Over a few years now, BGR has been reporting Apple’s plans to develop its own 5G modem for the iPhone. While the company aimed to release its first proprietary chip with the iPhone 15 series, Cupertino had to step back from this decision due to poor performance and overheating. While Apple thought developing a 5G modem would be “as easier” as creating its A and M silicon chips, this modem has proven more challenging than anticipated. WSJ says that Apple aims to have a 5G modem by late 2025, although it’s unclear if this processor could power the iPhone 17 series or if Cupertino is saving this tech to an iPhone SE at first. BGR will keep reporting on Apple’s attempt to develop its 5G modem, and we’ll report back once we learn more about it.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 21, 2023 12:56 UTC