Apple Plans to Discontinue Development of 5G Modem as It Failed to Perfect The Technology, Winding Down Years of Investment
It was previously reported that Apple is working on its custom 5G chips to reduce dependency on Qualcomm. The company is in pursuit of relying on its in-house components, following the same approach as Apple Silicon. However, Apple appears to be far from achieving its goals as it has decided to discontinue developing in-house 5G modems, according to a new report. The reports are not confirmed at this stage, but multiple sources have reported similar scenarios.
A new report from "yeux1122" has been published on the Korean blog Naver, which suggests that Apple's 5G modem development will be discontinued. The report mentions sources familiar with Apple's 5G modem department, stating that the company's efforts have failed. This means the company's efforts in the field have not paid off, and it will see fit to close the segment.
The move will incur a hefty loss for Apple as it has invested in the technology for years. Furthermore, tipster @Tech_Reve stated earlier today that he has heard similar news from Japanese supply chain sources. However, take the information with a grain of salt as the final word rests with Apple. It was previously reported that Apple's team in charge of developing in-house 5G modems is facing significant hindrances in developing chips. The report mentioned that the company had unrealistic goals, and the challenges involved in the process were not considered.
As mentioned, Apple is well ahead in the development process as it has hired thousands of engineers working on the custom 5G modem chips. The company also acquired Intel's modem business and kept the employees to continue working on the 5G modems. The company also picked up people from Qualcomm to bolster its 5G modem development efforts.
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