Apple’s First 5G Chip Reportedly Doesn’t Support mmWave, 2025 iPads May Use Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip
Apple’s self-developed 5G modems may lack mmWave support, and it’s possible that Apple’s rumored new in-house Wi-Fi chip will be used in some iPad models in 2025, according to a report from Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes.
Apple’s 5G Modem
Apple's in-house 5G modem lacks mmWave support, although its internally designed WiFi chip will be used in some 2025 iPad models.
Apple could have its in-house 5G modem and Wi-Fi chip in 2025
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2025 iPads will potentially be the first Apple devices sporting their new 5G chips
However, I am also curious to see how these reported first iPads with a 5G chip will perform and whether the software will run smoothly or run into first gen bugs. Growing pains are expected, but overall this development is a positive step for Apple, and I am eager to see how it unfolds in the coming years for iPads and iPhones alike.
Apple's First 5G Chip for iPhones Reportedly Won't Support mmWave
Apple is rumored to have been working on its own 5G modem for iPhones since 2018, but the first version of the chip might lack mmWave support.
iPhone SE and iPhone 17 rumored to get Apple's 5G modem first, in 2025
Yet another report says Apple's own 5G modem will launch in 2025, cutting Qualcomm out of its iPhone SE and even iPhone 17 profits.
The iPhone SE 4 and next iPads could bring significant 5G and Wi-Fi changes – here’s why
That’s not all. Apple will supposedly roll out its own Wi-Fi chip in new iPads next year. Alternatively, DigiTimes also suggests that the Wi-Fi chip might instead launch in the iPhone 18 series in 2026.
Apple tipped to make 5G modem move in 2025
DigiTimes stated Apple’s 5G modem will likely debut in the iPhone SE early in 2025, with the vendor then targeting use in its next flagship model in the back half. A Wi-Fi chip could debut in iPads in 2025, though the news outlet added Apple may opt to hold this for its high-end iPhone models unveiled in 2026.
Apple poised to introduce self-developed 5G modem in iPhones by 2025
Apple is expected to equip iPhones with its self-developed 5G modem in 2025, including the newest iPhone SE as soon as 1H25 and certain iPhone 17 models in 2H25.
2025 iPhones and iPads might have new Apple chips in them
More in-house Apple chips could arrive on future iPhones and iPads as early as next year. These include Wi-Fi and 5G chips important for those products.
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G RedCap supports fewer antennas and frequency bands, reducing device cost and size, says Qualcomm tells RCR Wireless News.
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