Apple is preparing to finally bring one of its most ambitious projects to market: a series of cellular modem chips that will replace components from longtime partner—and adversary—Qualcomm. More than half a decade in the making, Apple’s in-house modem system is said to debut next spring. The technology is slated to be part of the iPhone SE, the company’s entry-level smartphone, which will be updated next year for the first time since 2022.
