Tech giant Apple is planning to introduce its own cellular modem chips in the iPhone SE next spring, according to Bloomberg sources. This move is part of Apple’s three-year strategy to replace Qualcomm components and surpass its technology by 2027.
The modem will be introduced in the iPhone SE, which is set for its first update since 2022. Apple has invested heavily in this endeavor, including a $1bn acquisition of Intel’s modem group and recruitment of engineers from other silicon companies.
The first modem, code-named Sinope, will support four-carrier aggregation, compared to Qualcomm’s six or more. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will produce the modem for Apple. The company plans to continue innovating its modems, with a second-generation model, Ganymede, expected to match Qualcomm’s capabilities by 2026.
In the long term, Apple aims to surpass Qualcomm with advanced performance and AI features. By 2027, the company expects to debut its third modem, Prometheus, which will support next-generation satellite networks. The move is seen as a significant step towards integrating its modem with the main processor in the future.
Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-rollout-own-cellular-modem-101223971.html