Overview

• Apple plans to launch its own Wi-Fi chips in some iPad models by 2025, potentially delaying to 2026 for the iPhone 18 series.
• The iPhone SE 4 will be the first to feature Apple's in-house 5G modem, followed by the iPhone 17 series later in 2025.
• Apple's 5G modem currently lacks mmWave support, meaning continued reliance on Qualcomm for certain models.
• The move aims to reduce dependency on Broadcom for Wi-Fi chips and Qualcomm for 5G modems, enhancing Apple's control over hardware.
• Challenges in development have slowed progress, but Apple is steadily advancing towards integrating these custom chips into its devices.