iPhone 16e was announced on February 19, 2025, by Apple. The company introduced a new 5G modem for the iPhones and potentially the iPads with this new device. Apple has been working on a 5G modem for a long time now. After years, the company has announced that its new C1 chip is integrated with the A18 SoC that powers the iPhone 16e. It is the first-ever cellular modem by Apple and further strengthens the company's hold over its components.
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Apple is calling the C1 modem the most power-efficient modem ever on an iPhone. It can deliver fast and reliable 5G connectivity to the users. The chip should ideally be able to extend the battery life of the iPhone 16e. This is a crucial step by Apple and one that would definitely send shivers down the spine of major modem players like Qualcomm.
Apple's first 5G modem is here, but it is not on the regular iPhone 16 devices including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Whether Apple will integrate it into the upcoming iPad remains to be seen. While Apple has worked hard on this chip, the company didn't really talk much about it. This may due to the fact that it is still in the process of finding out how well the chip will work. But if there's one thing we know, Apple takes its time with its products but then launches high-quality and differentiated products.
