We have some interesting updates revolving around future iterations of the iPhone. One rumor calls for the iPhone 14 Pro series to make the move to USB-C from the current proprietary Lightning plug. And the second rumor involves when Apple might start producing and using its own standalone modem chip inside its mobile devices.
Anonymous sources: expect iPhone 14 Pro models to sport a USB-C port
Apple almost was forced to use Intel’s 5G modem chip until it made a last second settlement with Qualcomm
The M1 Max, designed by Apple, is the company’s most powerful chip
Now let’s switch the subject matter. You might remember that during a period of time when Apple and Qualcomm were at each other’s throats, Apple was desperate to find a new chip designer to be its source of 5G modem chip for the iPhone. Apple was so desperate that it turned to Intel although it was not very confident in Intel’s abilities to deliver a good component.
Qualcomm to be responsible for only 20% of Apple’s modem chips by 2023
Apple’s 5G modem chips will bea standalone component, independent of the 2023 A17 Bionic chipset. By 2023, Qualcomm says that it will be supplying Apple with only 20% of its modem chips which most likely indicates that Apple will be responsible for the remaining 80%.
