Apple is discontinuing in-house modem development after several unsuccessful attempts to perfect its own custom 5G modem chip, according to...
  • TwelveSilverSwordsOPBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    There are 4 companies in the world that make 5G modems:

    Qualcomm.
    Samsung.
    Mediatek.
    Huawei.

    • ryker7777BEnglish
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      10 months ago
      • Unisoc, GCT, Sequans, ASR Micro, Sony Semiconductor.
      • Huawei
  • wickedplayer494BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    That’s truly unfortunate that this modem quagmire on iPhone will continue to persist, even after Apple gobbled up what started it in Intel’s modem unit.

  • ConsistencyWelderBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I have no idea, but I suspect the hard thing about making a modern modem is not so much making it, but making it without infringing on a bunch of patents and copyrights.