"Mashable" : Apple dropping Imagination is a warning to iPhone suppliers everywhere

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referring to That natural, buttery-smooth response to touch, fast gaming animations that don't kill the battery, low-lag AR apps — all that's Imagination. Apple may simply believe it can save money in the long term by doing its own graphics tech. That's what Imagination sounds like in its press release, which revealed Apple just dumped the company like a boyfriend who'd sent one too many texts. SEE ALSO: Apple's USB-C plans might not kill the Lightning connectorBut now Apple wants out of their relationship, determined to take development of its mobile graphics in-house. And Imagination has some legit grievances: Apple has apparently hired away a couple of their people prior to today's breakup and has been developing its own in-house graphics tech.


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Shortly thereafter Apple killed the OTA update for the iphone 5 and 5c, suggesting a hardware-specific problem. [Updated with release notes]In an unusual twist for Apple, no release notes are available. Since the iPhone 5s all iOS devices have turned to 64-bit technology. The update is also small, potentially under 30 megabytes as an OTA download.The release appears related to problems with iOS 10.3 , launched a week ago. Apple on Monday made the surprise release of iOS 10.3.1, available for iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches as an over-the-air update or when connected to iTunes via a Mac or Windows PC.

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In its announcement of the news, Imagination also said that it's prepared to take Apple to court should the iphone maker violate its intellectual property. Instead, Apple hired a number of former Imagination employees, including former COO John Metcalfe, a 20-year veteran of the company. "Apple has not presented any evidence to substantiate its assertion that it will no longer require Imagination's technology, without violating Imagination's patents, intellectual property and confidential information," the Imaginaition said. Apple, who owns an 8% stake in Imagination, currently accounts for half of the company's revenue. The company is indeed working on its own graphics processing unit that could power iPhones, iPads — and Macs?


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