Apple’s In-House Modem Plans Fall Further; Qualcomm Deal Extended Until 2027

Feb. 1, 2024

However, this news didn’t come as a surprise. Apple has been working hard to develop its own 5G modems for several years now. We have heard several rumors that Apple wasn’t happy with its relationship with Qualcomm and didn’t want to rely on them for 5G chips. Since Apple’s progress has seen several delays, it had no choice but to stick to a strained relationship for a bit longer. It’s worth knowing that Apple hasn’t made any comment on the extended license with Qualcomm.

In the previous years, we’ve seen several reports suggesting that Apple is at least three years behind Qualcomm in terms of developing a chip that can perform better or even the same as Qualcomm’s.

Of course, the upcomingiPhone 16 serieswill ship with Qualcomm’s 5G modem chips. Talking about theiPhone 16 Pro models, they will pack a brand-new X75 modem that’s touted to bring 5G improvements.