales. The document reveals conservative discounts for various products, for instance dropping the prices of iMacs to between $1,098 and $1,898. MacBook Pros are slated to cost between $1,098 and $2,448.

Some other planned cuts are said to include reductions on iPod touches to within $178 to $358, and iPod nanos to between $138 and $168. The Apple TV is being slashed to $208, and Apple is also offering breaks on products like iWork, the Magic Mouse, wireless keyboards and various AirPort-based devices. A variety of third-party products will allegedly be on sale as well, including cases, speakers, FM transmitters and external hard drives.

A software entry is the Home and Student Edition of Office for Mac, dropped to $98. The prices notably apply only to Apple’s online store, and not to retail locations. The company will officially unveil prices on Black Friday.

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