The delay holding up Apple’s anticipated 5G chip developed in-house for the iPhone 15 may not be due to design issues, but could in fact stem from legal concerns. For years, Apple has used Qualcomm modem chips within the iPhone. When the iPhone 12 brought new 5G capabilities in 2020, Cupertino looked to Qualcomm to […]
It pays to have a backup source for your 5G modem. Per noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, supply-side surveys have indicated that Apple has been unable to develop a custom 5G modem of its own, in time for the 2023 iPhone series, or the iPhone 15. Kuo has stated that he believes Apple will resort […]
It looks like the next-gen iPhone SE could see some improvements in horsepower. Per sources along the supply chain, the upcoming iPhone SE could be powered by a next-gen “A15” system-on-chip as well as feature a design largely unchanged from its predecessor. The model due out in early 2022 is expected to retain an iPhone […]
Qualcomm has presented its latest 5G modem, and it could be an outstanding element to the next-gen iPhone. In its latest annual release, Qualcomm presented the Snapdragon X65, a 5G-compatible model that could allow for cellular speeds up to 10 Gbps, which could potentially mean faster download speeds to consumers if carrier conditions are favorable. […]
It came from the rumor mill, so some part of it must be true. A new rumor throughout the supply chain has suggested that Apple has plans to make its own mmWave 5G modem for the next iPhone. The modem could also find its way to a 2021 iPad Pro model. Per two separate reports, […]