Sources: Apple's in-house modems will debut next spring in the new iPhone SE, with 2nd-gen modems expected in higher-end products like iPhone 18 lineup in 2026
- Company plans first modem in 2025 and high-end version in 2026 — Initial chip, in iPhone SE, won't match Qualcomm capabilities
Apple is working on three cellular modems to replace Qualcomm: - Sinope, coming in 2025 to the iPhone SE, slim iPhone 17, and low end iPads. This is an entry level modem without mmWave and other limitations. - Ganymede, coming in 2026 to the iPhone 18 and high-end iPads. This
The first Apple modem coming in spring will still have benefits: it will be tightly integrated with Apple-designed main chips to use less power, scan for cellular service more efficiently and better support features for connecting to satellite networks. https://www.bloomberg.com/…
NEW: Apple prepares three year push to replace Qualcomm modems across its devices. Inside the company's modem roadmap, features, and timelines. https://www.bloomberg.com/...