The new iPhone 16e is equipped with Apple's custom-designed C1 modem for 5G and LTE connectivity, whereas all other current iPhone models rely on Qualcomm modems. While the average customer is ...

It’s been a long time since Apple has been working on its own 5G modem. However, development is taking much longer than the company expected – but recent evidence suggests that we’ll see Apple’s first ...

After years of rumors, Apple launched its in-house C1 modem with the iPhone 16e in February 2025. It stood out for being the “most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone,” with a claimed power saving ...

Apple is continuing to run into troubles in its attempt to develop a 5G modem to replace Qualcomm's 5G modems in the iPhone and other products, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple in 2019 acquired ...

Apple and Qualcomm's relationship has been strained for a decade and the iPhone 16e C1 chip is Apple's first move to cut ties once and for all. The relationship between Apple and Qualcomm has been a ...

Qualcomm announced the X85, its latest high-end modem. It has taken some time for Apple to release its first modem and it did so quietly with the launch of the iPhone 16e last month. The cellular ...

According to Bloomberg, Apple is targeting 2027 to surpass Qualcomm’s modems with its own chips for iPhones and iPads. According to Bloomberg, Apple is targeting 2027 to surpass Qualcomm’s modems with ...

Development of an in-house modem at Apple has hit multiple snags, with the latest delay pushing development further into 2025 or later. Apple's modem provider is Qualcomm, and the two companies have ...

Apple is reportedly set to feature its C2 5G modem across all iPhone 18 models, a significant expansion from previous speculations that suggested the in-house chip would only be included in the Pro ...

A recent report suggests that Apple has abandoned plans to develop an in-house 5G modem chip. The leak hints that the Cupertino giant might not push through the project since there's a lack of ...

Apple is a company that loves to be as self-reliant as possible. This is why it involves itself in as much of its hardware as possible, ensuring that it works seamlessly and efficiently with its ...

The new Apple C1 modem that powers the cellular connectivity of the iPhone 16e is the company’s first cellular modem designed in-house. The C1 offers “fast and reliable connectivity, and it’s the most ...