Apple's next MacBook might get telephone-like connectivity

may want to a MacBook with a built-in LTE modem be within the works? a few folks have been asking why the sort of version would not exist for a few substantial time now, however it appears this is an choice Apple is sincerely mulling over, given that a fresh patent for 'remoted hollow space antennas' has emerged.

The patent, which turned into filed final summer time however has simplest just been granted, explores a layout which could allow for cell antennas inside the 'slot-fashioned establishing' among the 'upper and decrease housing' – i.e. the bottom of the computer and the lid.

Apple's idea is to match antennas for wireless – 2.4GHz and 5GHz – in conjunction with a 3rd one for LTE connectivity, and achieve this in a manner that makes top use of area, and also takes under consideration troubles of interference from a metallic chassis.

as the patent states: "it is able to be hard to shape digital device antenna structures with preferred attributes. In some wi-fi gadgets, the presence of conductive housing structures can impact antenna overall performance. Antenna overall performance may not be first-class if the housing systems are not configured properly and interfere with antenna operation."

Patently possible

Of course, as ever when patents pop up, there may be no assure Apple is doing anything apart from exploring principles or protecting possible bases. but maybe, simply maybe, an LTE MacBook is on the cards.

as well as space and interference troubles from a layout point of view, the other attention is that one of these cellular modem might obviously upload a truthful whack to the charge of the pocket book – and MacBooks aren't particularly reasonably-priced as it's miles.