One of the biggest advantages of iPads over Macs is the availability of cellular data plans. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says in his Power On newsletter that Apple is working on a MacBook with cellular data connectivity, but it will be difficult to bring it to market. The news release cites the success of Apple Silicon chips and Apple’s ambitions to launch a cellular data modem and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi processor that will eventually replace Broadcom’s products.
This news seems to be a continuation of the rumor that emerged last week that Apple’s 5G modem was delayed until at least 2026 due to problems in the development process. Interestingly, Gurman adds that the success of this chip will enable Apple to not only become independent from Qualcomm, but also integrate this modem into all products, including the cellular data-capable MacBook.
So, a MacBook with cellular data support could be released from 2028. If such a Mac were released, it would mean users would finally be able to use their MacBook computers on the go without having to depend on their iPhone for the internet.
This ability will be especially useful for people who work on the go. These workers will no longer need to rely on a coffee shop’s Wi-Fi network or run out of battery power by creating a personal hotspot from their iPhone.
Unfortunately, Apple is said to be having difficulty developing its own cellular chip, and that hardware is not yet close to being completed or competitive with Qualcomm. It can be said that the hopes for the MacBook with cellular data support are very low, as Apple wants to achieve at least the same performance as Qualcomm before starting to use this processor.
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