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

Apple is reportedly testing its second-generation C2 modem, marking a significant step in its effort to develop in-house wireless technology and reduce reliance on Qualcomm.

Apple on Wednesday formally introduced its first in-house developed 5G modem that will be used in the company's new $599 6.1-inch iPhone 16e smartphone, aimed at the mainstream audience. The modem is the first fruit from Apple's acquisition of Intel's 5G modem business unit six years ago.

Apple achieved a major milestone yesterday, when it launched an iPhone with its own in-house modem instead of a