Apple's First 5G Chip for iPhones Reportedly Won't Support mmWave
Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the first version of the chip might lack mmWave support.
Apple’s First 5G Chip Reportedly Doesn’t Support mmWave, 2025 iPads May Use Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip
Apple’s self-developed 5G modems may lack mmWave support, and it’s possible that Apple’s rumored new in-house Wi-Fi chip will be used in some iPad models in 2025, according to a report from Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes.
iPhone SE and iPhone 17 rumored to get Apple's 5G modem first, in 2025
Yet another report says Apple's own 5G modem will launch in 2025, cutting Qualcomm out of its iPhone SE and even iPhone 17 profits.
Apple’s 5G Modem
Apple's in-house 5G modem lacks mmWave support, although its internally designed WiFi chip will be used in some 2025 iPad models.
Apple poised to introduce self-developed 5G modem in iPhones by 2025
Apple is expected to equip iPhones with its self-developed 5G modem in 2025, including the newest iPhone SE as soon as 1H25 and certain iPhone 17 models in 2H25.
The iPhone SE 4 and next iPads could bring significant 5G and Wi-Fi changes – here’s why
That’s not all. Apple will supposedly roll out its own Wi-Fi chip in new iPads next year. Alternatively, DigiTimes also suggests that the Wi-Fi chip might instead launch in the iPhone 18 series in 2026.
2025 iPhones and iPads might have new Apple chips in them
More in-house Apple chips could arrive on future iPhones and iPads as early as next year. These include Wi-Fi and 5G chips important for those products.
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Qualcomm explains 5G RedCap (Part 2)
G RedCap supports fewer antennas and frequency bands, reducing device cost and size, says Qualcomm tells RCR Wireless News.
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