Apple has long been known to be conservative when it comes to integrating cellular connectivity into its Mac platform. However, with its recent $1 billion purchase of Intel’s modem division in 2019, the company is now poised to change this approach.
The first indication of this shift came with the upcoming iPhone SE, which will reportedly use an Apple-modem designed and built by Qualcomm. While the specifications are lower than those used by Windows laptops, it signals a new direction for Apple’s product lineup.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reported that lower-spec iPads are also set to receive the new modem technology, with a trial period expected before its rollout on more expensive Mac models, including the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. When this happens, Apple will finally follow the Windows platform in offering fully connected laptops for professionals who require constant connectivity.
This move marks an exciting development for those seeking cellular connectivity in their laptops, as it cements Apple’s commitment to providing a premium feature that has become a staple of Windows laptops.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2024/12/08/apple-macbook-pro-macbook-air-mac-5g-modem-new-macbook