Overview

• Apple's plans to develop its own 5G modem for the iPhone have been delayed again, with the new target date now set for late 2025 or early 2026.
• Apple has been relying on Qualcomm's modem technology for over a decade and extended its contract with the company to 2026.
• The delay is reportedly due to the complexity of the task and issues with the code from Intel's 5G business, which Apple acquired in 2019.
• Apple's goal is to create an all-in-one chip that handles cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivities.
• The delay could result in iPhones overheating, faster battery drain, incompatibility with some carriers, and lack of signal.