Apple is not a company that prefers to be externally dependent. For example, the company has been using its own processors in the iPhone and recently MacBook and iPad models for many years. Of course, despite these, it still cooperates with different companies in the production of some hardware. 5G modem is one of them.
Apple’s latest 5G modem supplier is Qualcomm. The modems of this manufacturer appeared in the company’s new iPhone series. However, as we mentioned above, Apple’s future plans included using components designed by itself rather than by other companies, especially in this regard. However, according to the latest information, Qualcomm will continue to be the sole supplier for a while.
Apple is not at the desired level in 5G modem work
Ming-Chi Kuo gave important information about Apple’s ongoing 5G modem work. Earlier reports suggested that the company would start using its own modems instead of Qualcomm’s chips in iPhone models from 2023. This pointed to the iPhone 15 series.
Kuo stated in his latest report that this is not possible for now. Because Apple is not at the desired level in its work on 5G chips. The company will continue to partner with its sole supplier, Qualcomm, until satisfactory results are achieved. In addition, the semiconductor company was expected to produce 20 percent of modem chips in 2023, but with the latest development this has changed to 100 percent.
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It is not yet clear when Apple will start using its own designed 5G modems. However, when we consider the latest reports, we see that the company does not want to rush into this issue. Therefore, it will take some time to use it on iPhones and other products.
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