iPhone 15 Pro Max has a Qualcomm modem
Development of an in-house modem at Apple has hit multiple snags, with the latest delay pushing development further into 2025 or later.
Apple is determined to develop its own modem because it likes having control of the entire hardware and software stack. However, unlike ditching Intel for Apple Silicon, Qualcomm is a leader in the space and will be difficult to surpass, let alone match.
The iPhone SE 4 was initially rumored to be a test bed for the in-house modem, but that project was scrapped. With these latest delays, it isn’t clear if Apple will ever release a modem, but work on the project will continue even if it never sees the light of day.
