Apple’s C1X chip marks a significant step in the company’s long-term effort to bring modem technology in-house, narrowing the performance gap with Qualcomm in real-world iPhone testing.
The Move Toward an In-House 5G Modem Currently, Apple relies on Qualcomm for its 5G modems. While Qualcomm’s modems have proven effective in delivering strong performance, Apple’s ambitions to design…