The new iPhone 16e could spell the beginning of the end for Apple's business with Qualcomm's cellular modems.

Phone 17 5G modems will be made by MediaTek, as Apple moves away from Qualcomm. Future iPhones will use Apple's solutions instead.

The iPhone 17, expected much later this year, is the next on the docket to show off Apple’s chip-making prowess. One of our favorite analyst-slash-tea-spillers, Ming-Chi Kuo, published the alleged details on Twitter/X: Following Qualcomm,

Apple and Qualcomm's relationship is over and the iPhone 16e C1 chip is Apple's first move to make it official.

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,

Apple has officially launched its newest budget-friendly model, the iPhone 16e, which is equipped with the company's self-developed modem chip, the C1. The market is keenly observing its performance in terms of communication and power efficiency.

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

After years of development, Apple has unveiled what it calls C1, its first-ever in-house cellular modem. Apple’s latest silicon

Apple claims the C1 will improve power efficiency, helping the iPhone 16e achieve up to 26 hours of video playback. If the claim proves accurate, the

Apple is set to introduce its first in-house 5G modem, built by TSMC, in the iPhone SE 4, but reports suggest it may lack mmWave 5G support.

Apple plans to move away from Qualcomm modems in the Apple Watch while bolstering its new in-house alternatives, according to The