Why is Apple building its own 5G modems for iPhones?
Following years of R&D, Apple will put the first of its own self-developed cellular modem inside some of its products perhaps as soon as next year, the latest reporting claims.
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by Jonny Evans · Published August 22, 2024 · Last modified February 6, 2026
Following years of R&D, Apple will put the first of its own self-developed cellular modem inside some of its products perhaps as soon as next year, the latest reporting claims.
by Jonny Evans · Published November 3, 2022 · Last modified February 6, 2026
Despite years of work and billions of investment in developing its own 5G modem, Apple is sticking with Qualcomm 5G modems for next year’s iPhone 15.
by Jonny Evans · Published February 23, 2022 · Last modified February 6, 2026
Apple may begin manufacturing 5G chips via TSMC, a move that promises useful battery life improvements in future iPhones – and perhaps more improvement.
by Jonny Evans · Published December 5, 2019 · Last modified April 6, 2025
Qualcomm expects Apple will ‘make a great’ device as both firms hustle up to bring 5G iPhones to market in 2020…