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Why Apple is confident it can beat Qualcomm at its own game
The most important thing about the new iPhone 16e is the Apple-designed cellular modem inside. The C1 is the first visible sign of Apple’s decade-long goal to no longer be reliant on Qualcomm for one of the most important parts of any smartphone, namely its connection to cellular networks. The C1 is also an endorsement of the entire approach Apple has taken with Apple Silicon, which will lead to future Apple products that are more efficient and better integrated than ever before.