# 5G iPhone in 2020 enables Apple to wait for next-gen tech, with two benefits

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/5g-iphone-in-2020-enables-apple-to-wait-for-next-gen-tech-with-two-benefits/
- Published: 2019-09-17T09:15:26-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

“It’s just the latest example of the company swooping in late with a polished version of technology pioneered by its Android rivals.” While rival smartphones may tease Apple over launching a non 5G iPhone at its flagship this year, the reality is that there is so little coverage as yet that it’s almost irrelevant. Waiting a year also enables Apple to benefit from two upcoming developments in 5G chips … As CNET notes, there are two issues with today’s 5G chips. The way smartphones tap into 5G networks — a least early on — is convoluted. Phones need to have a 5G-capable chip and a matching 5G modem to connect to the network (right now they’re separate, and that takes up space). And each phone model only works with a specific network’s bands, so you can’t take your 5G phone from one carrier to another. […] Click here to view original web page at 9to5mac.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio