Future Apple Vision Pro Could Have 5G Modem

Upcoming versions Apple Vision Pro According to reports, the headphones may be equipped with custom-designed Apple modem chips Bloombergof Mark Gurman. In a report about Apple’s internal modem plans, Gurman said Apple is “discussing” providing cellular support for future Vision Pro models.

Apple-designed modem chip to debut in 2025 iPhone SElow cost iPadand iphone 17 “Air” model, and from there, Apple will iterate on the design and expand the technology to other devices.

The first version of this modem chip will only have slower sub-6GHz 5G connections, but second-generation models will support faster millimeter-wave 5G speeds, and a third-generation version in 2027 may match or exceed Qualcomm technology. Apple’s first 5G chip is unlikely to be used in the Vision Pro headphones, but a second- or third-generation version may be integrated into the Vision Pro, and And the Mac of the future.

In the future, Apple could also add its custom modem chip to augmented reality glasses, but that product is still several years away.

Apple’s ultimate goal is to phase out Qualcomm’s 5G modem chips and replace them with its own modem chips. Because cellular connectivity is essential iPhoneApple plans to test its modem technology in low-volume, low-cost products first.

The first version of the modem chip is smaller and more integrated with other components designed by Apple, but it is not as advanced as Qualcomm’s 5G modem chip. The modem chips Apple will launch in 2026 and 2027 will be more advanced, and eventually Apple can merge its A-series and M-series with its custom demodulator chips to develop a single component that can be integrated into its products.

Second-generation Vision Pro headphones could be launched as soon as 2025, Apple Add M5 chip There have been few design changes, but rumors surrounding the Vision Pro’s future are unclear, with some sources pointing to a Vision Pro 2 while others suggest Apple wants to focus on lower-cost models.

Apple is said to be developing a lower-cost version of the Vision Pro that uses cheaper components, and Gurman says it could Coming as soon as 2025. Apple Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo However, it is believed that the cheaper Vision Pro will not be released until after 2027. It’s unclear when the Vision Pro will get 5G technology.