New iPads This Week Aren't Equipped With Apple's C1 Modem for 5G

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Apple debuted its custom-designed C1 modem in the iPhone 16e last month, as part of a multi-year plan to transition away from Qualcomm modems.

Daring Fireball's John Gruber today said he spoke with an Apple representative who confirmed that the new iPad Air and entry-level iPad models are not equipped with the C1 modem.

Apple's modem supply agreement with Qualcomm runs through March 2027, so the company still has time to transition to its own custom-designed modems.

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Author / Journalist: Joe Rossignol

Category: Technology

Markets: United States

Topics: IPad Air C1 IPad (low cost)

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Published On: 2025-03-05 @ 19:22:48 (22 hours ago)

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