What if you don’t need Wi-Fi to use your iPhone or Mac? Yes, that’s what Apple might bring for you next. As reported by Bloomberg, the Cupertino-based tech giant could bring its own cellular network. It has been working on a cellular modem for some time now.
For the first time, Apple is working on the idea of bringing cellular connectivity to the Mac for you. This means that users wouldn’t need Wi-Fi to get online. Till date, that capability has been reserved for the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad. Now the tech giant plans to extend it to Macs also. Let’s have a look at what new experience could it bring for you.
Apple to build cellular modem
Bloomberg highlighted that Apple is exploring the idea of bringing cellular connectivity to its Macs.The iPhone maker is also expected to make plans for bringing cellular connectivity for future headsets. This could include follow-ups for the Vision Pro XR headset. If the products actually get released then the modem would join the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch which already has this plan of getting a ‘supporting cellular connection.’
It is suggested that the modem supporting Macs could come before 2026. The tech giant is expected to also launch a second-generation in-house modem with faster speeds and mmWave support at the same timeline.
The way ahead
Looking ahead, having a dedicated cellular network for Macs could change the way you use your Macs. For example, just imagine you can attend important meetings and classes in places where Wi-Fi is not available. Also, you don’t need to drain your iPhone internet and its charge while sharing a hotspot for your Macs. Such a convenient way to use the internet without exhausting your daily mobile data.
Well, this is not the first time that some company is bringing a dedicated cellular connection for PCs. The first example was set by Windows on Arm laptops. The tech giant offered a 4G connectivity through Qualcomm modems. Also some models even got 5G support. To be specific only a few current-generation Snapdragon X laptops were benefitted with 5G.
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