New iPhones have Qualcomm satellite modem, new Apple radio chips
Summary
An employee of electronics repair firm iFixit is seen opening models from Apple?s iPhone 14 lineup to reveal a circuit board inside in this undated handout image. Courtesy of IFixit/Handout via REUTERS Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Sept 17 (Reuters) - Apple Incs (AAPL.O) iPhone 14 models contain a Qualcomm Inc (QCOM.O) chip that can talk to satellites, but have additional custom-designed Apple components used in the phones biggest new feature, according to an analysis of the phone by iFixit and an Apple statement. iFixit, a San Luis Obispo, California-based firm that disassembles iPhones and other consumer electronics to assess how easily they can be repaired, took apart an iPhone 14 Pro Max model on Friday, revealing a Qualcomm X65 modem chip. In a statement to Reuters on Saturday, Apple said there is additional proprietary hardware and software in the iPhone 14 for the new messaging feature. Reporting by Stephen Nellis in San Luis Obispo, California; Editing by Leslie Adler
