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 ...

Apple today announced the iPhone 16e, a $599 midrange smartphone with an A18 system-on-a-chip and an Apple C1 modem. The C1 modem is the first-ever Apple 5G modem, which required years of research and ...

Apple is investing billions of dollars into developing an in-house cellular modem, but the project is not expected to yield immediate improvements for users, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. In last ...

Apple’s rumored C2 modem may allow future iPhones to switch more seamlessly to satellite service when cellular coverage is ...

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 ...

When the iPhone 18 series is released, it’s expected to feature a new modem which will improve privacy in one key way.

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 ...

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 ...

TL;DR: Apple's new iPhone Air features the ultra-thin design with the custom A19 Pro chip and in-house second-gen C1X 5G modem, delivering up to twice the speed and 30% lower energy use than previous ...

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 ...

The custom modem in the iPhone 16e lays the groundwork for future Apple projects, as the company intends to use its proprietary modems across future products. Apple's long-rumored custom modem, ...

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 ...