Qualcomm’s new smartphone modem is skipping ahead.

The X105 5G modem-RF is the X85’s successor, which is 20 more X by my count. The modem comes with a familiar emphasis on enabling AI applications; it also “predicts RF conditions” with the help of ...
BGR

Here's What A Modem And Router Actually Do (And Why You Need Both)

Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along with a subscription plan that unlocks monthly access. You can ...
BGR

Apple's C2 5G Modem Will Reportedly Feature On All iPhone 18 Models

After the release of the iPhone 16e with Apple's first C1 5G modem and subsequently the C1X modem with the iPhone Air, Apple is expected to power all upcoming iPhone 18 devices (including new ...
9to5Mac

Why iPhone 17 Pro doesn’t have Apple’s new C1X modem

Apple has a lot of silicon advancements in its latest iPhones, including the A19 and A19 Pro, new N1 wireless chip, and its next-gen C1X 5G modem. When asked why iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro didn’t get ...
9to5Mac

Apple debuts new C1X in-house modem, the successor to C1

Today as part of its iPhone Air unveiling, Apple introduced a brand new C1X modem—the successor to the company’s in-house C1. Here are the details. C1X modem is brand new and available in iPhone Air ...
Cult of Mac

Apple C1X modem promises 2x faster speeds and 30% more efficiency

After years of rumors, Apple launched its in-house C1 modem with the iPhone 16e in February 2025. It stood out for being the “most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone,” with a claimed power saving ...
SlashGear

Want A Third-Party Xfinity Modem? Here's How To Find One Compatible With Your Plan

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you first sign up for internet service with one of the major providers like Xfinity, they'll usually offer to rent out a hybrid modem and ...
Macworld

Apple C1 modem real-world tests: Good enough, but a step slow

In many ways, the Apple C1—its first cellular modem—is the company’s most important product in years. Just as the company broke free from reliance on Intel with its own Mac processors, it is now ...
CNBC

Qualcomm CEO says its new modem creates a 'huge delta' in performance versus Apple

Qualcomm announced the X85, its latest high-end modem. It has taken some time for Apple to release its first modem and it did so quietly with the launch of the iPhone 16e last month. The cellular ...
MacRumors

Apple Says Its 5G Modem Will Come to More Devices, Here's Which Ones

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 ...
Macworld

Apple’s iPhone C1 5G modem is here: What does it mean and what comes next?

Almost hidden within the announcement of the iPhone 16e, Apple dropped something of a bombshell: It is producing its own 5G modems now. This has of course been rumored for a long time, and has frankly ...