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 ...

Once again, Apple is reportedly hitting a roadblock with its upcoming 5G modem development, as Cupertino aims to replace the Qualcomm chip in a future iPhone model. According to Bloomberg's Mark ...

Apple has finally introduced its first in-house modem alongside iPhone 16e, the C1, marking a major shift in its hardware strategy. For years, Apple has relied on Qualcomm for iPhone modems, but that ...

Today, Qualcomm said in its first earnings call in 2024 that Apple has extended its modem chip (baseband chip) license agreement. Apple's existing deal has now been extended for two years. In the past ...

TL;DR: Apple's iPhone 16e features its first in-house C1 modem, while the C2 is in testing. The C3 modem is set for a 2027 release, coinciding with the end of Apple's Qualcomm licensing agreement.

Its expertise in developing Apple Silicon hasn’t prepared it for the complexities of making a 5G modem for use globally. Its expertise in developing Apple Silicon hasn’t prepared it for the ...