Apple to integrate its in-house modem into its main chipsets, but it won't be soon
The launch of the new budget iPhone 16e marked the debut of the long-awaited in-house, custom C1 modem. According to Apple, this is the most power-efficient modem on the market, and a report claims that the company plans to develop its modem further and integrate it into its future chipsets.
The current C1 modem has a few limitations. First, it's an external modem that's not built into the SoC, which means it starts on the back foot when it comes to power management, performance, control and production cost. That's why Apple is planning to integrate its modem in the future. Second, the modem doesn't support mmWave 5G connectivity, a feature many modern chipsets offer.
Mark Gurman claims Apple is already developing its second-generation modem, but it won't arrive soon. This is likely why Apple signed a 5G modem deal with Qualcomm valid until 2027, so we will likely see the next-generation modem afterward.
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The problem for Apple will come in a few years because Verizon (and to a lesser extent AT&T) will demand MMWave on the mainstream iPhone lineup. So if Apple wants to rely upon their own modem, they'll need to figure out MMWave, which, to the...
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Ericsson has a summer school for employees' children, can imagine the communications team at apple would love without feeling inferior, includes playing with finger paint
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