30 August 2010 Last updated at 14:03 ET

Intel to buy Infineon wireless unit for $1.4bn

IPhone fanatic with his handset Infineon's wireless business makes chips for Apple's iPhones

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US chipmaker Intel has agreed to buy the wireless unit of German counterpart Infineon for $1.4bn (£905m) in cash.

The deal was widely anticipated; however, Infineon had been expected to obtain a higher price for the business, which makes chips for Apple's iPhones.

Infineon's share price fell 3.7% on the news, making it the day's worst performer in Germany's Dax index.

The news follows Intel's announcement on 19 August that it would buy security software company McAfee for $7.68bn.

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