Apple's Rumored 5G Modem for iPhones Has Suppliers Competing for Orders

[czoli]

I still do not understand why Apple is trashing all of this money and resources for this, ultimately they will end up with something that will not match Qualcomm. Where is the saving here? It is a money pit. It is not like doing a CPU.

 

[czoli]

Apple won’t release any component that is not superior to what’s available. It’s the Apple Way.

so never ...

 

[SactoGuy18]

In the end, I wouldn't be surprised that Apple just ends up with cross-license agreements with both Qualcomm and Broadcom to save everyone a lot of trouble. A singular I/O chip that uses both Qualcomm and Broadcom technologies may be possible on a future iPhone model.

 

[_Spinn_]

Hopefully Apple can pull off making a modem.

 

[Thinking Differently]

Waiting For MacBook Pro 5G Modem Option

Did numerous tests with some 5G products on Verizon and T-Mobile. Almost always faster than the local public WiFi. Normally much faster! Also faster than USB, WiFi or Blu-Tooth tethering.

For years, Apple has offered tablets with built-in cell modems. Why not laptops? Wouldn't matter much for most desktop users. But, if you need a laptop for portability, having a fast network connection makes sense. Think I'll wait till that is available before laying out the big bucks and the "Apple tax".

 

[krakenrelease]

Waiting For MacBook Pro 5G Modem Option

Did numerous tests with some 5G products on Verizon and T-Mobile. Almost always faster than the local public WiFi. Normally much faster! Also faster than USB, WiFi or Blu-Tooth tethering.

For years, Apple has offered tablets with built-in cell modems. Why not laptops? Wouldn't matter much for most desktop users. But, if you need a laptop for portability, having a fast network connection makes sense. Think I'll wait till that is available before laying out the big bucks and the "Apple tax".

I think they don’t do this because it would take away from iPad sales. If a Kindle can have cellular access, a laptop sure can. It just needs the chip and an e-sim!