Apple nearly struck a deal with Samsung to supply 5G modems for the iPhone, but a Samsung exec shut it down to avoid “aiding a competitor.” That decision pushed Apple toward Qualcomm, eventually ...

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For MWC 2025 Qualcomm has introduced its eighth generation 5G modem, the X85, destined for use in the smartphones we’ll see later this year. The Qualcomm X85 modem has a variety of highly technical ...

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 ...

MediaTek’s new 5G modem promises faster speeds, smarter connectivity, and satellite support for off-grid coverage. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means I check out phones, hotspots, and ...

Little is known about Apple's C1 chip. The company hasn't revealed much about its new 5G modem for iPhone 16e, but it seems logical to assume it might end up in more new iPhone models this year.

Apple has finally introduced its first in-house modem alongside iPhone 16e, the C1, marking a major shift in its hardware strategy. For years, Apple has relied on Qualcomm for iPhone modems, but that ...

As Apple looks to develop its own wireless chips, let's hope it remembers and learned some lessons from "antennagate." Eli covered the latest in the ever-changing worlds of telecom, streaming and ...

Apple’s long-in-the-works project to build its own cellular modem is about to see the light of day. As multiple reports have indicated in the past, select 2025 iPhone models will carry the Apple 5G ...

Apple has been working on a modem for use in its mobile devices for a while now. According to reports, Apple will debut its first in-house 5G modem in the iPhone SE 4 that will arrive in 2025. Now, a ...

You Can Still Use a Fax Modem, But There Is a Better Way Your email has been sent If your computer doesn’t have a built-in fax modem, you don't have to buy an external device. Our method is free and ...

The Google Pixel 9 phones are equipped with the Exynos Modem 5400. This is an upgrade over the Exynos Modem 5300 seen in the Pixel 7 and Pixel 8 phones. In addition to enabling satellite connectivity, ...