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ENGADGET: Denon and Marantz AirPlay update finally released for $49

The acceptance of that product could be a boon for Qualcomm and a bear for a number of RF semiconductor companies, such as those that are key players in the PA, switch and filter space.

FORBES: Qualcomm Announcement Reignites Mobile M&A Possibilities

Forrester Research, a technology consultancy, argues that, although a huge number of fancy new wireless data devices will be manufactured, few will gain mass-market acceptance.

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