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Monday, 29 July 2019

All 2020 iPhone models to come with 5G support: Report

There were multiple reports of details about on the iPhones launching in 2020 such as 120Hz switchable refresh rate display, OLED display panel and more. In similar lines, according to a new report, all iPhone models launching in 2020 will come with support for 5G to better compete with Android smartphones that will support 5G. According to a note from Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, all three new 2020 iPhone models will support 5G, and he states reasons for it. Firstly, he says that the company has more resource for developing 5G post acquiring Intel's 5G modem business. Secondly, he says that boosting 5G developments could benefit Apple's AR ecosystem. In 5G networks, mmWave technology delivers faster speeds compared to sub-6GHz and is deployed in denser urban areas and the sub-6GHz is deployed in rural and suburban areas. 2020 iPhone models are said to support both mmWave and Sub-6GHz spectrum to meet the requirements of the US market. But it is still not clear if Apple could launch a 5G powered iPhone that supports sub-6GHz alone as it could also lower the price. Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple analyst said: We now believe that all three new 2H20 iPhone models will support 5G for the following reasons. (1) Apple has more resource ...