Kuo: Apple could complete 5G modem development by 2022 or 2023
Apple could do without Qualcomm’s wireless modems in iPhones as soon as 2022, a reliable analyst has it.
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Apple Watch Series 4 with LTE launches in Austria and Finland, coming soon to Israel
Cellular editions of the Apple Watch Series 4 models are now available in European countries of Austria and Finland, launching later this week in Israel.
Some users report LTE calling and SMS issues with iOS 12.1.2 (bonus: temporary fix)
iOS 12.1.2 has broken some core features for hundreds of affected users, including basic smartphone functions like using cellular phone calls and making and receiving texts.
Bloomberg: don’t expect a 5G-capable iPhone until 2020 at the earliest
Just as was the case in the past with the 3G and 4G LTE transition, Apple has employed the waiting tactic and won’t jump on the 5G bandwagon this or next year, meaning a 5G-capable iPhone won’t launch before 2020, at the earliest.
Intel unveils its first 5G modem that could power 2020 iPhone
Offering improvements in power, size and scalability, Intel’s new 5G-enabled modem supports theoretical peak speeds of up to 6 gigabits per second, or three to six times faster than the latest LTE modems available today.
LTE connectivity issues are affecting some iPhone XS handsets
Apple’s investigating reports that some customers are experiencing LTE connectivity issues with the newly released iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.
How to transfer a Apple Watch cellular plan to a new device
Here’s a look at how to transfer an Apple Watch cellular plan from your old Apple Watch to a new one. The steps vary by carrier.
Samsung’s anti-Apple ad lambasts iPhone X’s LTE speeds, ridicules Apple Store & Genius Bar
“So iPhone X doesn’t have the fastest download speeds?,” a would-be shopper challenges a Genius Bar employee in Samsung’s latest Apple-hating ad.
Intel begins production on modems for the 2018 iPhones
Intel is now making modems that will be used for the 2018 iPhone lineup. The XMM 7560 is the first Intel modem to support both CDMA and GSM.
LTE Apple Watch is now supported by local carriers C Spire and US Cellular
Following its debut last September, Apple Watch Series 3 with LTE cellular functions now works with select regional carriers in the United States, like C Spire and US Cellular.
LTE Apple Watch Series 3 coming to Denmark, Sweden & India next month
Apple to bring the cellular version of its latest smartwatch to customers in Denmark, Sweden and India net month on May 11, with pre-orders starting on May 4. The Cupertino technology giant will also expand availability of these cellular watches to more countries later this year.
Ming-Chi Kuo: improved iPhone X shipping times are not due to weak demand, but improvements in the supply chain
iPhone X shipping times improvements aren’t due to low demand, but rather to higher supply.