US gadget giant Apple long ago got the hang of designing its own CPUs but modems are different matter. It was continued reliance on Qualcomm’s modems that forced Apple to concede defeat in its ...

Every home is connected nowadays, which requires having access to the internet. This is through an Internet Service Provider (ISP), along with a subscription plan that unlocks monthly access. You can ...

Microsoft’s January 2026 Windows 11 update (KB5074109) intentionally disables dial-up modems by removing “unsafe” driver packages like agrsm.sys and smserial.sys. PCWorld reports this security-focused ...

Samsung has quietly listed the Exynos Modem 5410 on its website. This modem is expected to appear in some Galaxy S26 models. The new modem is very similar to the old one, but offers improved ...

After the release of the iPhone 16e with Apple's first C1 5G modem and subsequently the C1X modem with the iPhone Air, Apple is expected to power all upcoming iPhone 18 devices (including new ...

After years of rumors, Apple launched its in-house C1 modem with the iPhone 16e in February 2025. It stood out for being the “most power-efficient modem ever in an iPhone,” with a claimed power saving ...

The 5G FRMCS modem will support specific 5G frequency bands for railway communication. Credit: Kontron. Kontron has entered into a partnership with Qualcomm Technologies to develop a 5G FRMCS (Future ...

Don't be intimidated by your home networking hardware. Internet access is important for everyone to stay connected. But most people rely on technicians and their more tech-savvy friends and family to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. During an emergency power outage, you're probably most concerned about charging your phone and laptop or running your fridge. But if you work ...

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...

A study commissioned by Qualcomm Inc. found that its modem chips worked better than a rival component developed by Apple Inc., especially for cellular customers in dense urban areas. The iPhone 16e, ...

A new Qualcomm study suggests the company’s modems outperform Apple’s first in-house modem chip, the C1 — particularly in challenging urban network conditions. The research from Cellular Insights, ...