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 ...

As we wrote about earlier today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects Apple's first 5G modem to debut in a new iPhone SE, an ultra-thin iPhone 17, and low-end iPads in 2025. Towards the end of the report, ...

The iPhone 16 Pro features an upgraded modem inside courtesy of Qualcomm, bringing several notable improvements. As detailed by SpeedSmart, the new iPhone 16 Pro offers an up to 26% faster boost in 5G ...

It’s safe to say that Apple has high hopes for the iPhone 16e’s custom 5G modem. As many of you know, Apple announced the iPhone 16e yesterday, which is basically the iPhone SE 4, but with a different ...

Apple has been rumored for some time to be developing its own 5G modem for iPhones, aiming to reduce reliance on Qualcomm. The company has been working toward this goal for years. In 2019, Apple ...

Qualcomm announced the modem that we will likely see in next-gen Snapdragon flagship SoCs. The new Qualcomm X85 5G platform is the eighth generation of 5G modems from the company. It is also the ...

TL;DR: Qualcomm has introduced the X85 5G Modem-RF for Android, offering download speeds up to 12.5Gbps and upload speeds up to 3.7Gbps, surpassing the X80's capabilities. It features a 5G AI ...

Early tests indicate the iPhone 16 Pro delivers up to 26% faster download speeds than the iPhone 15 Pro. This is thanks to its new Snapdragon X75 modem, which supports 5G Advanced and enhanced carrier ...

Each spring, Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is the place where the entire mobile ecosystem shows off the best of what it has to offer for the year. Following Apple’s announcement of its C1 modem ...

At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, MediaTek has introduced the M90 5G Advanced cellular modem solution with AI that meets 3GPP Release 17 and the upcoming Release 18 specifications. Claiming ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anshel Sag is an industry analyst covering XR, 5G, mobile and PCs. T-Mobile sent me the Linkport IK511 5G modem when the company ...