Apple radio chips switch likely to take five more years, suggests Broadcom deal

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The next generation of Apple radio chips is expected to debut in the https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-18-pro/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">iPhone 18 Pro and https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-ultra/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">iPhone Ultra, but a new deal suggests the company doesn’t expect to complete a switch to its own cellular modems before 2031.

The company has committed to retaining and expanding its partnership with radio chip maker Broadcom through 2031 …