Apple’s new C-class modems could bring two huge product upgrades

Apple launched its first in-house modem last month: the C1. The new modem comes with a pair of key features outside of already outperforming Qualcomm’s 5G option. But per rumors, Apple’s C-class modems could bring even more product upgrades in the future—including two that are especially huge. Cellular Macs could finally be happening I’ve long believed the arrival of Apple’s in-house cellular modems was the Mac’s next best chance to finally get cellular. It seems Apple may agree. Mark Gurman reported at Bloomberg shortly before C1’s debut that Apple is “investigating” bringing cellular to the Mac as early as 2026. He writes: With its own modem in the pipeline, Apple is investigating the idea of bringing cellular connectivity to the Mac for the first time. That means users wouldn’t need Wi-Fi to get online. To date, that capability has been reserved for the iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad. But cellular connections are unlikely to come to the Mac before 2026, when Apple is planning a ... Read full article.