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’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'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 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.
Apple's C1 chip highlights progress in autonomy, threatens Qualcomm's market share
Apple's recent launch of the entry-level iPhone 16e marks a significant milestone in the company's journey toward greater self-sufficiency in technology. A standout feature of this new model is the upgraded A18 processor,
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.
Apple Says iPhone 16e's New C1 Modem is Just the 'Start' in Interview
Apple's new C1 modem in the iPhone 16e is just the "start," according to the company's chipmaking chief Johny Srouji. "C1
The C1 Apple custom cellular modem is ‘just the start’
The new iPhone 16e contains Apple’s first custom cellular modem dubbed “C1.” But apparently this is just the beginning. “Expanding the benefits of Apple silicon, C1 is the first modem designed by Apple and the most power-efficient modem ever on an iPhone,
Apple can’t wait—new C2 modem already in testing
However, we can’t say we’re too surprised. Chip development isn’t an overnight endeavor so Apple needs to start work early if they hope to get it ready in time for future re
Apple's C1 modem is the first step towards 'a platform for generations,' executives say
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.
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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.
Apple just unveiled a new iPhone months outside its typical announcement window—but the most interesting thing about it isn’t the price tag
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