As we wrote about earlier today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects Apple's first 5G modem to debut in a new iPhone SE, an ultra-thin iPhone

The new modem chips are first expected in the Spring of 2025 as part of the updated iPhone SE, followed by an unnamed mid-range iPhone in the latter part of 2025.

Apple is preparing three generations of 5G modem with the first arriving in the 2025 iPhone SE 4. The third generation may be coming to Macs and possibly Vision Pro too.

Apple is preparing to launch its long-awaited series of cellular modem chips next year, which will replace components from longtime partner Qualcomm , Bloomberg News reported on Friday.

According to Bloomberg, Apple is targeting 2027 to surpass Qualcomm’s modems with its own chips for iPhones and iPads.

Apple is also considering integrating its modem with the main processor in the future. "Apple to rollout own cellular modem chips for iPhone SE-report" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand.

An upcoming version of the Apple Vision Pro headset could be equipped with a custom-designed Apple modem chip, according to Bloomberg's

Apple to introduce its first in-house 5G modem, reducing its reliance on Qualcomm for network connectivity in its devices.

We've been hearing a lot in recent weeks about the iPhone SE 4, which is expected to make an appearance in March 2025 – and a new report backs up what we've heard previously about the handset arriving with a brand new Apple 5G and Wi-Fi modem.

Apple is preparing to finally bring one of its most ambitious projects to market: a series of cellular modem chips that will replace components from longtime partner — and adversary — Qualcomm.