Apple To Rollout 5G Software Updates For iPhone Users In December

Apple will start rolling out 5G software updates for iPhone users in December, the tech behemoth said in a statement, amid Centre's nudge to handset players to ensure smooth 5G experience for telecom subscribers in India.

“We are working with our carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon as network validation and testing for quality and performance is completed. 5G will be enabled via a software update and will start rolling out to iPhone users in December,” Apple said in a statement Wednesday.

Top government officials are reportedely meeting the representatives of Apple, Samsung and other smartphone makers to expedite necessary software updates to smartphones, that will allow customers to experience smooth 5G services.

On October 1, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the launch of 5G services in the country. But while millions of subscribers in India have 5G-ready phones, many devices by prominent brands are not supporting the service at present.

''5G will be enabled via a software update and will start rolling out to iPhone users in December,'' Apple said in a statement.

Apple said it is working with carrier partners in India to bring the best 5G experience to iPhone users as soon as network validation and testing for quality and performance is completed.

It is pertinent to mention that 5G will be enabled for iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12 and iPhone SE (3rd generation) models.

(With inputs from PTI)