Apple's first cellular modem with Qualcomm is reportedly debuting as early as next year or in 2023, according to analysts.
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Apple In-House Chips
As per a news story by iPhone in Canada, the Cupertino-based tech giant has previously stuffed its devices with in-house components, switching from what third-party firms have been offering.
For instance, Apple has been producing an in-house chipset for its smartphones since the iPhone 4 was released more than a decade ago on June 24, 2010.
Before the Cupertino tech giant introduced its A-Series chip for its iPhones, the 3G model relied on the chipset of Samsung, which became the closest rival of Apple in the smartphone competition later on.
On top of that, Apple, on a more recent note, started transitioning its Macs from Intel chips to its M-Series Apple Silicon chipsets as it introduced the M1 way back in 2020.
Since the release of the M1 chip on a MacBook, Apple has been releasing a more powerful version of its homegrown chipset to the MacBook Pro and its all-new Mac Studio.
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Apple's First Modem Without Qualcomm
This time around, though, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal, Apple is planning to release its own cellular modem for its various devices, such as the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad.
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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: The new iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro on display during launch day on October 23, 2020 in London, England. Apple's latest 5G smartphones go on sale in the UK today.
It is worth noting that Apple currently uses the modem what the top chipmaker of Android smartphones, Qualcomm, offers.
The report from Wall Street Journal further added that an in-house Apple modem could further expand what the Cupertino tech giant could offer its consumers, introducing next-gen features on its wearables, and rumored smart glasses.
Not to mention that the very own modem of Apple could also help iPhones and iPads reach blazing fast 5G speeds. It would be necessary as users rely more on downloading bigger chunks of files and streaming ultra-high-definition content as part of their daily lives.
The news outlet went on to add that its in-house modem of Apple could also open the possibility of bringing 5G connectivity to MacBooks - like how other Windows laptops are offering these days.
Some of the notable notebooks that offer fast cellular connections are the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360. If Apple starts creating its own cellular modem, it wouldn't be surprising to see 5G MacBooks hitting the shelves.
Apple is predicted to start producing its in-house modem, which should power both cellular and WiFi connections, sometime in 2023.
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