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Apple Takes on Qualcomm with Custom 5G Modems

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Apple Takes on Qualcomm with Custom 5G Modems

Apple is developing its own 5G modems to replace Qualcomm, starting with the iPhone SE 4, iPhone 17 Air, and entry-level iPads next year. These first modems will be efficient but lack mmWave support and have slower speeds than Qualcomm.

By 2026, Apple plans to upgrade its modems with mmWave for faster speeds and better performance, starting with the iPhone 18 Pro and iPad Pro. These improvements aim to rival Qualcomm and eventually surpass it.

This shift helps Apple reduce costs and control its hardware. While early modems may not match Qualcomm, Apple’s long-term goal is to lead in performance and integration.

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Dana Nemirovsky is a senior copywriter and digital media analyst who uncovers how marketing, entertainment, technology, and cultural trends shape the way we live and consume. At Brand Vision Insights, Dana has authored in-depth features on major brand players, while also covering global economics, lifestyle trends, and digital culture. With a bachelor’s degree in Design and prior experience writing for a fashion magazine, Dana explores how media shapes consumer behaviour, highlighting shifts in marketing strategies and societal trends. Through her copywriting position, she utilizes her knowledge of how audiences engage with language to uncover patterns that inform broader marketing and cultural trends.

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