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iPhone 18 Pro Debuts C2 Modem As Apple Keeps Weaning Off Qualcomm — Pro Max Isn't Ready to Let Go

Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest iPhone lineup reveals a bigger strategy beyond new hardware: the company is steadily bringing critical components in-house, reducing its dependence on outside suppliers such as Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM). Apple Pushes Deeper Into In-House Modems Apple’s technical specifications list its new C2 cellular modem for the iPhone 18 Pro, while the U.S. specifications for the iPhone 18 Pro Max do not mention the C2. The tech giant has not explained the difference and i

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Indices· September 10, 2026 at 07:29 AM
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Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) latest iPhone lineup reveals a bigger strategy beyond new hardware: the company is steadily bringing critical components in-house, reducing its dependence on outside suppliers such as Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM). Apple Pushes Deeper Into In-House Modems Apple’s technical specifications list its new C2 cellular modem for the iPhone 18 Pro, while the U.S. specifications for the iPhone 18 Pro Max do not mention the C2. The tech giant has not explained the difference and i

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