The new iPhone 16e contains Apple’s first custom cellular modem dubbed “C1.” But apparently this is just the beginning.

Apple has underplayed the introduction of its first in-house cellular modem chip in the iPhone 16e, but future versions could be incorporated into the A-series chip, and even M-Series down the road.

Apple today announced its first custom cellular modem with the name "C1," debuting in the all-new iPhone 16e. The new modem ...

At Mobile World Congress 2025, MediaTek is introducing the M90 5G-Advanced cellular modem solution, which aligns with 3GPP Release 17 and the forthcoming Release 18 specifications. The MediaTek M90 ...