It has been rumored for a bit of a stretch now that Apple is working on developing its own 5G modem for use in its mobile devices. The idea is to not have to rely on Qualcomm so much, just like Apple doesn't have to rely on Intel so much these days thanks to the M-series processors. However, while rumors said the modem's debut would come in 2023, that might not be the case after all.
Apple set a high bar with its M1 processor, and obviously major competitors are going to try to reach it. But Apple's head start may be one of the company's best strengths moving forward, at least for a little while out of the gate. But all that really means is more competition in the segment, which is good news.
The new iPhone SE provides the highest battery capacity of all the models released so far, and that fact also happens to translate into the longest battery life.
Apple put chipmakers on notice with the M-series processor, and provided a booster shot once again with the M-series Pro and Max chips. But, while the horsepower and capabilities of a computer are all great, some folks out there who would love to use an Apple silicon-based Mac simply can't because Windows can't be run on them. Yet.
Apple changed the game again with its M-series processor. It set a new benchmark for computer chips, and things are only looking brighter as we move forward. Apple just announced the M1 Pro and M1 Max, for instance, and they set even higher performance and benchmark scores than the standard M1. So, how's the competition going to respond?
Qualcomm is still a leader in chip technologies for a range of products, and that probably won't change in the near future. Mostly because there are other companies out there that need chips of all types besides Apple. But while Apple is making strides, and huge improvements, in this market, Qualcomm's chief executive believes his company can overtake Apple.
Acquisitions happen on a regular basis, with larger companies picking up smaller efforts in a bid to bolster its own developments and efforts. One such acquisition is set to take place in the near future, with Qualcomm aiming to build its arsenal in its fight against Intel and Apple.
Every year, Apple introduces a new A-series processor for devices like the iPhone and iPad. And every year Apple touts the performance gains. Qualcomm does the same, of course, but it may not have that much to brag about next year -- compared to Apple, anyway.
It has been rumored off-and-on for quite some time that Apple has been working on its own in-house cellular modem. While nothing is official quite yet, we're one step closer at least, it seems.
Apple is not shy about touting the capabilities of its A-series processors. That's certainly the case with the A14 Bionic, which the company introduced earlier this year.
Unless something drastic happens, we are more than likely going to see new iPhones unveiled later this year. But it's certainly starting to look more and more like September is not going to be when it happens.
Earlier in 2020, Apple launched a minor refresh for the iPad Pro lineup, introducing a LiDAR Scanner on the back of the pro-grade tablets but keeping most of everything else the same compared to the previous generation.