When it originally introduced the iPhone with 5G connectivity, Apple wasn’t exactly ahead of the curve. However, even since the release of the iPhone 12, Apple has made available a number of items that contain 5G cellular radios.
Despite the fact that Apple has switched the majority of its products over to using its own silicon, Qualcomm is still the company that supplies the 5G modem chips that are featured in Apple’s smartphones at this time. According to recent reports, Apple has been unable to successfully build its own 5G modem chip, thus it appears that this situation will last for a considerable amount of time.
Continuing with Qualcomm’s 5G modem as our primary option
An analyst by the name of Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple may have been unsuccessful in manufacturing its own modem chip for the iPhone 5G. Kuo does not explain why or what has happened, but he believes that as a result of this setback, Apple will continue to rely on Qualcomm for at least a short while longer.
Up until some point during the second half of 2023, Apple will continue to rely only on Qualcomm as its source for 5G modem processors.
Kuo continues to have a positive outlook on the situation, claiming that Apple would keep working on the development of its very own 5G modem chip. He elaborates that by the time Apple is successful, Qualcomm will have other revenue sources in place to compensate for the loss of its modem chip business to Apple.
He says this would happen by the time 2020 rolls around. Kuo has a solid track record when it comes to reporting on Apple news, despite the fact that things may shift in the years to come.
Apple is poised to make tremendous strides in 2018. If you believe the reports, the next iPhone will be the first phone in quite some time to offer a rather obvious differentiation between itself and other phones on the market.
The notch, which was first introduced with the iPhone X, is slated to be removed from the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro that is expected to be unveiled by Apple. In addition to the redesign, there will be improvements made to the device’s processor as well as its cameras. It is anticipated that Apple will debut its newest iPhone models near the conclusion of this year.
