Apple may start using in-house 5G modem chips on iPhone from next year
2 years, 8 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 Qualcomm, which supplies the company with 5G modems currently, recently hinted that the iPhone maker may be planning to launch its own modems from next year. Last year, Qualcomm's CEO said that the company expects to supply 20 per cent of 5G modems for Apple’s iPhone from 2023.

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Apple’s next-gen modem could lead to slimmer iPhones and cellular MacBooks: Report
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1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
11 months, 1 week 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 …

Apple Might Be Already Working On 6G Tech For iPhones: What We Know
1 year, 1 month ago

Apple Might Be Already Working On 6G Tech For iPhones: What We Know

News 18  

Apple has been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones which was supposed to be launched in the coming years. And now, a new report hints that Apple may have actually stopped work on the 5G modem, instead it is ready to make a 6G modem for iPhones. It is interesting to see the focus change from 5G to …

Qualcomm to supply Apple with 5G chips until 2026 under new deal
1 year, 3 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
1 year, 10 months 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 …

Qualcomm to provide 5G modems for iPhone 15 series- Know more
2 years, 2 months ago

Qualcomm to provide 5G modems for iPhone 15 series- Know more

India TV News  

Qualcomm, a chip maker company has officially announced it to provide 5G modems for the next generation of the iPhone 15 series which will launch by 2023. The company earlier planned to provide around 20 per cent of the 5G modem parts for the upcoming iPhone 15 series. Akash Palkhiwala, Chief Financial Officer at Qualcomm, said during the company's fiscal …

Apple iPhone May Be 'Dead' and AR Headset May Replace It
3 years, 1 month ago

Apple iPhone May Be 'Dead' and AR Headset May Replace It

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Apple AR headset has been a part of the rumour mill for quite some time, but a new report suggests the company’s next ‘big thing’ will likely replace iPhones in ten years. According to notable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s goal is to replace the “iPhone with AR in ten years, representing the demand for ABF of AR headsets will …

iPhone 14, Apple Mixed Reality Headsets Will Come With Wi-Fi 6E: Apple Analyst
3 years, 1 month ago

iPhone 14, Apple Mixed Reality Headsets Will Come With Wi-Fi 6E: Apple Analyst

News 18  

Apple iPhone 14 series will launch next year, and it will come with Wi-F 6E connectivity, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted. In his ltest investor note, Kuo has hinted that the Apple iPhone 14 and the rumoured Apple Mixed Reality headsets will come with Wi-Fi 6E. This, the TF Securities analyst said, will accelerate a broader industry shift to …

Apple iPhone 13 may allow calling, texting even without network using new technology
3 years, 4 months ago

Apple iPhone 13 may allow calling, texting even without network using new technology

India Today  

iPhone 12 introduced 5G connectivity to Apple’s iPhone lineup, and people have favoured it by showing a huge demand for 5G. While this year’s upcoming iPhone will definitely feature 5G with enhanced capabilities, Apple may add a new cellular radio technology to the iPhone 13. According to the renowned analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 13 may come with a low-earth-orbit …

Apple's 2023 iPhones are Expected to Feature its Own 5G Modem Design: Report
3 years, 8 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 launch three new iPhones in 2020 and they will all feature 5G: Report
4 years, 2 months ago

Apple will launch three new iPhones in 2020 and they will all feature 5G: Report

Firstpost  

Days after Apple acquired Intel’s modem business, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s latest investor report suggests that all three Apple iPhones that will release in 2020, will support 5G. This report is revised from Kuo’s earlier prediction in June where he said that out of the three phones launching in 2020, only two of them will support 5G connectivity. Kuo says that …

Apple to Use Qualcomm's 5G Snapdragon Modems on Next iPhone Models Till At Least 2024, Roadmap Revealed
4 years, 2 months ago

Apple to Use Qualcomm's 5G Snapdragon Modems on Next iPhone Models Till At Least 2024, Roadmap Revealed

