And some analysts warn that without the next-generation wireless technology, Apple’s latest iPhone will suffer in China. But right now, 5G is extremely limited: 5G networks have barely rolled ...

Using its own 5G modem chip for the iPhone 17 Air will allow Apple to make the phone 2 mm thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro. The latter measures 8.25 mm thick. Apple will be able to make the iPhone 17 ...

Apple has been working on a 5G modem ... with the iPhone SE 4 entry-level model expected in spring 2025. Recently, Apple has relied purely on Qualcomm chips for mobile communications support.