Apple has just introduced the iPhone 16E, a spiritual successor to the iPhone SE line that has a significant first: it introduces Apple’s long-awaited in-house 5G modem, called the C1. The chip, which Apple says is the most power-efficient modem in a phone,

Apple's iPhone 16e launches on February 28, 2025, at $699. Featuring AI, A17 chip, and 5G, it offers premium features at an affordable price.

Apple is reportedly testing its second-generation C2 modem, marking a significant step in its effort to develop in-house wireless technology and reduce reliance on Qualcomm.

There’s a lot to like about Apple’s newest $599 iPhone 16e, but one of the more interesting features in the device is the Apple-designed 5G modem. Apple has spent at least seven years developing the chip,

Apple just announced the long-rumored iPhone 16E. With a starting price of $599 (up from the $429 SE ), it’s now the most affordable smartphone in the iPhone lineup and offers the company’s latest A18 processor, Apple Intelligence software features, and a much better OLED display.

Apple's new iPhone 16e features the company's first in-house 5G modem, baseband chip on the new Apple C1 is made on TSMC 4nm, transceiver maed on 7nm.

For years, Apple has relied on third-party companies, like Intel and Qualcomm, to provide 5G modems for its iPhones. But the company has long been working on developing its own modem to become more self-sufficient.