According to (Ming-Chi-Kuo) authoritative analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, there are reports that Apple will update hardware specifications, especially the upcoming iPhone, and build a more competitive and integrated technology ecosystem.
Chi-ku noted that Apple's integrated hardware system is one of the key success factors for the glasses (Vision Pro), and that the key hardware specifications to achieve this are Wi-Fi and technology. UWB (Ultra Wide Band).
Specifically, Ultra Wideband (UWB) technology is a short-range wireless communication protocol that uses radio waves to track devices that are approaching them with high accuracy using radio waves, and to help them find other devices. Data exchange is also secure, which is why Apple relies on AirDrop.
Therefore, it is likely that the upcoming phones (iPhone 15) this year will be upgraded to (UWB) technical specifications, which can improve performance and reduce energy consumption in close contact with other devices (including Vision Pro glasses).
The next series (iPhone 16) in 2024 will also support the new generation of wireless networks (Wi-Fi 7) Wi-Fi 7, which leads to a significant increase in connection speed and reliability, while achieving Apple's goal of better integration. between devices running on the same local network to provide the best user experience for their devices.
But what does Wi-Fi 7 support do for iPhone users?
Wi-Fi 7 is a new generation of Wi-Fi networks and the biggest change will be a significant increase in the maximum speed of data transfer.
According to the Wi-Fi Alliance, which manages wireless networking standards, Wi-Fi 7 networks can transmit data at more than 40 gigabits per second, four times faster than Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E, which will be about six times faster than Wi-Fi networks 5.
In addition to these faster speeds, Wi-Fi 7 networks will also support a new technology called Multilink Operation (MLO), which allows devices to simultaneously send and receive data over multiple frequency bands and channels. This will improve performance and help serve more WiFi users at the same time, even in high traffic environments.
This evolution of wireless networks is critical for broadband applications that require high speed and low latency, such as HD video streaming, virtual reality, and augmented reality applications.
(Wi-Fi 7) also supports a new feature called (Limited Target Wake Time) that allows new Wi-Fi 7-enabled routers to reserve bandwidth for certain types of data usage, improving network performance while expanding service. life. Connect the battery to the device.
Additional Wi-Fi 7 features:
- New, wider channels up to 320MHz, twice the channels of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E. This change enables many of the previously mentioned features.
- Improve latency, response time and efficiency.
- Increase network capacity and ensure better performance in crowded public places such as airports, stadiums and office buildings.
With consistently fast wireless Internet speeds and low latency, Wi-Fi 7 raises the bar for wireless experiences and accelerates new use cases including low-latency mixed reality (MR) experiences, cloud-based gaming, and 8K video streaming.
What Apple devices currently support networking (Wi-Fi 6E)?
- (MacBook Pro) 14-inch, released in 2023.
- (MacBook Pro) 16-inch, released in 2023.
- Mac mini introduced in 2023.
- (MacStudio) Release 2023.
- (Mac Pro) 2023 release.
- Device (iPad Pro) fourth generation.
- iPad Pro (6th generation).
It should be noted that the iPhone 14 series still supports networks only (Wi-Fi 6), which means that the upcoming iPhone 15 phones this year will support networks (Wi-Fi 6E), just as Apple indicates that it is displayed on all devices. Do it from 2023.
All this means that Apple will change hardware specifications incredibly quickly to be able to ship new versions of its new smart glasses (Vision Pro) in 2025 at a lower cost, which may require an upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 and an upgrade to the required specifications (UWB) is an option. Perfect try so far.