Apple ends its Qualcomm dependency with the new C1 modem chip
Apple and Qualcomm’s relationship has been strained for a decade and the iPhone 16e C1 chip is Apple’s first move to cut ties once and for all.
The relationship between Apple and Qualcomm has been a tech soap opera. For over 15 years, Qualcomm’s modem chips powered Apple’s iPhones, enabling wireless connectivity to cellular networks. And now, it’s over.
Behind the scenes, the partnership between Apple and Qualcomm has seen disputes over royalties, patent fees, and personal and professional tensions. As Apple intensifies its efforts to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm, other smartphone companies are watching, according to a report by The Information.
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