It came from the rumor mill, so some part of it must be true.
A new rumor throughout the supply chain has suggested that Apple has plans to make its own mmWave 5G modem for the next iPhone. The modem could also find its way to a 2021 iPad Pro model.
Per two separate reports, 5G systems are expected, and that Apple’s may use its own 5G modem in the iPad Pro.
The idea of a 5G iPad Pro had previously been rumored, although reports indicated that production had been pushed back to early 2021 given Coronavirus delays. The current claim is that Apple is planning an iPad Pro with its own 5G modem.
One report, published through DigiTimes, has indicated that the supply chain is expecting an increase in demand for 5Gmm Wave Antenna in Package (AiP) modules. It’s also believed that Apple plans to replace Qualcomm’s 5G module with its own in the forthcoming “iPhone 13.”
It’s also been speculated that Apple is potentially creating its own RF-FEM (RF front end module) as part of the 5G modem development process.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and DigiTimes