The launch of Apple's iPhone 16e has been met with equal parts excitement and equal parts befuddlement. While the new phone sports many flagship features such as an A18 chipset, satellite connectivity,

The iPhone 16e is living up to early expectations as a new 5G wireless model test proves. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

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

Apple's new 'e' series smartphone could be a regular thing: new iPhone 16e would be followed up by iPhone 17e in 2026 with in-house 5G modem.

Apple's iPhone 16e launches on February 28, 2025, at $699. Featuring AI, A17 chip, and 5G, it offers premium features at an affordable price.

When 5G debuted with the iPhone 12 lineup, Apple introduced a sneaky new pricing tactic. Apple would list iPhones

Macworld Almost hidden within the announcement of the iPhone 16e, Apple dropped something of a bombshell: It is producing its own 5G modems now. This has of course been rumored for a long time, and has frankly taken longer than expected;

The arrival of the iPhone 16e could tell us much about the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Phone 17 5G modems will be made by MediaTek, as Apple moves away from Qualcomm. Future iPhones will use Apple's solutions instead.

The first tests of the iPhone 16e’s cellular performance show promising results. The Chinese review site Geekerwan performed various

For years, Apple has relied on third-party companies, like Intel and Qualcomm, to provide 5G modems for its iPhones. But the company has long been working on developing its own modem to become more self-sufficient.