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Apple said to be designing 5G iPhone antenna component for 2020 model iPhones after passing on Qualcomm’s version

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 […]

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Rumor: Apple could source under-display fingerprint sensor from Qualcomm to bring Touch ID feature to next-gen iPhone

If you’re a fan of Touch ID on your iPhone, there’s a chance that it’ll be embedded under the display in a next-gen iPhone. Apple has arranged for a representative to meet with Taiwanese touchscreen-related manufacturer GIS next week to discuss development of an iPhone with an under-display fingerprint scanner for release as early as […]

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Qualcomm drops hints regarding 5G iPhone units for fall of 2020

When in doubt, listen to the supplier. During its investor conference call on Wednesday, Qualcomm offered optimistic predictions for a wider 5G market with some 200 million smartphones equipped with 5G in 2020. Analysts are currently stating that the chipmaker is hinting at Apple’s iPhone. During an investor conference call following Qualcomm’s earnings reveal, CFO Akash Palkhiwala […]

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iPhone 11 handsets expected to feature Intel modems

A report in PCMag confirmed expectations that, in spite of previous squabbles, Apple is relying on Intel as its sole LTE modem supplier for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro handsets. 2019 marks the final year that Apple will use Intel’s baseband technology before moving to Qualcomm as its modem supplier. Per the article, […]

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Verizon activates 5G Ultra Wideband network in select areas of Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Washington, D.C.

In its quest to bring 5G to the nation, Verizon on Wednesday activated its 5G Ultra Wideband service to select areas of Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis, and Washington, D.C., bringing the number of U.S. cities with access to the speedy mobile network up to nine.  The wireless carrier announced the expansion, stating that business customers and […]