The iPhone SE 4 and next iPads could bring significant 5G and Wi-Fi changes – here’s why
That’s not all. Apple will supposedly roll out its own Wi-Fi chip in new iPads next year. Alternatively, DigiTimes also suggests that the Wi-Fi chip might instead launch in the iPhone 18 series in 2026.
Apple could have its in-house 5G modem and Wi-Fi chip in 2025
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iPhone SE and iPhone 17 rumored to get Apple's 5G modem first, in 2025
Yet another report says Apple's own 5G modem will launch in 2025, cutting Qualcomm out of its iPhone SE and even iPhone 17 profits.
Apple’s First 5G Chip Reportedly Doesn’t Support mmWave, 2025 iPads May Use Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip
Apple’s self-developed 5G modems may lack mmWave support, and it’s possible that Apple’s rumored new in-house Wi-Fi chip will be used in some iPad models in 2025, according to a report from Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes.
Apple's First 5G Chip for iPhones Reportedly Won't Support mmWave
Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the first version of the chip might lack mmWave support.
Apple’s 5G Modem
Apple's in-house 5G modem lacks mmWave support, although its internally designed WiFi chip will be used in some 2025 iPad models.
2025 iPads will potentially be the first Apple devices sporting their new 5G chips
However, I am also curious to see how these reported first iPads with a 5G chip will perform and whether the software will run smoothly or run into first gen bugs. Growing pains are expected, but overall this development is a positive step for Apple, and I am eager to see how it unfolds in the coming years for iPads and iPhones alike.
5G mmWave and eSIM-only iPhone 16 still only available in the US
Since iPhone 14, Apple has been pushing eSIM-only versions to customers in the US. And although the company did
2025 iPhones and iPads might have new Apple chips in them
More in-house Apple chips could arrive on future iPhones and iPads as early as next year. These include Wi-Fi and 5G chips important for those products.
iPhone 16 Pro Models Reportedly Boast Up to 26% Faster 5G Speeds
Apple's latest iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are delivering significantly faster 5G speeds compared to their ...
Goodbye dead zones: Brilliant new tech turns windows into 5G antennas
Japan might turn windows into 5G base stations to improve coverage with the help of transparent antenna technology.
iPhone 16 models see faster 5G downloads with new Snapdragon X75 modem
Apple still relies on Qualcomm for its modems, and the Snapdragon X75 proves to offer up to 26% faster 5G downloads in iPhone ...
iPhone 16 on sale today — here’s the best deals
From AT&T to Verizon, iPhone 16 deals are officially live across various retailers and carriers. Powered by Apple's latest ...