Apple Pushing to Put Its Own 5G Modem in 2022 iPhone Models: Report

Apple Pushing to Put Its Own 5G Modem in 2022 iPhone Models: Report

The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple plans to bring its 5G modem to the iPhone model by 2022.

 According to a recent Fast Company report, Apple is expected to launch its first iPhone model with a 5G modem by September 2020. Qualcomm chip inside. 

To seize control of its 5G technology as soon as possible, Apple purchased Intel's modem business earlier this year to develop another piece of its hardware-house without relying on partners.

Reportedly, Apple's development of next-gen modems is likely led by Aesin Terrioglu, who served as Qualcomm's vice president of engineering until the iPhone maker was hired in 2017.

"SoC integration may not happen yet," my source says. Given the tight deadline to deliver a modem in 2022, Apple may choose to make its first 5G modem a stand-alone chip, and then integrate it into SoC next year, ”said Mark Sullivan of Fast Company Let's write.

Apple had stopped working with the major 5G modem provider, Qualcomm, due to a dispute over its license fee. However, a legal battle between the two tech giants settled in April at an undisclosed sum.

As part of the settlement, Apple agreed to purchase Qualcomm's 5G chips as well as use it as part of its 5G-capable iPhone, which is scheduled for launch in 2020.

While Apple may use its 5G model in the iPhone model in 2022, as mentioned, its first 5G iPhone model is expected next year. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo told investors in July this year that all three iPhone models slated for release next year would support 5G technology.