A new Qualcomm study suggests the company’s modems outperform Apple’s first in-house modem chip, the C1 — particularly in challenging urban network conditions. The research from Cellular Insights, ...

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 ...

This might just be the last time Apple is using Qualcomm modem on its flagship iPhones. Photo: Lewis Wallace/Cult of Mac An iPhone 17 Pro Max teardown confirms Apple sticking with Qualcomm’s modem for ...

Qualcomm has raised questions about Apple's decision to use its in-house C1 modem chip in the iPhone 16e. This stems from a study commissioned by the chipmaker, which suggested that its chips perform ...

For MWC 2025 Qualcomm has introduced its eighth generation 5G modem, the X85, destined for use in the smartphones we’ll see later this year. The Qualcomm X85 modem has a variety of highly technical ...

Apple is planning a major shift for the Fall 2026 iPhone 18 Pro models, reportedly swapping Qualcomm modems for its in-house C2 components. This move offers full control and cost savings but places ...