Apple debuts first in‑house 5G modem, beginning shift away from Qualcomm chips
Research conducted by Perplexity AI using the following sources:
- Adieu Qualcomm: Apple C1 modem debuts in iPhone 16e
- Apple Says Its 5G Modem Will Come to More Devices, Here's Which Ones Might Get It
- Apple finally makes its own 5G modem
- Apple's mmWave C1 modem won't launch until 2026
- Qualcomm Announces Agreement with Apple for Chip Supply
- Qualcomm to supply Apple with 5G modems for iPhones through 2026 (CNBC)