Apple has been attempting to substitute the Qualcomm modems in its devices with its own modem chips. To achieve this goal, the company acquired a division of Broadcom. The transition was delayed for some reasons, but now the company from Cupertino, California is back on course and is preparing to use its proprietary modem and chips.
Apple’s Plans to Replace Qualcomm Modems on iPhones by 2024
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Apple intends to begin replacing Qualcomm modem chips in its iPhones as early as 2024, following years of development efforts. The company originally aimed to use its own modem chips on iPhones in 2023; however its progress was not up to the expected standard and had to delay the transition and continue to utilize Qualcomm until its own developed solution is ready for use.
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Apple’s Gradual Transition Away from Qualcomm and Broadcom: Development Delays and Planned Slow Rollout
Modem chip development has seen delays, and Apple will use a slow rollout to end its reliance on Qualcomm. Apple will start by using its modem in a single device before expanding the rollout to other devices. The transition away from Qualcomm could take up to three years.
In addition, the company also wants to stop using wireless components from Broadcom in 2025. For this, Apple is working on a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip that would replace the components that it is currently sourcing from Broadcom. A couple of years ago, Apple signed a three and a half-year deal with Broadcom for wireless components and modules, which is set to expire midway this year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Apple is attempting to substitute the Qualcomm modems in its devices with its own modem chips to achieve this goal, the company acquired a division of Broadcom.
- Apple originally aimed to use its own modem chips on iPhones in 2023
- The transition was delayed because development efforts didn’t produce the results it wanted.
- Apple will use a slow rollout, starting by using its modem in a single device before expanding the rollout to other devices. The transition away from Qualcomm could take up to three years.
- Yes, in addition to phasing out the use of Qualcomm modems, the company also wants to stop using wireless components from Broadcom in 2025, for which it is working on a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip that would replace the components that it is currently sourcing from Broadcom.
