Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm
1 month ago

Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm

The Hindu  

Apple on Wednesday revealed its first custom-designed modem chip that will help connect iPhones to wireless data networks, a move that will make the company less reliant on chips from Qualcomm that also power its Android rivals. Qualcomm chips also power Android gadgets and Windows laptops that compete with Apple's devices. NEW PLATFORM WITH GLOBAL COMPATIBILITY The C1 subsystem is the most complex technology Apple has ever built, with a baseband modem manufactured with advanced 4-nanometer chipmaking technology and a transceiver made with 7-nanometer technology, Johny Srouji, Apple's senior vice president of hardware technologies, said in an interview at one of Apple's silicon labs in Sunnyvale, California. For example, if an iPhone encounters congested data networks, the phone's processor can signal to the modem which traffic is the most time sensitive and put it ahead of other data transfers, making the phone feel more responsive to the user's needs, said Arun Mathias, vice president for wireless software at Apple.

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Apple could fully integrate in-house 5G modem by 2028: Mark Gurman
1 month ago

Apple could fully integrate in-house 5G modem by 2028: Mark Gurman

Live Mint  

California based tech giant Apple is reportedly advancing its efforts to reduce reliance on Qualcomm by integrating its in-house 5G modem directly into its chipset. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant is currently testing successors to its first proprietary modem, with full integration expected by 2028. Several media reports believe Apple could surpass Qualcomm’s modem technology with its …

Apple to launch new MacBook Air with M4 chip next month
1 month ago

Apple to launch new MacBook Air with M4 chip next month

Firstpost  

Reports suggest that Apple has already started clearing out existing MacBook Air stock, a strong indication that the new models are just around the corner. A major hardware upgrade on the way Reports suggest that Apple has already started clearing out existing MacBook Air stock, a strong indication that the new models are just around the corner. Apple’s move towards …

Mint Explainer: The great significance of Apple’s first-ever custom modem chip for iPhones
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1 month ago

Mint Explainer: The great significance of Apple’s first-ever custom modem chip for iPhones

Live Mint  

Apple Inc. on Wednesday unveiled its first-ever custom modem chip, Apple C1, while launching the iPhone 16e. However, Intel kept assigning and missing multiple deadlines, which eventually led to Apple’s iPhone 11 in 2019 launching without 5G connectivity. Further, Chinese smartphone companies typically sell smartphones at one-fourth or even one-fifth the price of Apple’s iPhones, opting instead for a business …

Apple Might Debut its In-House Wi-Fi Chip With iPhone 17 Series
1 month ago

Apple Might Debut its In-House Wi-Fi Chip With iPhone 17 Series

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple might introduce its in-house Wi-Fi chip with the iPhone 17 series, replacing the Broadcom chip. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the upcoming iPhone 17 series might feature Apple’s in-house Wi-Fi chips, replacing Broadcom’s chips. My latest industry survey indicates that all new 2H25 iPhone 17 models will feature Apple’s in-house Wi-Fi chips,” Ming-Chi Kuo said in a post …

iPhone 16e’s C1 modem: Apple’s first step toward full chip independence?
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1 month ago

iPhone 16e’s C1 modem: Apple’s first step toward full chip independence?

Live Mint  

Tech giant Apple has officially introduced its first in-house iPhone modem, the C1, with the launch of the iPhone 16e, marking a significant step in the tech giant’s ongoing strategy to reduce its dependence on Qualcomm’s 5G chips. The C1 modem is being hailed as the most power-efficient modem ever featured in a smartphone, contributing to the iPhone 16e’s impressive …

Apple finally launches its in-house modem with iPhone 16e, moving away from Qualcomm. Here's why it matters
1 month ago

Apple finally launches its in-house modem with iPhone 16e, moving away from Qualcomm. Here's why it matters

Firstpost  

Apple’s new modem is part of what it calls the C1 subsystem, a set of key components designed to improve performance, efficiency, and battery life. The company has spent years testing the modem with 180 carriers across 55 countries to ensure it works globally Apple’s modem may be a major milestone, but it’s not perfect — yet. This new modem …

Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm
1 month ago

Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm

Deccan Chronicle  

Sunnyvale: Apple on Wednesday revealed its first custom-designed modem chip that will help connect iPhones to wireless data networks, a move that will make the company less reliant on chips from Qualcomm that also power its Android rivals. Qualcomm chips also power Android gadgets and Windows laptops that compete with Apple's devices. New platform with global compatibility The C1 subsystem …

