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For the last several years, Apple has been working to create its own 5G modem, with the eventual goal of eliminating the need to use third-party modem technology. Apple's 5G modem is inching closer to ...

It's safe to say 5G hasn't lived up to the hype — while it's much easier to find than it once was, the sometimes lackluster performance and reliability won't have you scrambling to upgrade from LTE.

Apple has been trying to develop its own 5G modems to replace the Qualcomm radio chips currently used in the iPhone. However, even after years of development, the company has struggled to achieve good ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I'm a tech industry market research analyst that writes about 5G, Edge Computing, AI, Cloud Computing, IoT, Smart Devices and more ...

There’s a reason why Apple shells out mountains of money for 5G modem technology used in iPhones. Smartphones are nothing without network connections, and building reliable modems to make those ...

The Snapdragon X75 Modem-RF System, for top Android smartphones, supports the 5G Advanced specification and is able to combine up to five slices of spectrum for 50% faster uploads. I’m PCMag’s ...

Apple’s 5G modem development efforts have fallen further behind, with a new report mentioning a release target of late 2025-early 2026. Apple wants to move away from using Qualcomm’s modems in iPhones ...

At MWC, Qualcomm announced that it is expanding its 5G portfolio with the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF and the Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite platform, which is the first major product under the company's new ...

Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, streaming and sports. He previously worked as a technology reporter at USA Today. While that agreement exists, Apple may be once again ...

A statement made during the Qualcomm earnings call revealed Apple has extended its 5G modem patent license agreement through March 2027. Apple and Qualcomm are stuck in a strained relationship a ...

The new iPhone 16e is equipped with Apple's custom-designed C1 modem for 5G and LTE connectivity, whereas all other current iPhone models rely on Qualcomm modems. While the average customer is ...