Apple may be expanding the iPhone’s bandwidth as the tech giant looks to test 5G technology.
Apple may be expanding its phone tech well beyond the rumored upgrades of the iPhone 8 as it appears the tech giant plans to test 5G wireless communications. iPhone 8
The iPhone maker has applied for a license to test millimeter-wave wireless technology with the US Federal Communications Commission, possibly hinting at a way to increase the upload and download times of connected iOS devices, according to Business Insider. Business Insider
Specifically, Apple is testing of 28GHz and 39GHz wireless bands beamed between two locations in California. It’s unclear what exactly Apple is planning to do with the tech, though the application mentions using 28GHz bands for earth-to-space transmission.
This astronomical connection is particularly intriguing as reports from last month claim Apple hired two former Google executives experienced in space engineering as part of a plan to launch its own internet satellites. reports from last month
Apple’s filings with the FCC come during an unexpectedly busy time for the company, as it’s currently in a court battle with chipmaker Qualcomm over anti-competitive contracts. currently in a court battle
For now, the famously mum company hasn’t made any formal announcements regarding satellite coverage or 5G internet connectivity. As for when we will learn more on what Apple’s been cooking up these days, we have high hopes for June 5 when Apple kicks off its annual WWDC event. annual WWDC event What to expect from Apple in 2017 What to expect from Apple in 2017