Apple almost ready to switch to in-house Bluetooth and WiFi modem for iPhone, smart home
3 months, 1 week ago

Apple almost ready to switch to in-house Bluetooth and WiFi modem for iPhone, smart home

Firstpost  

Apple’s custom-designed chips are set to debut in future iPhones and smart home devices, with TSMC taking the reins on production. By designing its own connectivity chips, Apple aims to optimise performance and streamline integration across its ecosystem Apple is advancing its plans to release its long-awaited cellular modem chips in 2024, marking another step in phasing out reliance on …

Apple nears switch to in-house Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip for iPhone, smart home, Bloomberg reports
3 months, 1 week ago

Apple nears switch to in-house Bluetooth and Wi-Fi chip for iPhone, smart home, Bloomberg reports

Live Mint  

Dec 12 - Apple is planning to switch to a homegrown chip for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connections for its devices starting next year, a move that will phase out some parts currently supplied by Broadcom, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. The chip, code-named Proxima, has been under development for several years and is now slated to go into the first …

Apple’s next-gen modem could lead to slimmer iPhones and cellular MacBooks: Report
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple’s next-gen modem could lead to slimmer iPhones and cellular MacBooks: Report

Live Mint  

Apple is reportedly making significant strides towards the development of a groundbreaking in-house modem, which is poised to reshape its product line-up. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new modem, codenamed "Sinope," is set to replace the Qualcomm chips currently used in iPhones, promising improved power efficiency and a more compact design. Reports suggest that the new component could enable …

Apple Is Going To Part Ways With Qualcomm Completely By 2027? Here's What We Know
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Is Going To Part Ways With Qualcomm Completely By 2027? Here's What We Know

ABP News  

Apple is gearing up to launch its highly anticipated line of cellular modem chips next year, marking a significant step towards reducing its reliance on Qualcomm, according to a Bloomberg report. Qualcomm, a leader in modem chips that power mobile data connectivity, has already signalled to investors that Apple plans to phase out its use of Qualcomm components. Investors are …

Apple May Introduce Macs with Cellular Connectivity
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple May Introduce Macs with Cellular Connectivity

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple is planning to bring out its in-house modem to market and this could pave the way for slimmer iPhones, cellular-connected Macs, and headsets. The modem will help Apple to create a smartphone 2mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro, and also in the future, it will allow for new designs, which include foldable devices, reported Bloomberg. Apple is also …

Apple plans for foldable iPhone, Mac with cellular connectivity and more revealed
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple plans for foldable iPhone, Mac with cellular connectivity and more revealed

India Today  

Apple is reportedly working on significant upgrades to its product line as it develops next-generation products like foldable iPhones, Macs, and more. The new modem may enable Apple to explore new form factors and designs for the iPhone, including slimmer chassis and foldables. According to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's new modem, codenamed "Sinope," will come in 2025. …

Apple's 5G Modem to Debut in 2025, Aims to Overtake Qualcomm
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple's 5G Modem to Debut in 2025, Aims to Overtake Qualcomm

Deccan Chronicle  

Apple’s in-house modem system is set to debut next year and it will replace components from long-term partner, Qualcomm. Apple planned to bring out its in-house modem to market in 2021, where it invested billions of dollars setting up labs as well as acquired Intel’s modem group for about $1 billion and also hired engineers from other companies but it …

Apple To Continue Using Qualcomm Modems For iPhones Till 2027: Here’s Why
1 year, 1 month ago

Apple To Continue Using Qualcomm Modems For iPhones Till 2027: Here’s Why

News 18  

Apple has decided to extend its deal with Qualcomm to use its modems for iPhones going all the way till 2027. The new deal means Apple can use Qualcomm’s modem for iPhone models till March, 2027. Some of you might remember that Apple acquired Intel’s modem chip business a few years back, which was going to be the platform on …

Qualcomm Inks Deal With Apple to Supply iPhone Chips Through 2026
1 year, 6 months ago

Qualcomm Inks Deal With Apple to Supply iPhone Chips Through 2026

Live Mint  

The agreement comes as Apple has been trying to build its own modem chips to stop using Qualcomm’s. Qualcomm reached a three-year deal with Apple to supply the iPhone maker with 5G communications chips, the latest sign that Apple’s effort to make them in-house has yet to bear fruit. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Qualcomm said Monday it would supply Apple with the …

Qualcomm to supply Apple with 5G chips until 2026 under new deal
1 year, 6 months ago

