Qualcomm's X65 Modem Might Pull the iPhone 13 to 10Gbps
Get ready for the Galaxy S22's 5G experience—and maybe the iPhone 13's. Qualcomm today announced its X65 modem, the 4G/5G component that will connect 2022's phones to carrier networks. The new modem allows for "10 gigabit" 5G connectivity, by expanding the number of 5G channels it can use at once. But there's a lot more going on here, which could further transform how we use 5G. Qualcomm's modems are used in nearly every high-end phone in the US, including those from Samsung and Apple. Apple inked a "multiyear" deal with Qualcomm in 2019, to cover at least the iPhone 12, 13, and 14 models,...