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 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 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 tipped to make 5G modem move in 2025
DigiTimes stated Apple’s 5G modem will likely debut in the iPhone SE early in 2025, with the vendor then targeting use in its next flagship model in the back half. A Wi-Fi chip could debut in iPads in 2025, though the news outlet added Apple may opt to hold this for its high-end iPhone models unveiled in 2026.
Report: iPad to debut Apple’s new Wi-Fi chip in 2025, with iPhone SE launching 5G modem
According to a new report, Apple‘s years of work developing in-house 5G and Wi-Fi chips will finally get a public launch in 2025.
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 16 Pro should give you faster 5G speeds thanks to a modem upgrade
We're still waiting for confirmation, but the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are thought to be using the older Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 modem for connectivity – that's the same mod
5G mmWave and eSIM-only iPhone 16 still only available in the US
Since iPhone 14, Apple has been pushing eSIM-only versions to customers in the US. And although the company did
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.
iPhone 16 Pro Models Reportedly Boast Up to 26% Faster 5G Speeds
Apple's latest iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are delivering significantly faster 5G speeds compared to their ...
iPhone 16 models see faster 5G downloads with new Snapdragon X75 modem
Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone ...
iPhone 16 on sale today — here’s the best deals
From AT&T to Verizon, iPhone 16 deals are officially live across various retailers and carriers. Powered by Apple's latest ...
When will the iPhone 16 be available to pre-order? Prices, times, and 5G networks revealed
On O2, you can get the iPhone 16 range and 25GB of monthly data for 36 months, with a £30 upfront fee. Prices are as follows: ...
Apple's 2025 iPads could be the first with this major internal change
Apple could integrate its in-house Wi-Fi chips into 2025 iPads. The iPhone SE 4 could also be the first to pack its 5G chips.