Apple’s 5G Revolution: Get Ready for the First Cellular-Enabled Mac in 2025
- Apple is rumored to release its first 5G-enabled Mac as early as late next year, utilizing a custom-designed 5G modem chip, according to a report from 9to5Mac's Ryan...
- Historically, Mac family products relied on Intel processors, leading many users to believe that Intel's technology was the primary reason Macs couldn't support cellular systems or mobile networks.
- 9to5Mac suggests that Macs can still support cellular networking, and this feature might be introduced soon using Apple's 5G modem chips.
Apple’s 5G-Enabled Mac: A Long-Awaited Feature on the Horizon
Apple is rumored to release its first 5G-enabled Mac as early as late next year, utilizing a custom-designed 5G modem chip, according to a report from 9to5Mac’s Ryan Christoffel.
Breaking Free from Intel Processors
Historically, Mac family products relied on Intel processors, leading many users to believe that Intel’s technology was the primary reason Macs couldn’t support cellular systems or mobile networks. However, with the introduction of Apple Silicon in 2020, hopes were raised that Macs would eventually support cellular connectivity.
A New Era for Macs
9to5Mac suggests that Macs can still support cellular networking, and this feature might be introduced soon using Apple’s 5G modem chips. Apple is expected to release its custom-designed 5G modem chip as early as 2025, initially for the iPhone SE 4. If successful, this technology might be expanded to Mac family products.
Expected Release Timeline
9to5Mac predicts that the M5-powered MacBook Pro will be the first Mac to support cellular or 5G in late 2025. However, it’s possible that Apple might delay the release of the first Mac to support cellular networks until 2026 or later.
Source: 9 to 5 Mac