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Apple’s new C1 modem, released in the iPhone 16e, has been rated “terrible” by an analyst after reviewing die shots. Despite Apple’s goal to surpass Qualcomm by 2027, the C1 reportedly lacks ...

With the launch of iPhone 16e, we also saw the launch of something far more important — Apple's custom C1 modem. Here's what means and why you should care about it. To cover the basics, the modem a ...

During the Mobile World Congress 2025, Qualcomm unveiled its new X85 5G modem with an integrated 5G AI processor. The company says this chip is "designed to deliver the high-performance 5G ...

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 ...

Almost hidden within the announcement of the iPhone 16e, Apple dropped something of a bombshell: It is producing its own 5G modems now. This has of course been rumored for a long time, and has frankly ...

Apple's next-generation C2 modem is expected to arrive in 2026, debuting in Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple's C1 modem debuted in the iPhone 16e, which the ...

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, ...

Update 11:18am ET: Apple has confirmed to Macworld that the C1 modem is not responsible for the decision to leave MagSafe charging off the new iPhone 16e. The original story is below: In the technical ...

After years of development, Apple has unveiled what it calls C1, its first-ever in-house cellular modem. Apple’s latest silicon replaces Qualcomm modem chips previously required for 5G connectivity in ...

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 ...