Apple’s 5G modem prototype is “three years behind Qualcomm,” according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Apple’s 5G Modem ProjectApple’s decision to develop its own 5G modem was motivated by a desire to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm. Apple’s 5G modem project was led by Johny Srouji, the company’s senior vice president of hardware technologies. This statement was made by Wall Street Journal in their assessment of Apple’s 5G modem project. In the short term, however, Apple’s reliance on Qualcomm for modem chips is likely to continue.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 21, 2023 11:29 UTC