Apple will debut its rumored custom-designed 5G modem in 2023’s iPhone models and the component will not be integrated into the device’s A-series chip, DigiTimes reports. In paywalled report published earlier today, sources speaking to DigiTimes said that 2022 will be the last year when Qualcomm supplies all of the modems in iPhone models. Thereafter, […]
Read MoreMore than 50% of iPhone 13 models set to be shipped later this year will support mmWave, according to a paywalled preview of a DigiTimes report, in line with rumors that mmWave will be supported in more regions. “Apple will launch its next-generation iPhone series – tentatively dubbed the iPhone 13 – later in 2021, […]
Read MoreQualcomm today introduced the Snapdragon X65, the world’s first 10 Gigabit 5G modem and antenna system for smartphones, enabling theoretical data speeds up to 10 gigabits per second. Apple will likely use the Snapdragon X65 in 2022 iPhones. While real-world download speeds will likely remain far below the peak of 10 gigabits per second, devices […]
Read MoreThe iPhone 13 lineup may expand faster mmWave 5G connectivity to more countries outside the United States, according to Taiwanese supply chain sources cited by Patently Apple. The report claims that a Taiwanese company called Qiqi is in the process of receiving a “large order” for mmWave antennas destined for the iPhone 13 lineup, which […]
Read MoreA new report published today by Counterpoint Research finds that the iPhone 12 became the world’s bestselling 5G smartphone in October, in spite of its delayed launch. Although the iPhone 12 was only sold for two weeks in October, it was still able to top the rankings. These two weeks’ worth of sales allowed the […]
Read MoreQualcomm earned $8.3 billion in revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the company’s earnings report that was shared today. That’s up 73 percent from the fourth quarter of 2019, with Qualcomm’s strong performance due in part to the 5G chips used in the iPhone 12 and other smartphones on the market. As […]
Read MoreAs expected, the entire iPhone 12 lineup is compatible with faster 5G networks, but Apple’s website confirms that support for high-frequency mmWave bands is limited to models sold in the United States. This includes compatibility with Verizon’s new 5G Ultra Wideband network, which as of today is available in 55 cities across the country. mmWave […]
Read MoreThe upcoming iPhone 12 may have serious issues connecting to 5G in the United Kingdom, reports The Telegraph. The report cites “industry insiders” who say that iPhone 12 models may not support the 700MHz 5G band. Lower-spectrum bands such as 700MHz are crucial to 5G coverage since they are far-reaching and penetrate well through walls […]
Read MoreApple’s upcoming launch of 5G iPhones might not be a “massive event” due to economic uncertainty amid the global health crisis, AT&T Communications CEO Jeff McElfresh said in a paywalled interview published by CNBC. “I do believe that you will see many of the iPhone subscribers move to upgrade to the device,” said McElfresh. “But […]
Read MoreAll of the iPhones in Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup will have Qualcomm modems that support 5G, but potential buyers need to know that not all 5G networks are equal. There’s the super fast mmWave (millimeter wave) 5G and the slower but more widespread Sub-6GHz 5G. There have been mixed rumors about which iPhone 12 models […]
Read MoreFuture 5G iPhone models could feature larger capacity batteries or more compact battery modules than those found in existing handsets, thanks to Apple’s adoption of key integrative technologies first seen in the company’s AirPods Pro wireless headphones. DigiTimes today reports that Apple is looking to move towards the combined use of system-in-package (SiP) and flexible […]
Read MoreApple’s 2020 iPhone lineup will feature 5G support for the first time, and several rumors have suggested that the new iPhones coming this year are expected to support both sub-6GHz and mmWave networks, which are two different 5G technologies that carriers are rolling out. mmWave, the fastest 5G technology, will be used in dense urban […]
Read MoreApple is widely expected to release its first 5G iPhones later this year, and multiple sources have indicated that these models will be equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 modem, including analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and the Nikkei Asian Review. To the contrary, a paywalled snippet from DigiTimes today claims that Apple’s chipmaking partner TSMC will begin […]
Read MoreApple is expected to unveil its first 5G-enabled iPhones in September, but some analysts believe that models with support for ultra-fast mmWave technology will likely launch after sub-6GHz models due to production challenges and the global health crisis. Apple is believed to be designing its own antenna-in-package or “AiP” module for mmWave iPhones, potentially contributing […]
Read MoreQualcomm this week introduced the Snapdragon X60, its third-generation 5G modem for mobile devices. The company says the first 5G smartphones featuring the X60 are expected to launch early next year.Built on a 5nm process, the X60 packs higher power efficiency into a smaller footprint compared to its 7nm-based predecessor, the Snapdragon X55. In the […]
Read MoreApple is designing the antenna module that will be used in its 5G iPhones in-house because it was unhappy with the version that Qualcomm designed, reports Fast Company, citing a source with knowledge of Apple’s plans.Apple reportedly “balked” at the design of the QTM 525 5G millimeter-wave antenna module offered by Qualcomm because it “doesn’t […]
Read MoreDuring today’s earnings call covering the first fiscal quarter of 2020, Apple CEO Tim Cook was asked about 5G, and how much of a demand driver it might be for Apple.Cook of course said that he wouldn’t comment on future Apple products with respect to 5G, but said 5G is in the “early innings of […]
Read MoreThe United States Federal Communications Commission today cleared the way for OnGo [PDF], a wireless product spearheaded by the Citizens Broadcast Radio Service Alliance (CBRS) that aims to use the 3.5GHz band for a range of applications, including improving data speeds and connectivity across the United States on both 4G and 5G networks.The CBRS Alliance […]
Read MoreApple is planning to implement 5G technology in all of the iPhones coming in 2020, and Apple’s suppliers are gearing up for the transition. One supplier, Murata Manufacturing, recently developed an “ultrasmall” version of a key electronic component, which will allow Apple to free up a bit of valuable space in its 5G iPhones. According […]
Read MoreT-Mobile today announced that its 600MHz 5G network has gone live across the United States, bringing 5G connectivity to those who have a compatible smartphone. According to T-Mobile, its 5G network covers more than 200 million people and more than 1 million square miles, though connectivity is limited to the OnePlus 7T 5G McLaren and […]
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