Apple is considering bringing cellular connectivity to the Mac lineup for the first time, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The Cupertino company is said to be “investigating” the possibility of adding a modem chip to a future Mac, but a cellular Mac isn’t likely to launch until 2026 or later. Early in 2025, Apple plans to […]
Read MoreAs we wrote about earlier today, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman expects Apple’s first 5G modem to debut in a new iPhone SE, an ultra-thin iPhone 17, and low-end iPads in 2025. Towards the end of the report, he also outlined Apple’s modem plans for devices launching in 2026 and 2027, and we have summarized that information […]
Read MoreFollowing more than five years of development, Apple’s long-rumored 5G modem will debut in the fourth-generation iPhone SE, the so-called iPhone 17 Air, and low-end iPads next year, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The new iPhone SE, iPad Air, and entry-level iPad models are expected to launch as early as March, while the iPhone 17 […]
Read MoreBarclays analyst Tom O’Malley and his colleagues recently traveled to Asia to meet with various electronics manufacturers and suppliers. In a research note this week, outlining key takeaways from the trip, the analysts said they have “confirmed” that a fourth-generation iPhone SE with an Apple-designed 5G modem is slated to launch towards the end of […]
Read MoreThe iPhone SE 4 that’s set to come out early next year is expected to debut Apple’s first in-house 5G modem, according to Jeff Pu, an analyst who covers companies within Apple’s supply chain. In a research note this week with Hong Kong-based investment firm Haitong International Securities, Pu said Apple is expected to roll […]
Read MoreFor the last several years, Apple has been working to create its own 5G modem, with the eventual goal of eliminating the need to use third-party modem technology. Apple’s 5G modem is inching closer to completion, and we could see the first iPhone with an Apple modem in 2025. This guide covers everything we know […]
Read MoreApple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the first version of the chip might lack mmWave support. Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes today reported that Apple’s in-house 5G modem has yet to incorporate mmWave technology. Until that changes, Apple will likely continue to rely on its […]
Read MoreApple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, and it appears the chip will finally debut next year. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today estimated that shipments of Apple’s in-house 5G chip will reach 35-40 million units in 2025, and “grow rapidly” to 90-110 million units […]
Read MoreApple is investing billions of dollars into developing an in-house cellular modem, but the project is not expected to yield immediate improvements for users, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reports. In last week’s “Power On” newsletter, Gurman explained that, unlike the transition to Apple silicon, the company’s first custom modem will not offer noticeable benefits for users. […]
Read MoreApple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the project has reportedly faced numerous challenges and delays. At last, however, the project may be finally getting closer to completion. In a short article posted on social media platform X today, well-known Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi […]
Read MoreApple has extended its modem chip licensing agreement with Qualcomm through March 2027, Qualcomm said today during its first earnings call of 2024. Apple’s existing agreement has now been extended for two years, so we can expect to see Qualcomm modems in the next several iPhone generations. Apple has been working on developing its own […]
Read MoreApple is discontinuing in-house modem development after several unsuccessful attempts to perfect its own custom 5G modem chip, according to unconfirmed reports coming out of Asia. According to the operator of news aggregator account “yeux1122” on the Naver blog, supply chain sources related to Apple’s 5G modem departments claim that the company’s attempts to develop […]
Read MoreApple is continuing to run into troubles in its attempt to develop a 5G modem to replace Qualcomm’s 5G modems in the iPhone and other products, reports Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Apple in 2019 acquired the majority of Intel’s smartphone business and started in on a serious effort to develop its own modem hardware, but the […]
Read MoreIn the last few years, Apple has spent billions of dollars attempting to develop its own modem chip to replace the Qualcomm modem chips that it uses in iPhones, but a new paywalled Wall Street Journal report suggests Apple’s approach to the project has been dogged by unrealistic goals, a poor understanding of the challenges […]
Read MoreApple has extended its agreement to obtain modems from Qualcomm for three more years, in what appears to be a sign that work on the company’s own custom 5G modem is taking longer than previously expected Bloomberg reports. Apple is Qualcomm’s biggest client, accounting for almost a quarter of the company’s revenue. In a statement, […]
Read MoreApple plans to use its own modem chip for iPhones starting in 2025, according to information shared today by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. He previously said the fourth-generation iPhone SE would be Apple’s first device with the custom-designed 5G modem, but it’s not entirely clear if this is still the plan anymore. In July, […]
Read MoreApple’s rumored 5G modem project has multiple suppliers interested in assisting with final assembly of the chip, according to a new report. While the custom-designed modem will likely be manufactured by Apple’s chipmaking partner TSMC, the final packaging stage may be handled by other suppliers. Taiwanese supply chain publication DigiTimes today reported that ASE Technology […]
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