Regarding the iPhone win, Mr. Kumar commented “It’s looking like Qualcomm is beginning to be the one to beat [as the next iPhone chip supplier],” referring to the fact that Google has confirmed that Qualcomm was also chosen for its Nexus One smartphone.

If you’re tuning in late, this should come as no surprise and you should be overjoyed over this development.  Qualcomm’s chip delivers wireless technology independence: yes, any carrier.  This isn’t about Qualcomm so much as it’s about the two most powerful forward players all but eliminating the importance of carrier choice.

It’s a HUGE win for consumers and manufacturers, and every other phone maker will have Apple and Google to thank two years from now.  Frankly, Nokia should end their lawsuit with Apple and Motorola should give them a big hug for saving this massive part of their business.

In the mean time, these two will likely milk the single early carrier model, meaning they’ll grab extra cash from the highest bidding carrier in every market in exchange for short term exclusivity.

Mobile carrier power over technology is dead.

via Apple Tablet Goes With PA Semi Chip, Verizon iPhone With Qualcomm | iPhone | The Mac Observer.