Apple Inc. is launching a three-year modem rollout to challenge its partner Qualcomm Inc.’s dominance in cellular technology. The move marks over half a decade of development, with the first in-house modem expected in 2025 and a high-end version to follow in 2026.
The initial chip, set to appear in the iPhone SE, will not match Qualcomm’s capabilities. However, Apple plans for its modem system to be part of future iPhones, including an upcoming update next year. This represents a significant shift for the company, which has relied on Qualcomm for cellular technology since 2017.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-06/apple-s-three-year-modem-road-map-company-plans-to-beat-qualcomm-by-2027