Apple ends its Qualcomm dependency with new C1 modem chip

Apple ends its Qualcomm dependency with the new C1 modem chip
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.
Apple Is Probably Planning to Make Its Own WiFi Chip For the iPhone 17
The iPhone 17, expected much later this year, is the next on the docket to show off Apple’s chip-making prowess. One of our favorite analyst-slash-tea-spillers, Ming-Chi Kuo, published the alleged details on Twitter/X:
All Four iPhone 17 Models Said to Feature Apple-Designed Wi-Fi 7 Chip
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said all four iPhone 17 models will be equipped with Apple's first-ever custom-designed Wi-Fi
Apple Unveils iPhone 16e, With In-House Chip That Cost Billions
The company is installing its long-awaited cellular modem, called C1, a component that took years to develop, in its lowest-priced iPhone.
iPhone 17 said to use MediaTek 5G modems instead of Apple’s C1 chip
Phone 17 5G modems will be made by MediaTek, as Apple moves away from Qualcomm. Future iPhones will use Apple's solutions instead.
With the release of the iPhone 16e, here's a look back at Apple's iPhone through the years
Specs and features of the Apple's new iPhone 16e, iPhone 16 and a look back at innovations in the iPhone over time
Apple reveals first custom modem chip, shifting away from Qualcomm
Apple on Wednesday revealed its first custom-designed modem chip that will help connect iPhones to wireless data networks, a move that will make t
That C1 chip in the new iPhone 16e? It's a big deal for future iPhones, too
If you go by definition, Apple's new C1 chip isn't the sexiest thing in the world. Per Apple, it's "the first modem designed by Apple." Given that all previous iPhones also had some sort of modem chip inside — for example,
Apple’s iPhone 16e Is a Big Moment for the Company’s Own Chip. What It Means for Qualcomm Stock.
Apple’s newest iPhones will be the first to use the company’s own modems, a monumental change—and a potentially big positive—for the Cupertino-based tech giant. Apple debuted the iPhone 16e on Wednesday,
Apple iPhone 17 series may get in-house Wi-Fi chips: Report
All models in the iPhone 17 series — including the standard iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max — will reportedly feature Apple's own Wi-Fi chip instead of Broadcom's.

Apple expected to launch MacBook Air refresh with M4 silicon

Apple could “meld” its custom modem with its future CPUs.
The company plans to use these combined chips by “2028 at the earliest,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. The move could cut costs and make its devices more ...
Apple's forthcoming M5 chip could change MacBook release strategy completely
The M5 is expected to debut with new MacBook Pro models, rather than the iPad Pro. When it comes to revolutions in technology ...
Apple Keeps iPhone From Going Too Downmarket
The iPhone 16e’s not-so-cheap price shows Apple is unwilling to trade margin for sales volume.
Core design: How chip binning helps Apple offer A18 variants
The A18 in the iPhone 16e is not the same as the A18 in the iPhone 16. Here's why the act of chip binning helps Apple while ...
Apple unveils a souped-up and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone
Apple has released a sleeker and more expensive version of its lowest priced iPhone in an attempt to widen the audience for a ...
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What to Expect from Apple's Surprise 2025 Launch Event Tomorrow
Apple usually does three to four launch events each year: one in early spring, one around its annual developers conference in ...