Apple plans to integrate modems into its chipsets by 2028.

The release of the iPhone 16e brought with it the first 5G modem made by Apple – C1. According to Mark Gurman apple He first plans to overtake the performance of 5G Qualcomm modems and then integrate them into their chipsets, which will save them money and lead to better overall performance.

One thing is for sure – the release of the iPhone 16e again directed the eyes to Apple, whether because of the big hardware improvements or because of the rather controversial price they put on their new smartphone.

However, one of the news as if the 16E news remained somehow in the shadow, namely the first in the history of the Apple 5G modem produced by themselves. So far, Cupertino engineers have relied mainly on Qualcomm modems, but thus Apple's dependence on third countries is decreasing once again.

According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg The C1 modem is just the first major step of the technology giant in this direction. The big goal of the company's engineering teams is that their modems can be able to surpass Qualcomm's performance – a process that will, however, take at least 3 years, the journalist adds.

After reaching the desired Apple performance, they plan to integrate their modems directly into their chipsets without the need for a separate board to attach to the bottom of the iPhone. This, of course, will save money on the company, and will facilitate both the hardware and software processes of their devices.

However, how many generations will pass before this process is completed, we have yet to understand. According to Gurman C1 5G, the modems will not be part of the upcoming devices in the iPhone 17 series this fall, except for the estimated iPhone 17 Air. Inhaus chips are expected to become part of the company's main line in 2026.