Baseband development has always been a very complex, difficult project, Apple has been struggling to adhere to, hoping to usher in a breakthrough.

According to supply chain updates, Apple's own 5G baseband is well on its way, while ASE and Anke are "competing" to package modem chips.

From the point of view of the supply chain, Apple's self-developed baseband is going well, due to its close relationship with many carriers around the world, which greatly saves time to some extent, but also because of the strong voice of the iPhone.

And of course, the chain says,Although Apple's 5G baseband is progressing well, it still needs a period of continuous verification, which directly determines the phone signal, and Apple will keep close contact with the three major Chinese carriers to better test the 5G baseband.

The first device expected to feature Apple's custom 5G modem is the fourth-generation iPhone SE, which will likely be released around March 2024.

In addition to wanting to get rid of Qualcomm's monopoly, Apple developed its own baseband with a simple goal of increasing profitability and greatly improving the iPhone's signal and other aspects.