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 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 the company less reliant on chips from Qualcomm that also power its Android rivals.
Apple aims to replace Qualcomm in Watch with own C2 chip
Apple wants to move away from Qualcomm more and more – not only in the iPhone. The C1 will soon be followed by the C2, which will have more features.
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,
Gurman: Future Apple modems likely to be integrated with main chipset
In the latest Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans on integrating future modems within the main
Apple’s C2 modem is reportedly in the works – but which iPhone will get it first?
Apple has been trying to break from using Qualcomm technology in its products for years, and with the iPhone 16e, it finally managed it. One of the key details about the handset is it uses Apple’s own C1 5G modem, which the company claims is the most power-efficient one ever used on an iPhone.
Apple's C1 modem signals the end of its Qualcomm dependence
Apple has finally introduced its first in-house modem alongside iPhone 16e, the C1, marking a major shift in its hardware strategy.
Apple's C1 modem in the iPhone 16e is proof that we don't need Qualcomm for 5G
It took Apple a big acquisition and many years, but it finally developed a modem worth replacing Qualcomm's with — what does that mean for Android?
Apple's In-House Modem Chip Sparks Qualcomm Concerns: 3 ETFs With Key Exposure
Apple's move to develop its own modem chips has investors closely watching Qualcomm in the semiconductor industry. ETFs with exposure to Qualcomm are noteworthy for tracking sector developments.
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.
That C1 chip in the new iPhone 16e? It's a big deal for future iPhones, too
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, the iPhone 16 sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon X71M — it's easy to overlook the C1 as just another chip that makes the iPhone do basic iPhone stuff like connecting to the internet.
Qualcomm: Moving Beyond Apple
Qualcomm's diversification into AI, IoT, and automotive aims for $22B non-handset revenue by 2029. Read here for my QCOM ...
Apple Unveils New Lower-Priced iPhone With A.I. Features
The iPhone 16e is the first update to the company’s most affordable model since 2022, but carries a higher price tag of $599.
eWeek4d
Apple’s Budget iPhone 16e Brings Generative AI for $599, Pre-Orders Start Feb. 21
Preorder the iPhone 16e on Feb. 21 for $599. Get Apple Intelligence, a 48MP camera, and a C1 5G modem in a budget-friendly ...