has been 5G-compatible, but it’s no secret that Apple is keen to bring more of its manufacturing process under one roof. Apple has also outlined plans to begin using proprietary custom displays in its new mobile devices from 2024 onwardsMore generally, the company’s extended partnership with Broadcom should boost the widespread adoption of 5G among 4G-using consumers.
However, that superior speed comes at a cost. Being significantly more complex than previous-generation mobile networks, 5G networks require more masts and more advanced equipment in more places, which is expensive to produce and install. Apple’s multi-billion dollar investment should go some way to improving this still-underdeveloped 5G infrastructure – in the US, at least – but we’re still several years away from seeing 5G replace 4G in the main. Sign up to receive daily breaking news, reviews, opinion, analysis, deals and more from the world of tech.Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors