Following a ban of 5G-equipped iPhones and iPads in Colombia, Apple has fought back against Ericsson in its 5G patent infringement row by filing its first ever lawsuit over what it claims should be treated as essential ones to global standards.
Apple's 5G-equipped iPhones and iPads are banned from sale and import in Colombia, ordered after a court determined Apple's products infringe on a patent owned by Ericsson.
Apple's project to create a 5G modem of its own design may not be going how it wants, with Qualcomm now thought to be the sole modem supplier for the iPhone 15 launch in 2023.
Ericsson is extending its legal battle with Apple over 5G patents, with new filings indicating the patent infringement fight will also be taking place in the United Kingdom.
Apple's move towards creating its own modems could revolutionize how it produces mobile devices like the rumored Apple Glass, but only if it can match or exceed the performance of its existing modem supplier, Qualcomm.
Apple has updated its iPhone SE to a new generation, with the entry-level smartphone now boasting 5G connectivity, but has Apple done enough to encourage people to upgrade to a new model?
The number of 5G smartphones being used across the globe surpassed 4G for the first time in January, with Apple's iPhone being a key driver in several regions.
While Apple has announced the new iPhone SE has having 5G, it's limited to the slower sub-6 speed, instead of the faster mmWave of the iPhone 13 range.
Apple has debuted a new fifth-generation iPad Air that sports an M1 chip, 5G connectivity, and an array of additional colors.
Qualcomm has introduced its Snapdragon X70, a 5G modem that uses AI to increase performance, and it could appear in a future update to the iPhone.
Supply chain sources say that TSMC has won Apple's entire order for 5G modems to be used in the forthcoming "iPhone 14."
The U.S. International Trade Commission has instituted probes into some of Ericsson's complaints against Apple while the landmark patent battle between the two companies continue.
Unless an agreement is reached, the Apple versus Ericsson 5G patent battle will not even start being heard in the US until June 2023.
Cellular data speeds have begun increasing around the globe as more people have access to 5G, offering higher speeds and lower latency "almost everywhere."
The Federal Aviation Administration says it has reached an agreement with AT&T and Verizon to expand 5G service in a way that mitigates aircraft safety concerns.
The legal dispute between Apple and Ericsson over 5G patents used in the iPhone has extended to multiple lawsuits from both companies across Europe.
Apple has responded to Ericsson's lawsuits over the use of its 5G patents, with a countersuit that seeks a US import ban on the Swedish company's mobile base stations.
AT&T and Verizon are to postpone rolling out 5G near certain airports in the US, following further complaints from airline CEOs.
The CEOs of major U.S. airlines like Delta and United complained on Tuesday that the planned rollout of 5G C-Band spectrum on Wednesday will cause "catastrophic disruption" to the economy — and strand Americans overseas.
Apple is being sued by Ericsson for continuing to use the Swedish company's 5G patents in the iPhone after its license agreement expired.
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