Kuo: Apple-Designed 5G Modem for iPhones to Debut in 2025
Apple plans to use its own modem chip for iPhones starting in 2025, reducing its reliance on Qualcomm, but it's unclear if there will be any consumer benefits over Qualcomm modems.
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Posted 9/6/2023, 5:49:29 PM
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