Apple could reportedly manufacture 5G chips for future iPhone 13 2023 phones! Apple has slowly started on a DIY approach to its technology. With Apple's massive move stepping away from Intel with its new M1 chips, the question now is, how long before they do the same with their iPhones? Apple Custom-Designed 5G Chips According to MacRumors, Apple now plans to adopt its very own custom-designed 5G baseband chips that could start with the upcoming 2023 iPhones.