Apple could soon bring 5G to the MacBook and Im starting to love the idea here's why
Date:
Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:42:56 +0000
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Apple is apparently testing an upcoming 5G MacBook, macOS Tahoe code suggests and I hope it finally becomes reality.
FULL STORY ======================================================================Code in macOS Tahoe hints that a 5G MacBook could be on the way Apple is apparently testing it in a MacBook with M5 Pro chip Theres no guarantee a 5G MacBook
will ever launch, though
Apples best iPhones and iPads have all been imbued with 5G goodness, but MacBooks remain left out in the cold. There are hints now, though, that that could soon change, and I think this could bring with it some serious
benefits.
The idea of a 5G MacBook hasnt been put forward by a dodgy leaker or an industry analyst no, it comes from Apple itself. According to Macworld , Apples macOS Tahoe code contains references to an unreleased Mac codenamed t6050 that will feature an M5 Pro chip, indicating that its going to be part of the next generation of MacBook Pro laptops.
Crucially, the code suggests that this MacBook will come with a Centauri
chip, Macworld claims. Centauri is the codename for Apples 5G modem , which found its way into the iPhone 16e under the C1 name. If Macworlds report is accurate, that would make the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip the first Apple laptop to feature 5G connectivity.
The timing makes sense, as Apple outfitted its iPhone 16e with its first in-house 5G modem last year. With more control over the chips features and manufacturing process, Apple might feel that the time is right to bring 5G capabilities to its laptop range.
And with the efficiency of Apple silicon added to the mix, there would be
less concern over the chip unduly draining your laptops battery. Connectivity off the grid (Image credit: Apple)
On the face of it, adding 5G to a MacBook might seem like a strange idea. After all, no one is about to hold a clunky laptop up to their ear to make a phone call. And when I first heard this rumor, I was pretty unconvinced.
But the idea has been growing on me over the past few months. Far from being an anachronism, 5G could actually bring some pretty upsides to your Apple laptop, both in terms of connectivity and security.
For instance, it could help you stay connected to the internet in places
where Wi-Fi is unavailable, such as when youre traveling or off the grid. As well as that, it would mean you wouldnt need to connect to free Wi-Fi in bars and restaurants, avoiding what can be a serious security risk to your laptop.
Still, theres no guarantee that Apple will ever actually release a 5G
MacBook. While it has been rumored for many months now, the company could simply be testing the device and ultimately decide not to launch it.
But with the M5-series MacBooks expected to arrive in either late 2025 or early 2026 , we might find out relatively soon. You might also like Apple could finally give us a MacBook that can get online from almost anywhere but not until 2026 at the earliest Bad news, Apple fans the M5 MacBook Pro may not launch until 2026 The iPhone 16es 5G performance seemingly has the iPhone 16s beat
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/apple-could-soon-bring-5g-to-the-macbook-a nd-im-starting-to-love-the-idea-heres-why
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