Why 5G not yet on Apple’s mind as rivals go gaga over it

CUPERTINO: If you are wondering why Apple has not yet launched a 5G iPhone while others are going ballistic over launching 5G-ready or 5G-enabled handsets, there is a solid reason behind the reluctance to embrace the technology.

Huawei, Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo and LG have all showcased 5G phones. Sony is also working on one such device.

While the world is going gaga over 5G smartphones, Apple has kept silent over when it is planning to bring the technology to its iPhones.

Apple in July announced the acquisition of chip-maker Intel’s smartphone modem business for $1 billion, and according to Intel CEO Bob Swan, the agreement “enables us to focus on developing technology for the 5G network while retaining critical intellectual property and modem technology that our team has created.”