5G Smartwatches Could Launch Next Year With Qualcomm's New Modem
5G networks have delivered fast speeds and bandwidth to smartphones for years, but not to wearables. The X35 could even end up in lower-end laptops like Chromebooks to connect to 5G networks. This modem will likely arrive in mid-tier wearables and IoT devices rather than premium phones. The X35 can also fall back on 4G LTE if 5G connectivity gets spotty.