Apple may be behind Samsung and Huawei in the 5G race, but its iPhone 2020 lineup won't miss the trend. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's all three iPhone models next year will come with 5G compatibility. A comprehensive 5G lineup including an affordable XR model will help Apple better compete with the Android players who currently offer select 5G models, added the analyst.

President Donald Trump said he eased restrictions on China's most prominent technology company as part of a trade truce with Beijing, removing an immediate threat looming over the global economy even as a lasting peace remains elusive. Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had promised to buy "tremendous" amounts of US agricultural products in exchange.

Apple has an "has an active project to build its own cellular modem chip", reports The Information. Apple is building its own cellular modem for iPhone, as per a report in The Information. The Cupertino-based technology company has posted job listings for cellular modem architects for its San Diego and Cupertino offices, which suggests it is developing its own modems, notes the report.