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The new iPhone 12 series packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 modem to enable 5G connectivity on the smartphone, a recent teardown video revealed. However, it now appears that Apple will continue its partnership with Qualcomm to provide the next generation Snapdragon 5G modems on the future iPhone models as well. According to a settlement filing between Apple and Qualcomm that …

5G is coming to the iPhone. But not everyone will notice
4 years, 2 months ago

5G is coming to the iPhone. But not everyone will notice

CNN  

New York CNN Business — It’s official: The iPhone is entering the 5G era. “Every decade, there’s a new technology that provides a step change in what we can do with our iPhones,” CEO Tim Cook said of the 5G iPhone 12. “Today is the beginning of a new era for iPhone.” 5G is next generation wireless network technology that’s …

What’s in the iPhone 12? Wall Street analysts give us their predictions
4 years, 3 months ago

What’s in the iPhone 12? Wall Street analysts give us their predictions

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Apple users are still awaiting the unveiling of the iPhone 12, after the tech giant introduced only new iPads, Apple Watches and a new services bundle at its virtual event last week. Bank of America analyst Wamsi Mohan said Apple may even choose to make only the highest end iPhone 12 connect to millimeter wave …

Why Was the iPhone 12 Not Launched at the September 15 Apple Event?
4 years, 3 months ago

Why Was the iPhone 12 Not Launched at the September 15 Apple Event?

News 18  

Apple iPhone 12 has been simmering among top searched keywords for a while. However, it is important to note that the iPhone 12 has been expected to be postponed from its usual launch timeline for a while now, so it really wasn’t that big a surprise when Apple only featured its 8th gen iPad, the all-new iPad Air, Watch Series …

iPhone 12 with 5G: Why didn’t Apple announce it?
4 years, 3 months ago

iPhone 12 with 5G: Why didn’t Apple announce it?

CNN  

San Francisco CNN Business — Consumers who tuned in to Apple’s signature early September event hoping to hear tantalizing details about the forthcoming iPhone 12 were treated instead to an hour-long infomercial detailing the company’s latest Apple Watch models and a refreshed line of mid-range and low-cost iPads. “Last year, we started selling iPhones in late September,” the company’s chief …

The iPhone 12 feature that could help convince millions of people to upgrade their phones
4 years, 5 months ago

The iPhone 12 feature that could help convince millions of people to upgrade their phones

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Apple has long been expected to debut a batch of 5G-enabled iPhones this fall. Now it appears all of the company’s new phone releases this year may be able to connect to the next generation of super-fast wireless networks, according to Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. “We believe iPhone 12 represents the most significant product cycle …

5G iPhone unlikely to launch in September, hints Qualcomm
4 years, 5 months ago

5G iPhone unlikely to launch in September, hints Qualcomm

India Today  

Qualcomm has hinted that the 5G iPhone may not launch in September after all. In its Q3 earnings report, the US-based chipmaker suggested there might be a delay for Apple's 5G iPhone lineup without specifying the name in the report. Since Apple releases its flagship iPhone models in September - October, the unavailability of a 5G iPhone model will impact …

Apple 2020 iPhone lineup with 5G connectivity will launch on schedule: Report
4 years, 9 months ago

Apple 2020 iPhone lineup with 5G connectivity will launch on schedule: Report

Firstpost  

Due to the ongoing pandemic, it was expected that Apple might not be able to launch this year’s iPhone series in September, as every year. As reported by Bloomberg, Apple’s Taiwan based manufacturer, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd or Foxconn, has clarified that though there were disruptions due to the Coronavirus outbreak, like travel restrictions and factories shut down, …

Apple's 5G iPhones can still arrive on time: Foxconn
4 years, 9 months ago

Apple's 5G iPhones can still arrive on time: Foxconn

Live Mint  

Taipei: Taiwan-based electronics contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd or Foxconn has reportedly said that the production of the 5G iPhones is likely to start on schedule for the fall launch of the new handsets. The introduction of 5G iPhones later this year would serve as a catalyst that can accelerate Apple iPhone growth in the financial year …

