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 has finally introduced its first in-house modem alongside iPhone 16e, the C1, marking a major shift in its hardware strategy.

Apple has introduced its first custom-built modem chip, aiming to lessen its reliance on Qualcomm. This innovation, forming part of Apple's C1 subsystem, debuts with the iPhone 16e. The move signifies Apple's strategic shift towards more internal component development,