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5G iPhone Launch Could Be Delayed Due to Intel, Apple Said to Be Deg Own 5G Modems: Reports

5G iPhone Launch Could Be Delayed Due to Intel, Apple Said to Be Deg Own 5G Modems: Reports 3z3z46

By Jamshed Avari | Updated: 4 April 2019 13:37 IST

Highlights

Apple's plans to ship a 5G iPhone in 2020 might be delayed
Intel is said to be struggling to supply 5G modems
Apple could tap MediaTek or Samsung, or speed up its in-house efforts

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Apple's plans to launch a 5G-capable iPhone in 2020 could be derailed by Intel missing its targets for 5G modems, according to a report by UBS. Apple is already behind other companies including Samsung and Huawei, who have already shown off 5G-enabled versions of their latest flagships. It was already expected that there would be no 5G-capable iPhone in 2019, but according to this report, the company might not be able to release such a device in 2020 either if it sticks to its usual September launch timeframe, because Intel is unlikely to have its modems ready in time. 1o2h60

short-term decline in iPhone sales for Apple, the Swiss investment bank believes that the company's loyal base and strong portfolio of services will help it retain s. It is also going to take time for 5G networks to become widespread outside of major cities.

Apple is currently locked in forced to stop selling older iPhone models in some countries after Qualcomm won legal injunctions over allegations of intellectual property violations.

The only Samsung. However, MediaTek's efforts are also said to be not ready to meet Apple's requirements. The report states that Apple is unwilling to partner with Samsung, which 9to5Mac notes is curious since the Korean giant has supplied several components including displays, DRAM, and flash memory to Apple over the years.

A previous research note from investment advisory firm Cowen suggested that Samsung would not give Apple favourable pricing, which would be a more likely concern. A report from the Taiwan Electronic Times earlier this month claimed that Samsung is willing to work with Apple but would not be able to supply an adequate quantity of 5G modem chips.

According to a drop its 5G modems for the 2020 launch cycle. Apple is also known to be trying to develop its own 5G modems, and the report states that it has over 1,000 employees currently working on this project including former Intel and Qualcomm engineers. However, it is unlikely that this effort will bear fruit till at least 2021, if not later. That would be in line with Apple's efforts to bring all hardware production in-house, most notably its ARM-based SoC development efforts.

Depending on how courtroom showdowns play out, analysts have not ruled out Apple returning to Qualcomm as a 5G modem supplier despite their acrimonious relationship.

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