The conversion to full-on 5G could take some time. Apple’s 2021 “iPhone 13” handset may not offer support for both high-band and low-band 5G connectivity, the future models potentially shipping with compatibility for either the extremely fast mmWave or the more resilient sub-6GHz spectrum. It’s largely believed that Apple’s upcoming 2020 model iPhone models will […]
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The wireless iPhone charger you’ve always wanted could be in the works. Per a recent patent that was filed in May 2019, Apple is working on a two-coil wireless charging technology for an iPhone battery case that could charge without using the Lightning connector. Current Smart Battery Case models can charge themselves wirelessly, but use a built-in […]
With Apple widely expected to release its first 5G iPhones later this year, a surprised has surfaced via a rumor that Apple might not be using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X55 modem, but could go with the Snapdragon X60 mode. Apple is also rumored to be partnering with TSMC, which will start manufacturing Apple’s custom A14 processor […]
Qualcomm has announced its next-gen wireless chips, which offer support for the new Wi-Fi6E standard. The “E” in the name stands for “extended” and supported devices will support the newly opened 6GHz spectrum, which should offer less network congestion and faster, more dependable connections. At present, the iPhone 11 models, the 2020 iPhone SE, and […]
When in doubt, build it yourself. Apple is said to be designing the antenna that will be used in ints 5G iPhones in-house after being unhappy with a version designed by Qualcomm. Apple reportedly “balked” at the design of the QTM 525 5G millimeter-wave antenna moduleoffered by Qualcomm because it “doesn’t fit into the sleek industrial […]