Apple, iPhone and iPads
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
New iPads in 2025 Rumored to Feature Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip
Apple's rumored in-house Wi-Fi chip might debut in devices as early as next year, according to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes.
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 ...
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I Tried Verizon's and T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet to See if I Could Kick Cable to the Curb
T-Mobile's modems have screens on them so you can immediately see if the area where you placed your device has strong ...
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T-Mobile Sees Surge In iPhone 16 Sales, Surpassing Last Year's Numbers Despite AI Delay
T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert reported higher iPhone 16 sales in the first week compared to last year, in a CNBC interview.
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 ...
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 ...