How Apple thinks about the 6G evolution
When it comes to architecture, Apple is pushing for AI/ML support within and by this standard, integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), spectrum sharing, and wide radio support. It also wants better integration between satellite and terrestrial networks, and casts shade on the idea of new 6G spectrum being made available.
When it comes to backwards compatibility, the company notes that while 6G is not expected to be backward-compatible, it should support later-introduced 5G features and use cases from the start. It must also be forward-compatible, meaning new features, services, and use cases can be rolled out over time.
The company stressed that this may be particularly important for new AI-driven networking features. But to my mind, it makes the networking tech something that can be improved incrementally over time, just like any other software-driven tech should be.
