According to Bloomberg, Apple is targeting 2027 to surpass Qualcomm’s modems with its own chips for iPhones and iPads.

Apple Inc. 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 Inc.

A Bloomberg report confirms Apple's first 5G modem will debut on the iPhone SE, but won't beat Qualcomm. Future, better models could come to Mac. Fans say it's the ideal size for reading and streaming and an A1 chip makes it a teeny little powerhouse.

As we wrote about earlier today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects Apple's first 5G modem to debut in a new iPhone SE, an ultra-thin iPhone

After reports suggested Apple scrapped its plans to make in-house 5G modems, it seems the company has a three-year plan to replace Qualcomm.

Apple's new Vision Pro successor reportedly features an in-house 5G modem, but the cheaper second-gen Vision Pro ships with M5 in 2025 first.

Apple to introduce its first in-house 5G modem, reducing its reliance on Qualcomm for network connectivity in its devices.

The new modem chips are first expected in the Spring of 2025 as part of the updated iPhone SE, followed by an unnamed mid-range iPhone in the latter part of 2025.

We've been hearing a lot in recent weeks about the iPhone SE 4, which is expected to make an appearance in March 2025 – and a new report backs up what we've heard previously about the handset arriving with a brand new Apple 5G and Wi-Fi modem.