iPhone 18 Pro could introduce new Apple cellular solution, report hints

Apple may sharply reduce Qualcomm modem use in the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, shifting toward its own C2 modem.

A report tied to Qualcomm earnings suggests Apple’s next iPhones will include far fewer Qualcomm components than expected.

Earlier leaks pointed to a US-versus-overseas split, but the new guidance implies Qualcomm could play only a minor role across the lineup.

If Apple replaces Qualcomm mostly or fully, it would mark a major supply-chain shift and give Apple more control over cellular hardware and costs.