News & Reviews:   5G modem

Last week, there was a rumour that the new iPhone SE next year. The device is not only expected to feature an upgraded chipset but also 5G support. Now, there's a rumour claiming that the 5G modem could be developed by Apple itself.

We often write about mobile chipsets, as they're a key spec in smartphones. But it's important to know that the modems are what help us stay connected to the Internet. On that topic, Qualcomm launched its new Snapdragon X65 mobile 5G modem yesterday, promising even better performance than before.

Roughly a year since Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon X55 modem, the company has now revealed that its new Snapdragon X60 modem will be launching in early 2021. This is the first 5G modem chip that is built on the 5nm manufacturing process, with incredible download and uploads speeds.