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Apple's In-House Radio Chip Switch May Take Until 2031, Broadcom Deal Suggests
Apple's new multi-year deal with Broadcom indicates it will rely on third-party radio chips until at least 2031. The company's own cellular modems are expected to debut in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra, but full transition will take years. This suggests Apple's chip independence efforts face significant technical hurdles.
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The extended timeline underscores the difficulty of replacing Broadcom's custom radio chips, even for a company with Apple's resources.
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