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 ...

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 ...

The next low-cost iPad will be equipped with an A19 chip, C1X modem, N1 networking chip, and 8GB RAM, according to details found in Apple's code by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris. We've heard some ...

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 ...

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’s first in-house cellular modem, the Apple C1, marks a major milestone for the company. Just as Apple transitioned from Intel to its own Mac processors, it is now breaking free from Qualcomm for ...

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 ...

Apple's latest silicon chip in the iPhone 16e is an exciting first step in a push to control the entire wireless stack in its devices. Almost hidden within the announcement of the iPhone 16e, Apple ...

Back in 2008, Steve Jobs said that Apple had thought about adding a 3G modem to its laptops to give them wireless capabilities without needing a Wi-Fi connection. Yet the company eventually gave up on ...

Apple made exactly one measurable claim about the C2, the cellular modem in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: it uses 15 percent less energy than the C1X. No test conditions, no band, no ...

The iPhone 18 Pro series will make its debut later this year, and new details continue to emerge. While the external design of the flagships will be very much similar to the iPhone 17 Pro, Apple may ...

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