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the An apple It will run on a chip with its own technology, capable of replacing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth components manufactured by the giant from Broadcom. The new parts will be on iPhones and iPads in the future. The purpose of this change, which should happen only in 2025, may be to facilitate the manufacturing process and save internal space in mobile phones and Tablets From the company. The information has been revealed in recent days by the specialized site Engadget Based on anonymous informants.
According to the post, Apple’s move can also unite, in one piece, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and the Internet 5G internetwhose modem is currently provided by Qualcomm. In this way, the apple giant can become independent of supplier companies, which are not always willing to sign a “friendly” contract for brand expansion plans.
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In addition to the financial issue, some technical reasons must be weighed in this decision. By making its own network chip, Apple will have more control over its hardware, less work and less time creating the necessary compatibility, and of course it may have more room for other components.
The news site reports that Apple has already been embroiled in an expensive lawsuit with Qualcomm, a large supplier of chips of all kinds for mobile phones and computers. Also, Broadcom has a reputation for charging high prices for its parts. Neither company wanted to answer questions Engadget.
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to the website of bloombergQualcomm spokeswoman Claire Connelly reiterated that the company expects to “acquire the vast majority of the share of 5G chipsets for the launch of Iphone in 2023.” Claire also reports that Qualcomm plans to supply its components to Apple at least until the end of 2024.
It should be noted that analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who is known for spreading accurate rumors, said that Apple was going to cancel production of iPhone SE 2024, which will be the first device to use the brand’s 5G modem.
Apple, as usual, has not commented on any of the information yet.
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Steve Jobs at the presentation of the first iPhone, 2007
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The iPhone 3G was launched the following year with faster mobile internet
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iPhone 4 is still remembered today for its bold design at the time; The smartphone was released in 2010
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2013 iPhone 5S with fingerprint biometrics
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iPhone 5C with a 4-inch screen; The cell phone hit the market in 2013 with multiple colors and cost effective appeal
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iPhone 11 shown at Apple headquarters in 2019
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