July 24 (Reuters) - Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm told customers it would raise ‌prices by a percentage in ‌the double digits due to rising costs, Bloomberg ​News reported on Friday, citing a letter sent to clients. Here are some details:• Qualcomm sent the letter to ‌customers on Friday, ⁠informing them that the price hike will go into effect ⁠for products shipped after September 1, the report said. • The company ​told customers ​it could no ​longer absorb rising ‌supplier costs and had sought alternative components from new suppliers, Bloomberg reported. • Qualcomm declined to comment. • Qualcomm is set to ​report its ‌third-quarter results on July 29.