Apple is reportedly staying with Qualcomm with its 5G modems that the company used for the previous iPhone releases, something that the company will keep for 2023's release of the iPhone 15. The Cupertino giant is allegedly not pushing through with its plans to produce its own 5G modems, despite its massive focus on delivering self-designed chips to its devices.
However, there are conflicting reports on this, especially as another reputable insider previously said that Apple is on its way to creating its 5G modems for its devices.
Apple to Use Qualcomm 5G for iPhone 15
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the Cupertino giant will utilize Qualcomm's 5G chips for its future production of the iPhone 15, and will not opt for the in-house made modems it designed. It is because the design is not yet available for production from chip-making partners, and may not make the cutoff for next year's release.
Gurman said that Qualcomm will deliver on the "vast majority" of the iPhone 15 chips that will arrive by 2023, and it will power the device for its 5G needs to access the cellular network.
Initial plans between Apple and Qualcomm required only 20 percent for its modem needs, but this latest report claims that it will retain the current setup that would deliver the latest-gen data connection.
No New 5G Modems from Apple?
It negates the previous report of another reputable Apple leaker and insider, Ming-Chi Kuo, who previously claimed in his Twitter thread that Cupertino is gearing up to deliver its 5G chips by next year. Nevertheless, Gurman's latest report centers on no new 5G modems which Apple made, but will be relying on Qualcomm's latest chip for next year on its iPhone 15 application.
Apple's Cellular Data and 5G
Several devices utilize cellular data connections for internet use and access even when not connecting to WiFi or Ethernet connectivity, and Apple has it for multiple releases. It includes the iPad lineup which offers a WiFi + Cellular connection, the Apple Watch which also has choices for GPS + Cellular, and the iPhone which comes standard for both network access.
The choices offer connection needs and price variations, where the ones with the added cellular features are more expensive than the WiFi or GPS-only features.
The iPhone 14 utilized the 5G modem from Qualcomm, as it faced issues with its development of the in-house and self-designed chips which the company aims to make itself. And it seems like it would be the same setup for the upcoming iPhone 15 that would release in less than a year, speculated to be in September 2023, as per its annual schedule.
Apple may have struggles in developing its 5G devices now, especially with the current design process it is doing from inside its R&D department. The upcoming iPhone 15 lineup which would supposedly revamp the iPhone's three-year design from the iPhone 11 will see significant changes soon but also stay with Qualcomm for now.
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Written by Isaiah Richard
