MacBook can access the network without Wi-Fi

Specifically, according to a report from Mark Gurman, Apple is considering the possibility of adding modem chips to Macs in the near future. However, Gurman revealed: Macs with cellular networks will not be released before 2026.

MacBook can access the network without Wifi.

In 2025, Apple plans to introduce a custom 5G chip that the company has been developing for years. The modem chip will be added to the iPhone SE, low-cost iPad, and iPhone 17 Air - this is an opportunity for Apple to test the technology before integrating it into flagship devices.

If testing goes well, Apple's custom 5G modem chip will expand to other iPhones and iPads within three years and could also appear in Macs.

A 5G-equipped Mac will reportedly be able to connect to cellular networks like a 5G-enabled iPhone or iPad without the need for Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot.

It is known that Apple's first modem chip will limit 5G speeds below 6GHz, but the second version will support faster mmWave technology.

It seems that Apple is aiming to surpass Qualcomm with the 3rd generation model - offering better performance and AI features. So that it can then produce its own chips for its devices.

Previously, in 2023, Gurman also mentioned that Macs with Apple-designed modem chips would be introduced as early as 2028 and Apple planned to integrate 5G connectivity into Apple silicon chips.

5G connectivity in Macs has been rumored for years, and Apple considered adding a modem chip to the MacBook Air back in 2008. However, Steve Jobs said Apple wouldn't do it because the modem chip took up too much space in the case and would lock customers into a specific carrier.

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