Apple Unveils 'C1' as First Custom Cellular Modem

[MacRumors]

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

The new modem contributes to the iPhone 16e's power efficiency, giving it the longest battery life of any iPhone with a 6.1-inch display, such as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16.

Expanding the benefits of Apple silicon, C1 is the first modem designed by Apple and the most power-efficient modem ever on an iPhone, delivering fast and reliable 5G cellular connectivity. Apple silicon — including C1 — the all-new internal design, and the advanced power management of iOS 18 all contribute to extraordinary battery life.

No other Apple devices contain the C1. All other iPhone models use modems from Qualcomm. Similar to how Apple Silicon allowed Apple to move away from Intel processors, Apple's 5G modem allows the company to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm.

Article Link: Apple Unveils 'C1' as First Custom Cellular Modem

 

[anshuvorty]

Here we go!! This is definitely making it's way to the Mac....I am sure of it!! Can't wait when it happens!!

 

[Velin]

Fantastic. Sick of Qualcomm’s highway robbery monopoly. Keep pumping out the silicon designs, Apple.

 

[ProbablyDylan]

I wonder if / when we'll see this in cellular Apple Watches. Lord knows those need all the help they can get when it comes to efficiency.

 

[JPack]

$599… seems like Apple is keeping the margins on flash but marketing it as having 128GB base storage.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Fantastic. Sick of Qualcomm’s highway robbery monopoly. Keep pumping out the silicon designs, Apple.

And how great that some of that savings got passed through to us customers at "only $599" pricing! Else, now who's getting robbed? 💰💰💰

 

[MacBird]

Can't wait to see the performance compared with Qualcomm's modems.

 

[Expos of 1969]

Can't wait to see the performance compared with Qualcomm's modems.

Careful what you wish for...

 

[jz0309]

Cool. Can’t wait to see some teardowns.

 

[MacBird]

Careful what you wish for...

I didn't say I expect it to be better.

 

[Brad Caruso]

Wow, the same phone again.

 

[nortonandreev]

3 hours of more video streaming time compared to the standard 16. Quite impressive!

 

[gmanist1000]

I wonder if / when we'll see this in cellular Apple Watches. Lord knows those need all the help they can get when it comes to efficiency.

Yes please. Need this in the Ultra along with satellite connectivity.

 

[iObama]

No mmWave, but excited to see Apple finally release their first modem! Curious to see how it performs.

 

[TechWhisperer]

it’s more power efficient but possibly also slower?

 

[BootsWalking]

Looks promising but we'll have to wait and "C" how this chip performs relative to the Qualcomm.

 

[BootsWalking]

Fantastic. Sick of Qualcomm’s highway robbery monopoly. Keep pumping out the silicon designs, Apple.

I ran your post through my irony meter and it exploded.

 

[socialwill]

I hear the C3 version is going to be AMAZING, but the really cool stuff will come in the C5 modem

 

[socialwill]

Can we NOW get this in a Macbook Pro or MacBook Air?!

 

[ELman]

Good luck Beta Testers.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

Can't wait to see the performance compared with Qualcomm's modems.

Because Gigabit cellular speeds with Qualcomm modem isn't fast enough for your phone? I have no idea what anyone needs faster than Gigabit over cellular for other than gloating. Keep in mind apart from Speedtests, real speed depends on BOTH ENDS supporting super-fast >Gigabit speeds.

 

[paul4339]

Nice to see Apple try out its new modem, but no mag safe?

 

[djc6]

now are we going to have kilobits per watt comparison graphs?

 

[SamRyouji]

Here we go!! This is definitely making it's way to the Mac....I am sure of it!! Can't wait when it happens!!

When that arrives, I'll bet it will be eSIM only option on Mac lineups. Not a bad thing, just my wild guess.

 

[goonie4life9]

Wooo, let's get excited for the ALL NEW cellular chip. This is the best, most powerful, most efficient cellular chip that Apple has ever released in a cellular device. This takes the great, all-day battery life Apple is known for to a whole new level. This truly is the cellular chip for cellular pros!