Apple's Three-Year Plan to Launch In-House 5G Modems and Challenge Qualcomm
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Apple is developing its own 5G modem, aiming to eventually surpass Qualcomm's performance. Despite setbacks, the first Apple modem is expected in the next iPhone SE, with plans for a second-generation modem featuring mmWave in 2026. By 2027, Apple hopes its "Prometheus" modem will support AI and advanced satellite networks, potentially outperforming Qualcomm. The initial modem may lack some features like mmWave and six-carrier aggregation, but will support dual SIM standby.
- Apple’s in-house 5G modem plans are just getting started with next year’s iPhone SE The Verge
- Apple Prepares Three-Year Modem Rollout in Bid to Outdo Qualcomm Bloomberg
- Apple prepares three-year modem rollout to outdo Qualcomm Yahoo Finance
- Apple plans three-year modem rollout to compete with Qualcomm, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
- Gurman: Apple-designed 5G modem coming to 2025 iPhones will be worse than Qualcomm’s 9to5Mac
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