Apple has been supporting 5G technology in iPhone models since 2020. We know that the company, which has been using Qualcomm chips for about three years, has developed its own 5G modems. However, in an unexpected move, the 5G modem agreement between Qualcomm and Apple was extended until 2026.
Apple will use Qualcomm 5G modems by 2026
Apple has announced that its partnership with Qualcomm has been extended and will continue to use Snapdragon 5G modems for the next three years. With this agreement, Apple’s 5G chips seem to be delayed until 2027.
Until the deal was announced, it was speculated that the iPhone 15 would be the last model to include the Snapdragon 5G chip. However, Qualcomm stated that it has extended the agreement with Apple and that its own chip will be used in iPhone models that will be released until 2026.
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Previous estimates had revealed that Apple would launch its own modem solutions by 2024. With this development, it is possible to say that the Snapdragon modem will be used until the iPhone 18 model.
Apple first canceled the modem agreement with Intel in 2019 and started working on its own 5G sets. However, the extension of the Qualcomm agreement proves that there are some problems with this modem.
However, in recent days, all eyes have been on the iPhone 15 launch. iOS 17, iPadOS 17, iPhone 15 series and more Tuesday, September 12 Let us remind you that the event will be showcased at 20:00 Turkish time.
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