Ever since Apple acquired Intel’s modem division, it has been speculated that this might in the end imply that Apple will ultimately begin making their very own modems for his or her iPhones. A latest report urged that this might happen in 2023, and now a brand new report from Nikkei is corroborating these claims.

The publication claims that TSMC is anticipated to begin constructing Apple’s 5G modems on the 4nm course of in time for the 2023 iPhone. Qualcomm had not too long ago hinted as a lot the place throughout the firm’s investor’s day, they mentioned that they solely anticipated to deal with about 20% of Apple’s iPhone modem orders in 2023.

This signifies that both Apple has discovered themselves a brand new provider for 5G modems, or the extra seemingly state of affairs could be that Apple is gearing as much as launch their very own modems and so they’re scaling again on orders from Qualcomm. As to why the corporate isn’t going 100% with its personal modems?

It could be as a result of contractual obligations the place there’s a transitionary interval. Plus it’s attainable they could be frightened that they received’t have the ability to produce as a lot for world shipments. Either means, we’ll have to attend till 2023 to seek out out, so till then take this with a grain of salt.

Filed in Apple >Cellphones >Rumors. Read extra about 5G and iPhone. Source: asia.nikkei