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Qualcomm study shows its modems outperform Apple’s C1 chip

A new Qualcomm study suggests the company’s modems outperform Apple’s first in-house modem chip, the C1 — particularly in challenging urban network conditions. The research from Cellular Insights, ...
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Apple Says Its 5G Modem Will Come to More Devices, Here's Which Ones

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 ...
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Apple sticks with Qualcomm for iPhone 17 modem

This might just be the last time Apple is using Qualcomm modem on its flagship iPhones. Photo: Lewis Wallace/Cult of Mac An iPhone 17 Pro Max teardown confirms Apple sticking with Qualcomm’s modem for ...
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Qualcomm questions Apple's decision to use its own C1 chip in iPhone 16e, claims its modems are significantly more dependable

Qualcomm has raised questions about Apple's decision to use its in-house C1 modem chip in the iPhone 16e. This stems from a study commissioned by the chipmaker, which suggested that its chips perform ...
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Qualcomm Now Relies on Android as Apple Modems Roll Out

Qualcomm is gradually reducing its dependence on Apple, as growing demand for premium Android smartphones becomes the main driver of its chip business, according to a new report from DigiTimes.