<p>Back in May, a report had emerged that Apple has chalked out plans to manufacture its own 5G modem and be ready to incorporate them in the iPhones launching in 2023.</p>.<p>However, there was no information on who would be the supply partner for Apple. Now, Nikkei Asia has <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Apple-taps-TSMC-to-build-custom-iPhone-5G-modem-in-2023" target="_blank">learned</a> that the company's long-time A-series chipset-maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.(TSMC) sealed a deal to manufacture the 5G modems.</p>.<p>Despite the chipset supply constraints around the world, Apple is the least affected among the technology companies. With a clear strategy in place to take care of future requirements, the Cupertino-based company has been a step ahead and seen selling its products with less delay in shipments compared to rival brands.</p>.<p>It should be noted Apple and Qualcomm had a long battle over modem pricing and licensing fee issues and out of the blue, dropped all litigations against each other in 2019. They sealed a deal including a six-year license agreement with Qualcomm and an option to extend for two years for procuring modems for iPhones.</p>.<p>But, within less than a year of the signing, Apple acquired a majority stake of Intel's smartphone modem division for $1 billion. The deal included 17,000 wireless technology patents, ranging from protocols for cellular standards to modem architecture and modem operation.</p>.<p>This was done to end the dependence on Qualcomm and now, Apple is on course to accomplish self-reliance on designing and manufacturing of a major component of iPhones, iPads, and Watches.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>
<p>Back in May, a report had emerged that Apple has chalked out plans to manufacture its own 5G modem and be ready to incorporate them in the iPhones launching in 2023.</p>.<p>However, there was no information on who would be the supply partner for Apple. Now, Nikkei Asia has <a href="https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Tech/Semiconductors/Apple-taps-TSMC-to-build-custom-iPhone-5G-modem-in-2023" target="_blank">learned</a> that the company's long-time A-series chipset-maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.(TSMC) sealed a deal to manufacture the 5G modems.</p>.<p>Despite the chipset supply constraints around the world, Apple is the least affected among the technology companies. With a clear strategy in place to take care of future requirements, the Cupertino-based company has been a step ahead and seen selling its products with less delay in shipments compared to rival brands.</p>.<p>It should be noted Apple and Qualcomm had a long battle over modem pricing and licensing fee issues and out of the blue, dropped all litigations against each other in 2019. They sealed a deal including a six-year license agreement with Qualcomm and an option to extend for two years for procuring modems for iPhones.</p>.<p>But, within less than a year of the signing, Apple acquired a majority stake of Intel's smartphone modem division for $1 billion. The deal included 17,000 wireless technology patents, ranging from protocols for cellular standards to modem architecture and modem operation.</p>.<p>This was done to end the dependence on Qualcomm and now, Apple is on course to accomplish self-reliance on designing and manufacturing of a major component of iPhones, iPads, and Watches.</p>.<p><em>Get the latest news on new launches, gadget reviews, apps, cybersecurity, and more on personal technology only on <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tag/dh-tech?_ga=2.210580691.73733284.1595225125-1706599323.1592232366" target="_blank">DH Tech</a>.</em></p>