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MacBook Pro with SD card slot, no Touch Bar coming in 2021

3 days ago

MacBook Pro with SD card slot, no Touch Bar coming in 2021

Apple is planning to remove the Touch Bar in its forthcoming MacBook Pro redesign, but may add an SD card. The 2021 models will not, however, gain 5G.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Apple sued for alleged infringement of wireless communication patents

1 week ago

Apple sued for alleged infringement of wireless communication patents

Apple has been hit with a lawsuit claiming that the iPhone and other cellular-enabled products infringe on a handful of wireless communication patents.

By Mike Peterson | 1 week ago

Qualcomm acquires Nuvia chip design firm for $1.4 billion

1 week ago

Qualcomm acquires Nuvia chip design firm for $1.4 billion

Chip designer Nuvia, that was controversially founded by ex-Apple staff, is being bought by Qualcomm to help design custom processors for smartphones and laptops.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

TSMC sees record-breaking earnings from iPhone 12 demand

2 weeks ago

TSMC sees record-breaking earnings from iPhone 12 demand

Processor manufacturer TSMC reports record earnings for the quarter ending December 2020, believed to be attributed to demand for the 5G iPhone 12 range.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

Apple supplier predicts 500 million 5G phones in 2021

2 weeks ago

Apple supplier predicts 500 million 5G phones in 2021

Long-time Apple supplier Murata Manufacturing says demand from Apple and others will see it supplying components for at least 500 million 5G smart phones in 2021.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

Apple outpacing smartphone industry growth, will dominate 5G market in 2021

2 weeks ago

Apple outpacing smartphone industry growth, will dominate 5G market in 2021

Apple will continue to dominate the 5G market in 2021, according to analysts at TrendForce, with iPhone production expected to increase 15% across 2020.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

Foxconn sets sales record over strong demand for 5G iPhones

2 weeks ago

Foxconn sets sales record over strong demand for 5G iPhones

Foxconn's parent company Hon Hai has beaten expectations with record increased earnings due to demand for Apple's 5G iPhone 12 range.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

FCC auction of mid-range spectrum hits new high of $66.4 billion

1 month ago

FCC auction of mid-range spectrum hits new high of $66.4 billion

Bids in the Federal Communication Commission's sale of mid-range spectrum have hit a record $66.4 billion, suggesting fierce competition to buy licenses as telecom firms build out their 5G networks.

By Mike Peterson | 1 month ago

Verizon iPhone 12 users may get better speed on 4G LTE than 5G

1 month ago

Verizon iPhone 12 users may get better speed on 4G LTE than 5G

Verizon's low-band "nationwide 5G" network delivers slower speeds on an iPhone 12 than the carrier's 4G LTE network, according to new testing.

By Mike Peterson | 1 month ago

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iPhone 12 was the best-selling 5G smartphone in October

1 month ago

iPhone 12 was the best-selling 5G smartphone in October

The iPhone 12 has become the most popular 5G-enabled smartphone in the world, according to Counterpoint Research, accomplishing the feat in October after just two weeks of sales.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Strong iPhone 12 demand pushes Qualcomm to number one chip designer revenue

1 month ago

Strong iPhone 12 demand pushes Qualcomm to number one chip designer revenue

The launch of the iPhone 12 lineup has been a bright spot for Qualcomm, launching Apple's 5G modem chipmaker to the number one spot in a ranking of IC design companies by revenue.

By Mike Peterson | 1 month ago

Apple's own 5G 'iPhone 13' modem may be used in iPad Pro

1 month ago

Apple's own 5G 'iPhone 13' modem may be used in iPad Pro

Supply chain sources suggest Apple's plans to make its own mmWave 5G modem for the next iPhone, are sufficiently advanced that it may also use them in a 2021 iPad Pro.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

Apple, Verizon announce '5G Fleet Swap' program for enterprise

2 months ago

Apple, Verizon announce '5G Fleet Swap' program for enterprise

Apple and Verizon on Thursday announced a new "fleet swap" program that will allow enterprise customers to swap existing devices with 5G-compatible iPhone models.

By Mike Peterson | 2 months ago

Verizon, Apple holding enterprise event focused on 5G & iPhone 12

2 months ago

Verizon, Apple holding enterprise event focused on 5G & iPhone 12

On Nov. 19, Verizon is holding a virtual enterprise event with Apple focused on how business customers can fully utilize 5G and the new iPhone 12 lineup in existing workflows.

By Mike Peterson | 2 months ago

Apple joins industry group working on 6G in North America

2 months ago

Apple joins industry group working on 6G in North America

Apple and other prominent technology and networking companies have joined an industry group that's working to advance cellular technology in North America to 6G and beyond.

By Mike Peterson | 2 months ago

Apple Silicon event preview and AT&T's 5G on the AppleInsider podcast

2 months ago

Apple Silicon event preview and AT&T's 5G on the AppleInsider podcast

Apple's "One More Thing" event is next week and they've teased the release of Apple Silicon Macs. As we wait for that, we've been out testing AT&T's 5G+ mmWave service in the real world — and pre-orders begin for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and HomePod mini.

By Stephen Robles | 2 months ago

Supply chain seeing stronger than expected iPhone 12 holiday quarter demand

2 months ago

Supply chain seeing stronger than expected iPhone 12 holiday quarter demand

Earnings and other data from Apple's supply chain suggests that demand for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro is much stronger than expected, according to Morgan Stanley.

By Mike Peterson | 2 months ago

5G is a promise for the future, but isn't quite here today

2 months ago

5G is a promise for the future, but isn't quite here today

While the new iPhone 12 may be the first iPhone to utilize nascent 5G technology, you may want to temper your expectations when it comes to all the supposed speed increases.

By Amber Neely | 2 months ago

Apple's 5G in future iPhones may benefit from mmWave-based object detection

2 months ago

Apple's 5G in future iPhones may benefit from mmWave-based object detection

Apple hardware may offer faster 5G speeds in the future, by using mmWave signals to determine if nearby objects are blocking the path of transmissions, enabling it to switch to a different antenna configuration.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

iPhone 12 can act as 5GHz Wi-Fi hotspot, boon for 5G

2 months ago

iPhone 12 can act as 5GHz Wi-Fi hotspot, boon for 5G

Apple's iPhone 12 series sports an upgraded hotspot mode that supports 5GHz Wi-Fi connectivity, greatly expanding the handsets' utility amid a worldwide buildout of 5G cellular networks.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 months ago

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