Apple iphone 15: New leaks and updates
Photo by GENTCREATE on Pexels.com
It represents a significant blow for Apple’s modem division as the much-anticipated in-house 5G modem will no longer launch with the release of the iPhone 15 series in 2023. The information became public as a result of Qualcomm, an Apple modem supplier, making comments in its latest earnings release.
According to Qualcomm, which Bloomberg reported, the “vast bulk” of modem chips for Apple’s iPhone 15 line will continue to be supplied by Qualcomm to Apple in 2023. Given Apple’s ambitious path for its own 5G modems, the company claimed it had previously intended to provide just 20% of iPhone 5G modems by this point.
Bloomberg reports that Apple has experienced substantial difficulties, which have contributed to the delay, despite working on the technology since 2020. It stated that prototypes have been “overheating over the past year” in July.
Ming-Chi Kuo, a well-known industry analyst, went even farther, speculating that Apple could have to rely on Qualcomm going forward because modem research “may have failed.” Jeff Pu, an analyst with Haitong International Securities, concurred last month when he said that Apple’s modem might miss the 2023 and 2024 debuts of the iPhone.
However, this is the first time we’ve heard from an Apple partner, and Qualcomm’s disclosure gives these dismal predictions a lot more credibility. When Apple paid $1 billion in 2019 to acquire Intel’s 5G modem division, such a delay would have appeared unimaginable. Apple used smartphone modems from Intel that were already available in the iPhone 11 line.
Therefore, it is tricky to understand why the project has proven to be so difficult. If I had to guess, I would say that since Apple is renowned for its meticulous component integration, this is the area where I believe issues have developed.
On the other hand, Qualcomm’s upcoming 5G modems are very remarkable, and early leaks indicate that Apple’s plans for the iPhone 15 still have a lot to recommend them. The plan includes updated basic models and a brand-new iPhone 15 Ultra with a titanium body and twin front cameras. However, USB-C’s future is far from assured.
After the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus’ lacklustre sales, Apple appears determined to make a splash in 2023.
What do you think about the upcoming iPhone 15? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