Qualcomm to supply Apple with 5G chips until 2026 under new deal

The Hindu  

Qualcomm on Monday said it had signed a new deal with Apple to supply 5G chips to the iPhone maker until at least 2026. The San Diego, California-based firm previously signed a supply deal with Apple in 2019, after the two companies settled a protracted legal battle. Under the deal announced Monday, Qualcomm said it will supply Apple with chips …

Qualcomm Believes Apple Will Use Its Own 5G Modem For iPhones Next Year
2 years ago

Qualcomm Believes Apple Will Use Its Own 5G Modem For iPhones Next Year

News 18  

Qualcomm CEO said that it is expecting that Apple may move into making in-house 5G modem chips for its 2024 iPhones, at the Mobile World Congress 2023 in Barcelona. Although Apple’s most recent iPhone 14 models use Qualcomm modems, the company has been attempting to go it solo in the wireless connectivity market for several years, reports CNBC. “We’re making …

Apple plans to use latest chip tech by Taiwan TSMC in iPhones, Macs
2 years, 6 months ago

Apple plans to use latest chip tech by Taiwan TSMC in iPhones, Macs

The Hindu  

Apple Inc. is planning to use an updated version of Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC's latest chip producing technology in iPhones and Macbooks next year, the Nikkei Asia newspaper reported on Wednesday. The A17 mobile processor, which is currently under development, will be mass-produced using TSMC's N3E chipmaking tech, expected to be available in the second half of next year, the report …

Apple may start using in-house 5G modem chips on iPhone from next year
2 years, 10 months ago

Apple may start using in-house 5G modem chips on iPhone from next year

India Today  

Apple started offering 5G on iPhones in 2020. Apple is in the process of phasing out third-party suppliers for iPhone components and its next step may be using in-house 5G modems. A new report has said that the iPhone next year may ditch the Qualcomm 5G modem in favour of Apple’s self-developed 5G modem. Apple has not confirmed anything, but …

Apple's chip manufacturer hints iPhone 14 may get 3nm A16 processor next year
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple's chip manufacturer hints iPhone 14 may get 3nm A16 processor next year

India Today  

Apple’s main chipset manufacturer and supplier, TSMC, has reportedly begun the trials of its 3nm chipset, rekindling the speculation that next year’s iPhone 14 will use the new process on the A16 processor. A pilot production of tapeouts will mean the foundry may be on track to mass produce the 3nm chipsets next year. The Information previously reported that 3nm …

Qualcomm to work with more than 30 companies on faster 5G variant
3 years, 8 months ago

Qualcomm to work with more than 30 companies on faster 5G variant

The Hindu  

Qualcomm Inc on Monday said it expects to work with more than 30 carriers and telecommunications gear providers who have committed to using the faster variant of 5G networking technology. The fastest version of 5G uses higher frequencies and is called “millimetre wave” by Qualcomm, the world’s biggest supplier of wireless data chips for smart phones, though different carriers brand …

Apple's 2023 iPhones are Expected to Feature its Own 5G Modem Design: Report
3 years, 10 months ago

Apple's 2023 iPhones are Expected to Feature its Own 5G Modem Design: Report

News 18  

Apple is reportedly gearing up to move away from Qualcomm and shift to its own, custom 5G modem chip within two years’ time. According to MacRumors, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated in an investor note that starting 2023, Apple should have its own 5G modem design as part of the 2023 iPhones, therefore removing its reliance on Qualcomm entirely. Word about …

Apple will reportedly use Qualcomm's 5G modem chips on its next iPhone range
5 years, 4 months ago

Apple will reportedly use Qualcomm's 5G modem chips on its next iPhone range

Firstpost  

Apple is said to be moving forward to launch the first lineup of 5G-enabled iPhones next year. Earlier this year, Apple acquired Intel’s 5G modem business indicating that it will be heading towards building its own homegrown modems for its iPhones. Nikkei’s claim of Apple using Qualcomm chips suggests that its own modems aren’t ready for deployment next year. The …

Apple buys Intel's smartphone modem division for $1 billion in push for chip independence
5 years, 7 months ago

Apple buys Intel's smartphone modem division for $1 billion in push for chip independence

The Hindu  

Apple took a major step toward supplying its own smartphone chips by purchasing the majority of Intel’s modem business in a deal valued at $1 billion, the companies said on Thursday. Combined with its existing portfolio, Apple will have 17,000 wireless technology patents, ranging from cellular communication standards to modems, making it a more powerful player in global licensing talks …

Intel's smartphone modem business acquired by Apple for $1bn
5 years, 7 months ago

