REVEALED: This is when Apple may launch its first iPhone with 5G modem

The Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is planning to bring its own 5G modem in iPhones by the year 2022. According to a recent report from Fast Company, Apple is expected to launch its first iPhone with a 5G modem by September 2020 with a Qualcomm chip inside.

To seize control of its 5G technology as soon as possible, Apple bought Intel`s modem business earlier this year to develop another piece of its hardware in-house without being dependent on partners. According to the report, Apple`s development of the next-gen modem is likely led by Esin Terzioglu, who worked as Qualcomm`s Vice President of Engineering until he was hired by the iPhone maker in 2017.

Apple had stopped working with the leading 5G modem provider, Qualcomm, because of a dispute over its licensing fees. However, the legal war between the two tech giants settled in April at an undisclosed amount.

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As part of the settlement, Apple agreed to buy Qualcomm`s 5G chips as well to use it as part of its 5G-enabled iPhone, which is scheduled for launch in 2020.