How Apple Is Building an In-House Modem for iPhone

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How Apple Is Building an In-House Modem for iPhone

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For over a decade, Apple has relied on Qualcomm for the cellular modems that let iPhones make calls and connect to 5G. But that relationship is ending. In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine Apple's multi-year effort to design its own modem chip — why it's so hard, who Apple has hired to do it, and what it means for iPhone performance, power efficiency, and the company's bottom line. With Qualcomm's modem supply deal reportedly winding down in 2027, Apple's silicon team faces its toughest engineering challenge yet. We break down the technical hurdles: squeezing a modem into the same chip package as the A-series processor, managing radio frequency interference, and navigating Qualcomm's patent thicket. Plus, a look at how Apple's modem could eventually tie into satellite connectivity and on-device AI, making the iPhone less dependent on third-party components. #Apple #iPhone #Modem #Qualcomm #5G #Cellular #AppleSilicon #ChipDesign #Semiconductors #Patents #VerticalIntegration #SupplyChain #RFEngineering #A18 #iPhone17 #Satellite #Technology #FexingoBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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