Intel's smartphone modem business acquired by Apple for $1bn

India TV News  

Apple has announced the acquisition of chip-maker Intel's smartphone modem business for $1 billion. Also, read: Google ventures with its e-commerce shopping platform to take on Amazon Approximately 2,200 Intel employees will join Apple, along with intellectual property, equipment and leases, the Cupertino-based iPhone maker said in a statement late Thursday. "This agreement enables us to focus on developing technology …

Apple buys Intel’s smartphone modem division for $1 billion
5 years, 7 months ago

Apple buys Intel’s smartphone modem division for $1 billion

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple is paying Intel $1 billion for the chip maker’s smartphone modem division in a deal driven by the upcoming transition to the next generation of wireless technology. Apple’s purchase of Intel’s smartphone modem patents and other technology could bolster its attempt to build its own line 5G chips and lessen its dependence on Qualcomm. “This is …

Apple buys majority of Intel modem business in a deal valued at $1 billion
5 years, 7 months ago

Apple buys majority of Intel modem business in a deal valued at $1 billion

Firstpost  

Apple has always relied on outside suppliers for modem chips that connect devices to a wireless network. Apple Inc took a major step toward supplying its own smartphone chips by purchasing the majority of Intel Corp’s modem business in a deal valued at $1 billion, the companies said on Thursday. Combined with its existing portfolio, Apple will have 17,000 wireless …

Apple to buy majority of Intel's modem chip business for $1 billion
5 years, 7 months ago

Apple to buy majority of Intel's modem chip business for $1 billion

Live Mint  

Apple Inc said on Thursday it would buy the majority of Intel Corp's smartphone modem business for $1 billion, months after the chipmaker announced plans to exit the 5G modem chip business. Apple will hold over 17,000 wireless technology patents and take on about 2,200 Intel employees after the completion of the deal, the iPhone maker said. Intel had positioned …

Qualcomm and Apple settle their fight, Intel exits 5G modem business
5 years, 11 months ago

Qualcomm and Apple settle their fight, Intel exits 5G modem business

India Today  

Qualcomm and Apple on Tuesday decided to settle their lawsuits, putting an end to their ongoing legal battle around the world. Earlier reports suggested that the launch of a 5G iPhone by Apple might be inevitably delayed owing to a multitude of factors including Intel missing developmental deadlines for its 5G smartphone modem and lack of a suitable alternative to …

Apple's 5G iPhone could be delayed until 2021
5 years, 11 months ago

Apple's 5G iPhone could be delayed until 2021

India Today  

5G smartphones are hot right now. According to a report by Fast Company, Intel, which was supposed to be Apple's sole supplier for 5G modems is having troubles meeting the developmental deadlines for its XMM 8160 5G modem, due to which the Cupertino, California headquartered company has lost faith in the chipmaker to deliver the 5G chip in time. In …

Qualcomm announces 5G chips for cars, PCs and home broadbrand at MWC 2019
6 years ago

Qualcomm announces 5G chips for cars, PCs and home broadbrand at MWC 2019

Firstpost  

Qualcomm Inc on Monday announced 5G networking chips for a range of applications beyond smartphones, aiming to bolster a business that has lost Apple Inc as a major customer and faces unprecedented levels of competition. At the Mobile World Congress event in Spain on Monday, Qualcomm announced its plans to get its 5G chips into other markets beyond phones. Qualcomm …

Apple to resume selling of older iPhone models in Germany with Qualcomm chips
6 years, 1 month ago

Apple to resume selling of older iPhone models in Germany with Qualcomm chips

Firstpost  

Apple began phasing in Intel’s modem chips in 2016 after years of using chips exclusively from Qualcomm. Apple Inc said Thursday that it will resume selling older iPhone models in its stores in Germany, where they were banned last year due to a patent infringement ruling. The iPhones will be sold in Germany only with chips from Qualcomm Inc, instead …

Apple Claims Qualcomm Refused to Sell Chipsets for iPhones
6 years, 2 months ago

Apple Claims Qualcomm Refused to Sell Chipsets for iPhones

The Quint  

Apple reportedly dialed Intel's CEO at the time, Brian Krzanich, to ask the company to supply all modems needed for the iPhone instead of only half the volume. We were working toward doing that with Qualcomm, but in the end they would not support us or sell us chips," the report quoted William as saying. Mollenkopf on Friday had said …

Apple spoke to Samsung and MediaTek to supply 5G modems for its 2019 iPhones
6 years, 2 months ago

