https://wccftech.com/apple-5g-modem-project-lead-quits/

Apple would no doubt run into several challenges en route to completing development of its in-house 5G modem for future iPhones and iPads. However, the company might not have expected the first blow to be dealt through a project lead leaving the company. Ruben Caballero, an employee who was leading a term of engineers to develop Apple’s first 5G modem has left the company following a restructure in this particular division. However, it might also be theorized that he left the company after Apple inked a deal with Qualcomm after the former agreed to drop all litigation.

Since it will take several years before Apple strikes gold with its in-house 5G modem, the company will have no choice but to take orders from Qualcomm, a firm who’s one of the top manufacturers of 5G smartphone modems. Apple has also hired key Intel 5G staff, leading to the speculation that perhaps the company’s in-house modem division is over-staffed.