Confusion reigns about the future of Apple's 5G modem project

A new leak appears to claim that Apple is ditching its plans to produce its own 5G iPhone modem, but the claim may just mean that the first effort is complete.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 22

Apple's in-house modem project won't be ready until late 2025

Development of an in-house modem at Apple has hit multiple snags, with the latest delay pushing development further into 2025 or later.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 11

What's really going on with Apple's modem chip efforts?

A recent report suggests Apple's in over its head with it's iPhone modem efforts, but — to borrow a phrase — we think differently.

Peter Cohen 2 years ago 46

Apple will keep using Qualcomm 5G modems until 2026

Qualcomm will be supplying Apple with 5G modems for the iPhone up until 2026, a deal that delays the arrival of an Apple-created modem in the smartphone for a few more years.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 21

Apple's wireless tech R&D offices in Irvine expand again

Apple is adding another two floors of office space in Irvine, California, as it continues to expand the team working on developing its own in-house wireless processors.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 3

Qualcomm tries to rope Apple execs into a class action lawsuit

Apple executives have asked to be excused from a class-action lawsuit brought against Qualcomm, saying the processor maker and the suit's plaintiffs just want to harass the company.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

With iPhone divorce in full swing, Qualcomm bets future on other product segments

Qualcomm is counting down the days to when it loses Apple as a modem customer, guiding weak for Q3 as orders slow.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 5

After 5 years of nothing, Humane 'startup' is now shifting to AI

Founded in 2018 by ex-Apple executives, the mysterious Humane company has announced $100 million in new funding plus a shift into AI — and still has no product to announce.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 16

Qualcomm's M2-beating chip probably won't arrive until after M3 drops

After missing a commitment to trounce Apple in 2022, it will also miss its 2023 promise, as Qualcomm is now promising its Apple Silicon-beating processors will ship in 2024.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 23

Apple's 5G modem is going to debut sooner than expected, says Qualcomm CEO

The 2023 iPhone 15 will be the last model with a Qualcomm 5G chip, if the modem supplier's CEO is right.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 16

Apple looking to drop Broadcom as wi-fi, bluetooth, cellular supplier

Apple has been planning for some time to ease its dependence on Broadcom, and it appears that it may happen by late 2024.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 14

Qualcomm wants to one-up Apple with better satellite phone coverage

It's not enough to match Apple's Emergency SOS by Satellite, Qualcomm is promising full two-way text messaging through space with Snapdragon Satellite.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 19

Qualcomm will provide 5G modems for 2023 iPhone line

Apple will source its modems from Qualcomm for the upcoming iPhone line rather than using its custom 5G modem as initially expected.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 6

Apple's modem may not surface in iPhones until 2025

Qualcomm is likely to remain a supplier of modems to Apple for a few more years, analysts expect, with the prospect of an iPhone using an Apple-designed modem potentially pushed back to 2025 at the earliest.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 18

SCOTUS rejects Apple's bid to cancel Qualcomm's 5G patents

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Apple's bid to cancel patents on 5G and wireless tech, as the company faces the possibility of another lawsuit from Qualcomm.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 4

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