Apple could fully integrate in-house 5G modem by 2028: Mark Gurman

California based tech giant Apple is reportedly advancing its efforts to reduce reliance on Qualcomm by integrating its in-house 5G modem directly into its chipset. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the tech giant is currently testing successors to its first proprietary modem, with full integration expected by 2028.

After much speculation, Apple unveiled its inaugural 5G modem, the C1, with the iPhone 16e. However, unlike Qualcomm’s modems, the C1 currently occupies a separate space on the motherboard, impacting energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness.