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JAKARTA – MediaTek has almost reached an agreement to be a provider of Wi-Fi chips for Apple's HomePod device, but the chip maker has a higher desire to be a supplier modem for the next iPhone.
Reported by GSM Arena, Apple is expected to cut Intel as the second modem provider – the main one being Qualcomm – and hint that MediaTek is likely to resume control.
MediaTek launched a 5G modem in early June. Helio M70 is supposed to be able to reach the speed of 5Gbps and will be produced by TSMC on the 7nm process. The modem will begin shipping in 2019, six months ahead of schedule.
MediaTek reportedly advanced the launch schedule of the 5G modem to attract Apple. However, before the Cupertino-based company made the final decision, Apple and MediaTek had to create product roadmaps, technology development, and collaboration between the two companies.
Reported by Gsmarena, Helio M70 was introduced in June 2018. The chipset that supports 5G technology is expected to ship in 2019 to meet the demand for 1Gbps Internet speed.
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In the development of 5G solutions around the world, MediaTek has contacted Nokia, China Mobile and Huawei for technical cooperation and specification negotiation.
MediaTek has decided to reveal Helio M70 to support global smartphone vendors and telecom operators.
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Flea makers announce official production and shipping volumes that begin six months ahead of schedule. Rick Tsai, the company's CEO, said that by using a variety of IP solutions and enterprise chipsets, MediaTek can help ecosystems and customers roll the device just in time to the era of 5G.
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