On December 6th, sources familiar with the matter revealed that Apple's self-developed modem system, which has been under development for over 5 years, will make its debut in the spring of next year. This component will be used for Apple's entry-level smartphone iPhone SE, which will receive its first update since 2022 next year.
It is reported that Apple's upcoming generations of self-developed modem chips will become increasingly advanced, and the company hopes to surpass Qualcomm in modem technology by 2027.
When Apple started manufacturing this chip, they had hoped to bring it to the market as early as 2021. To launch this work, Apple invested billions of dollars to establish testing and engineering laboratories around the world, spent about $1 billion to acquire Intel's modem division, and spent millions of dollars to hire engineers from other chip companies. Apple has encountered multiple setbacks over the years. Early prototypes were too large in size, operated at high temperatures, and lacked energy efficiency. Insiders say that after adjusting its development approach, restructuring its management, and hiring dozens of new engineers from Qualcomm, Apple now has confidence in completing this task. (Bloomberg)