Apple Aims To Beat Qualcomm In 5G Modem Performance, Developing Three Custom Variants; iPhone 18 Pro And iPad Pro To Support mmWave Versions

Apple working on three variants of 5G modems for iPhone and iPad models to beat Qualcomm

Apple is planning to replace Qualcomm as its modem supplier starting next year, but the transition will not be abrupt, as it will take the company at least three years to shift fully to its custom 5G modems for the iPhone and iPad. Apple adopted a similar approach when it launched the M series of chips, and it appears that the company will take its sweet time perfecting the technology. A new report claims that Apple is working on three different variants of its custom modems, and next year’s iPhone SE 4 and iPhone 17 Air will be the first […]

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