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iPhone C1 modem chip to cut Apple’s Qualcomm reliance by 80%

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The iPhone C1 modem chip, Apple’s first in-house cellular processor looks set to slash the share of Qualcomm’s modems in Apple hardware to 20% of its current level by 2026. The C1 modem subsystem debuts in the $599 iPhone 16e, and represents the most important hardware.

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Qualcomm field testing claims Apple’s first modem significantly underperforms Snapdragons

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The launch of Apples first commercial modem was a significant moment for a company that wants to end its reliance on modem market leader Qualcomm. But can it compete?

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Apple is Working on Refreshed C1 Modem for mmWave 5G Support

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Apple, a technology giant, is working on the refreshed C1 modem. The C1 modem is the company's first 5G modem introduced with the iPhone 16e globally.

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MediaTek Unveils M90 5G-Advanced Modem With AI and Speeds Up to 12 Gbps

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MediaTek introduces the M90 5G-Advanced modem, featuring AI-driven optimizations, enhanced power efficiency, and support for non-terrestrial networks.

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Apple to Bring Second-Gen 5G Modems in iPhone 18 Pro: Report

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Apple, the Cupertino tech giant, recently brough its C1 5G modem with the iPhone 16e. This chip was years into

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Apple Brings New C1 Chip, its First 5G Modem Years into Making

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Apple has been working on a 5G modem for a long time now. Apple has announced that its new C1 chip is integrated with the A18 SoC that powers the iPhone 16e.

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CableLabs sees 14-Gig speeds at latest DOCSIS 4.0 interop

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interop of cable modems, remote PHY devices and virtual CMTSs delivered downstream speeds of 14 Gbit/s – a 55% increase when compared to recent D4.0 CableLabs said its latest DOCSIS 4.0 interops.

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