Apple spoke to Samsung and MediaTek to supply 5G modems for its 2019 iPhones

Firstpost  

Apple existing vendor is Intel, which is the sole supplier of chips its 2018 iPhones. Apple held talks with Samsung and MediaTek along with existing vendor Intel to supply 5G modem chips for 2019 iPhones, according to an Apple executive’s testimony at a trial between Qualcomm and the US Federal Trade Commission on 11 January. On the stand at a …

Apple plans to make its own modems to take on Qualcomm
6 years, 3 months ago

Apple plans to make its own modems to take on Qualcomm

India Today  

Reports of Apple planning to develop it's own modem aren't exactly new. According to a report by The Information, the Cupertino, California based tech giant is actively looking to work on developing a homegrown cellular modem and hiring engineers who would help the company achieve its goal. The company is working to build its own cellular modem chip that would …

Qualcomm accuses Apple of stealing its trade secrets and giving them to Intel
6 years, 5 months ago

Qualcomm accuses Apple of stealing its trade secrets and giving them to Intel

Firstpost  

Qualcomm made the accusations in a motion to amend a complaint that was originally filed in November. Qualcomm Inc on Tuesday alleged that Apple Inc stole its trade secrets and gave them to Intel Corp with the goal of improving Intel’s chips so Apple could replace Qualcomm’s chips, the latest move in a drawn-out legal dispute. Qualcomm made the accusations …

Qualcomm says Apple stole its patented modem tech and gave it to Intel
6 years, 5 months ago

Qualcomm says Apple stole its patented modem tech and gave it to Intel

India Today  

There's a twist in the tale. A tale that begins some two years ago when Apple accused Qualcomm of abusing its position as a dominant supplier of smartphone modems charging unusually high fees to license associated patents. Qualcomm has now accused Apple of stealing its patented wireless technology for several years -- until now -- to help boost Intel's chances …

Apple will only use Intel modems for its 2018 iPhones: Qualcomm
6 years, 7 months ago

Apple will only use Intel modems for its 2018 iPhones: Qualcomm

India Today  

Many reports have speculated in the past and Qualcomm has now confirmed it - Apple will not be using Qualcomm modems for its next generation iPhones and will instead go with Intel as its exclusive supplier. This comes just a couple of days after Ookla's Speedtest and Qualcomm claimed based on millions of test that Android phones with Qualcomm modems …

Qualcomm and Samsung announce strategic partnership as Apple looks to building its own chips
7 years, 1 month ago

Qualcomm and Samsung announce strategic partnership as Apple looks to building its own chips

Firstpost  

Qualcomm Incorporated’s Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. subsidiary in particular will work with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in a longstanding deal that will see the industry transition from 4G to 5G. “The announcement today underscores the importance of our longstanding strategic relationship with Samsung in driving core mobile technology into many different segments,” said Cristiano Amon, president, Qualcomm Incorporated. “As Qualcomm continues …

Apple might drop Qualcomm chips from future iPhones and iPads: Report
7 years, 4 months ago

Apple might drop Qualcomm chips from future iPhones and iPads: Report

Firstpost  

Apple Inc has designed iPhones and iPads that would drop chips supplied by Qualcomm Inc, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Wall Street Journal first reported that Apple could drop Qualcomm chips Monday. Though Qualcomm has for several years supplied Apple’s modems — which help Apple’s phones connect to wireless data networks — Intel Corp has provided …

Qualcomm seeks to bar Apple from selling some iPhone and iPad models in the US: Report
7 years, 8 months ago

Qualcomm seeks to bar Apple from selling some iPhone and iPad models in the US: Report

Firstpost  

Chipmaker Qualcomm Inc will ask the US International Trade Commission to bar Apple Inc from selling some iPhones and iPads in the United States that use chips made by competitor Intel Corp on the grounds that the devices infringe on six Qualcomm patents. In a request that would broaden its legal battle with Apple, San Diego-based Qualcomm said it will …

Qualcomm Spends Big Money To Get In The Car (Chip) Business
8 years, 4 months ago

Qualcomm Spends Big Money To Get In The Car (Chip) Business

NPR  

Qualcomm Spends Big Money To Get In The Car Business Enlarge this image toggle caption Gregory Bull/AP Gregory Bull/AP Smartphone chip maker Qualcomm Inc. has agreed to buy NXP Semiconductors for $38 billion. And after Qualcomm lost some modem chip business in the popular iPhone 7 to Intel, the acquisition could boost its iPhone share thanks to NXP sensor and …

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