Apple and Qualcomm's relationship has been strained for a decade and the iPhone 16e C1 chip is Apple's first move to cut ties once and for all.

It took Apple a big acquisition and many years, but it finally developed a modem worth replacing Qualcomm's with — what does that mean for Android?

Apple has finally introduced its in-house 5G cellular modem which is being C1 chip with the affordable iPhone 16e model. This comes as a great shock as it is highly unlikely for Apple to integrate new technology into its budget smartphone first instead of flagship models.