Apple plans to launch an iPhone 5G in 2020

The infrastructure for next-generation 5G telephony networks is still in its infancy, but that will not stop phone makers from integrating 5G capabilities into their handsets (and making a lot of noise about them ) as soon as they possibly can. can. According to a new report, Apple will join the party in 2020.

Preferred sources that talk to Fast Company have stated that the Intel 8161 5G Modem Chip would be the one that would provide this 5G connectivity, although apparently Intel is struggling with heat issues to get prototyping and chip development for commercial purposes.

It seems that Apple is ready to let other companies come to market with their 5G phones before continuing with its own implementation the following year. Groups like Oppo, LG, Samsung, Huawei, Lenovo and Sony have all confirmed or at least hinted that 5G handsets were on the list for some point in 2019.

The need for speed

Depending on where you live in the world, you may just get used to regularly seeing the 4G or LTE symbol on your phone. The deployment of the 5G in terms of real networks may lag behind the arrival of 5G compatible phones – as for 4G, it will first appear in the pockets, probably in large cities, before expand elsewhere.

And improvements are not just about raw speed, they're about bandwidth. This means more connected devices (think of stand-alone cars) and better reception when you're in a crowded area (like watching a match in your local sports stadium).

Download speeds have the potential to be a thousand times faster than 4G – 10 Gbps rather than 100 Mbps – although this is a theoretical maximum (the reality will be somewhat different). According to the rumor that the iPhone 5G of Apple would arrive in 2020, you might even be able to hook yourself to a 5G network somewhere near you.

Via AppleInsider