Apple has boxed itself in on a 5G iPhone, and may not deliver in 2020

As recently as the iPhone X, one could test whether they have an Intel or the more capable Qualcomm modems inside, but last year Apple...

As recently as the iPhone X, one could test whether they have an Intel or the more capable Qualcomm modems inside, but last year Apple's iPhones shipped exclusively as "Intel inside," as the patent war with Qualcomm reached a fever pitch.

Even that, however, is not an ideal solution for Apple, as Intel's modems are behind the curve when it comes to next-gen cellular connectivity. Last summer, insiders claimed that they have seen internal Intel communication regarding a memo that Apple sent Chipzilla. In it, Apple warns that it might no longer ...

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