Additionally, there is the first-ever Apple-designed 5G modem, known as the C1, ... With its fresh design, USB-C port, and unique features, it’s stirring up a lot of opinions.

In a new post on X, Kuo outlines a rapid growth plan for Apple’s 5G modems that would start small next year, but increase significantly in 2026 and 2027. ... USB-C, and more.

It is unclear if Apple's first 5G modem would unlock any consumer benefits compared to Qualcomm's modems, such as faster speeds. In 2017, Apple sued Qualcomm over anticompetitive practices and $1 ...

The iPhone SE 4 that's set to come out early next year is expected to debut Apple's first in-house 5G modem, ... a newer A-series chip, a USB-C port, a single 48-megapixel rear camera, 8GB of ...

At last, we have a new iPhone SE, except it’s not called the SE anymore, but it does sport some firsts like USB-C and an Apple-built 5G modem.

Qualcomm will provide the 5G modem chips for the iPhone 15 series next year, although Apple continues the development of its own chip. ... Apple should make the switch to USB-C on all models.

However, a new third-party case is here to add a 5G modem to both devices. The slim 3.2 mm case, created by Soyealink, connects to the phones via USB Type-C and adds up to 53 g to their carry weight.

As The Verge (via 9to5Mac) reported, the 5G modem placed at the heart of the iPhone 15 Pro offers up to 24% faster download speed.The data is obtained by SpeedSmart. Following the Apple iPhone 15 ...

The C1 supports most of the existing spectrum and bands of the modems found in Apple’s iPhone 16 line, including 4G LTE and 5G, with 4×4 MIMO. It is missing Dual-Carrier HSDPA and mmWave.

iPhone 16e Teardown: Apple's First In-House 5G Modem Detailed And A Battery Surprise. ... iFixit did knock on the poor ability to replace the USB-C port, however.

Apple currently employs Qualcomm's 5G modems in its devices, not out of preference but due to challenges in developing its modem. Apple's acquisition of Intel's modem unit in 2019 was a step ...

Apple and Xiaomi are doubling down on efforts to develop in-house 5G baseband chips, joining a race long dominated by tech ...