Apple's Custom 5G Modems to Revolutionize Devices by 2024
TL;DR
Apple's long-awaited 5G modem is set to debut in the iPhone SE 4, iPhone 17 Air, and low-end iPads next year, marking a significant step in Apple's plan to reduce reliance on Qualcomm. The modem, developed over five years, will offer 5G speeds up to 4 Gbps but won't support mmWave. It's expected to be used in lower-end devices initially to mitigate risks, with advantages like lower power consumption and improved network scanning. Manufactured by TSMC, Apple's modem aims to surpass Qualcomm's technology by 2027.
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- Apple Plans Three-Year Modem Rollout in Bid to Top Qualcomm Bloomberg
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- Apple plans three-year modem rollout to compete with Qualcomm, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
- Apple Is “Investigating” The Possibility Of Adding A Modem Chip In Macs For Cellular Connecitivity, As Its Custom Chips Near Launch Wccftech
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