Apple modem roadmap, Apple Watch satellite connectivity, OLED MacBook Pro

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Benjamin and Chance discuss why Apple is so keen on ditching Qualcomm and using its own modems in the iPhone, why the natural progression for the Apple Watch Ultra is satellite connectivity and get excited over rumors that the upcoming OLED MacBook Pro will replace the notch with a hole-punch cutout screen design. Also, Apple is rumored to be partnering with Sony to bring VR controller support to Vision Pro.

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Chance Miller

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Links

• Gurman: Apple-designed 5G modem coming to 2025 iPhones will be worse than Qualcomm’s
• Bloomberg: Apple 'investigating' bringing cellular to the Mac for the first time
• Apple is reportedly exploring cellular connectivity for Vision Pro, and that's a great thing
• Apple Watch Ultra 3 may get a new lifesaving feature
• Apple Watch on track to upgrade from LTE to 5G with rumored modem switch
• Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro without a notch coming in 2026
• Apple reportedly collaborating with Sony to bolster VR gaming on Vision Pro