Apple is reportedly working on its own 5G antenna for the 2020 iPhones
4 years, 10 months ago

Apple is reportedly working on its own 5G antenna for the 2020 iPhones

Firstpost  

Even though 5G support is not yet available everywhere but many companies have already started pushing out smartphones with 5G capability. It was recently reported that Apple is expected to launch iPhones with 5G support this year. It was also reported that Apple would use Qualcomm 5G modem chips in its 2020 iPhones. However, the latest report by Fast Company …

Apple may ditch Qualcomm's 5G antennas for iPhone 12, to go with its own design
4 years, 10 months ago

Apple may ditch Qualcomm's 5G antennas for iPhone 12, to go with its own design

India Today  

Apple is expected to launch multiple iPhones this year, with at least one of them being a 5G enabled device. The latest claims that Apple is looking at a radical new design for the iPhone 12 for which it is designing a new 5G Antenna setup. But even as Apple is working on its new smartphone, it is working on …

2020 Apple iPhones will have 5G connectivity for selected markets but could be disabled for India
4 years, 11 months ago

2020 Apple iPhones will have 5G connectivity for selected markets but could be disabled for India

India Today  

Even though it is yet to make an appearance in India, 5G is the next major evolution in communications technology. Apple, however, has stayed out of the race so far but if the speculations are to be considered, this year's flagship iPhones will eventually jump into the 5G bandwagon. Initially, Kuo said the 2020 flagship iPhones will support 5G but …

Apple expected to launch four 5G iPhones in 2020: JPMorgan
5 years, 1 month ago

Apple expected to launch four 5G iPhones in 2020: JPMorgan

CNN  

San Francisco CNN Business — Apple is expected to release four 5G-capable iPhones in 2020, according to a forecast report from JPMorgan released Monday. The report’s predictions differ a bit from other speculation, some of which suggest the 2020 iPhone lineup will resemble the 2019 models with higher-end iPhones at 5.4 and 6.7-inches and a cheaper 6.1-inch phone. The report …

Apple will reportedly use Qualcomm's 5G modem chips on its next iPhone range
5 years, 2 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 will launch two 5G iPhones in 2020 with 5.4-inch, 6.7-inch OLED panel: Analyst
5 years, 6 months ago

Apple will launch two 5G iPhones in 2020 with 5.4-inch, 6.7-inch OLED panel: Analyst

India Today  

Apple is expected to launch three iPhones this year. The report suggests that like this year Apple will also be bringing three iPhones in 2020 out of which two will be 5G enabled. In the same report, Kuo reveals that all the three iPhones coming in 2020 will pack OLED panel and will be smaller than the iPhone XS. The …

Qualcomm and Apple settle their fight, Intel exits 5G modem business
5 years, 8 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 rivals see 5G as ‘golden opportunity’ to beat iPhone
5 years, 9 months ago

Apple’s rivals see 5G as ‘golden opportunity’ to beat iPhone

Live Mint  

Portland: Now that the first 5G devices are hitting the US market, Apple Inc. is under more pressure to start readying a comparable iPhone — or watch its dominance come under attack. “If we are a leader in 5G, and smartphone companies including Apple want to be a leader in a 5G era, they are going to be interested in …

Apple's 5G iPhone could be delayed until 2021
5 years, 9 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 …

Apple iPhone 5G is a year away, but component sourcing issues are already here
5 years, 10 months ago

Apple iPhone 5G is a year away, but component sourcing issues are already here

Live Mint  

New York: Apple Inc. is expected to wait until 2020 before it releases a 5G version of its iPhone, but even with a time frame that puts a potential launch after rivals such as Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, Apple may still struggle to get the necessary components to build the product. According to Cowen, Apple is “in a difficult position" …

Qualcomm announces 5G chips for cars, PCs and home broadbrand at MWC 2019
5 years, 10 months 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 spoke to Samsung and MediaTek to supply 5G modems for its 2019 iPhones
5 years, 11 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 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 …

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