5G modem coming to iPhone in 2023

There are many rumors circulating on the internet, namely those that can be read on Mac Rumors. The platform, which is known for publishing news related to Apple, states that a big change may be about to happen.

Apparently, the American tech company is already working on its first modem (a 5G one, no less). The initiative is said to have started in 2020 and company technicians are committed to it.

This news was also reported by Bloomberg, which indeed increases the credibility of this development. Apple is expected to launch all its iPhones with a 5G modem—manufactured in-house—in 2023.

Apple's first 5G modem

If the news is confirmed, this will be the first modem developed by Apple for smartphones. After launching the M1—the brand's first processor for MacBooks—Apple may very well venture into its first 5G modem.

In 2020, when the company bought most of Intel's modem production shares, something suggested that a change was imminent. Indeed, this is another fact that reinforces the credibility of this rumor.

Currently, Apple uses Qualcomm modems in iPhones, always acquiring the latest versions of the processor (as new iPhones are launched).

In fact, a document is already circulating on the internet stating that, in 2021, Apple will include the Snapdragon X60 in new iPhones. In 2022, it will switch to Snapdragon X65. However, there is no information about what will happen in 2023.

Apple is already working on 6G wireless

Although modems do not keep pace with wireless network evolution side-by-side, the truth is that they are very close. The 5G modem, if it exists, will be the fastest ever.

Meanwhile, it is known that Apple is already working on the new 6G wireless network—the fastest wireless internet network ever. You can, therefore, expect astronomical loading, upload, browsing, and download speeds (which will be arriving soon).

It remains to be seen whether the news regarding the new modems will materialize or not—it is expected that Apple will maintain its partnership with TSMC to manufacture the new 5G modem.