Qualcomm v apple – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
Posted
T
Thomas Ricker
Qualcomm v. Apple, modem edition.

Two weeks after Apple announced its first 5G modem touting unmatched power efficiency in the iPhone 16E, its former supplier has announced its 8th gen 5G modem-to-antenna solution which includes mmWave support for gigabit throughput unlike Apple’s C1 modem. The Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF “sets new standards for 5G and gives connectivity leadership to the Android ecosystem.”

Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.
Comments
Loading comments
Getting the conversation ready...

Most Popular

Most Popular
  1. Apple’s weird anti-nausea dots cured my car sickness
  2. Apple’s smart home camera service is starting to impress me
  3. Tim Cook says RAM expenses are ‘unsustainable’ and Apple is going to raise prices
  4. The Google / Xreal Aura XR glasses are now available to preorder
  5. Snap is finally about to ship AR glasses — and they cost a fortune

More in News

Epic wants to let you bring your Fortnite skins to other gamesEpic wants to let you bring your Fortnite skins to other games
Two-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quicklyTwo-thirds of Americans think AI is advancing too quickly
We got free GTA V upgrades before GTA VIWe got free GTA V upgrades before GTA VI
SanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 ProsSanDisk’s new PlayStation 5 SSD will cost you more than three PS5 Pros
LinkedIn will tell others how you really use Adobe’s appsLinkedIn will tell others how you really use Adobe’s apps
GuliKit’s new mobile Switch 2 dock lets you play with or without a TVGuliKit’s new mobile Switch 2 dock lets you play with or without a TV

Top Stories