TCL’s Linkport ($96) is a small, portable USB-C modem that connects a single device to T-Mobile's 5G network. The Linkport is ...

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 ...

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.

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Apple is reportedly working on the successor to the C1 modem iPhone 16e is the first smartphone with the C1 modem The company eventually wants to reduce ...

Apple wanted a new in-house 5G modem to keep costs down for the iPhone 16e. However, Apple has continued to work with Qualcomm over the years, extending deals for modem supply. Now that Apple’s ...

There’s a lot to like about Apple’s newest $599 iPhone 16e, but one of the more interesting features in the device is the Apple-designed 5G modem. Apple has spent at least seven years ...

Apple is making a major change with the iPhone 16e. It will no longer use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G modem. Instead, it will have Apple’s own C1 5G modem chip. This shift gives Apple more ...

It’s safe to say that Apple has high hopes for the iPhone 16e’s custom 5G modem. As many of you know, Apple announced the iPhone 16e yesterday, which is basically the iPhone SE 4, but with a ...

Qualcomm’s X85 5G modem is here, promising faster speeds, better battery life, and smarter AI features for everything from flagship Android phones to PCs and IoT devices. Expect 12.5 Gbps ...