Apple has been trying to develop its own 5G modems to replace the Qualcomm radio chips currently used in the iPhone. However, even after years of development, the company has struggled to achieve good results with its in-house developed chips. According to a new report by Bloomberg, Apple will miss its goal of finalizing its first 5G modem in time for the 2025 iPhones.
Apple again delays plans to ship its first 5G modem for iPhone
In 2019, Apple acquired Intel’s modem division in a $1 billion deal as an attempt to replace Qualcomm’s modems. The deal gave Apple more than 17,000 patents, and more than 2,200 Intel employees joined the Cupertino-based company to work on modem-related technologies.
But all these efforts weren’t enough for Apple to create 5G modems that beat Qualcomm’s in terms of performance and efficiency. As a result, the company…
