Apple to Introduce In-House Wi-Fi and 5G Chips in 2025 Devices

The new chips will debut in the iPhone SE 4 and select iPad models, reducing Apple's reliance on Broadcom and Qualcomm.

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.