The rest of the smartphone world doesn’t seem to mind buying Qualcomm’s modems, which hold a dominant market share, especially when you only consider high-end phones like the ones Apple makes. As current iPhone users know, Qualcomm’s 5G modems are solid, fast, and good. So why is Apple kicking against them so hard?
It looks like the latest iPads don't use Apple's new custom C1 modem, despite rumors that suggested otherwise.
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
A reputable analyst claims that Apple will include mmWave 5G support in the next iteration of its C1 modem. More details here