The iPhone Air with Apple's C1X modem delivers performance on par with Qualcomm's X80 chip while outperforming it in latency in the latest real world analysis. Apple's custom C1X modem now matches ...

US gadget giant Apple long ago got the hang of designing its own CPUs but modems are different matter. It was continued reliance on Qualcomm’s modems that forced Apple to concede defeat in its ...

If the last two budget iPhone releases are anything to go by, Apple is likely turning it into a regular thing. Just a year after the iPhone 16e release, we now have a new budget iPhone - the 17e. And ...

The Middle East conflict is scorching more than just the region. Disrupted shipping lanes and tightening energy supplies are driving up costs across the printed circuit board (PCB) industry — from raw ...

The anticipated launch of the iPhone 18 Pro in 2026 could represent a significant milestone in mobile connectivity, driven by Apple’s rumored in-house C2 modem. This innovation is expected to ...

TL;DR: Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will feature the second-generation in-house C2 5G modem, supporting NR-NTN satellite connectivity. This upgrade enables direct 5G satellite internet ...

A new rumor from a Chinese leaker suggests that Apple’s C2 modem which is expected to be featured inside the iPhone 18 Pro series will support 5G satellite connectivity. The rumor claims the C2 modem ...

Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update (KB5074109) intentionally disables dial-up modems by removing “unsafe” driver packages like agrsm.sys and smserial.sys. PCWorld reports this security-focused ...

Samsung has quietly listed the Exynos Modem 5410 on its website. This modem is expected to appear in some Galaxy S26 models. The new modem is very similar to the old one, but offers improved ...

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 series could see another chipset split, and one detail about the Exynos option is already drawing attention. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ models are already expected to ship ...

Samsung’s newly unveiled Exynos 2600 chip for the Galaxy S26 series is generating buzz for its world-first 2nm architecture, but a major design shift has raised concerns. Unlike its predecessors, the ...

Apple is planning a major shift for the Fall 2026 iPhone 18 Pro models, reportedly swapping Qualcomm modems for its in-house C2 components. This move offers full control and cost savings but places ...