Abode brings full smart home security experience to Apple TV
smart home security system with HomeKit support, has launched a new Apple TV app, bringing its full suite of home security and smart home controls to tvOS I’ve been using their security system for 4+ years and am a huge fan of its products. more…

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3 Steps to block MyFlixer ads on your Mac
Macworld Streaming services have become the most popular way to watch movies and TV on a Mac. But rising prices and the number of services now available can make it hard to afford all the subscriptions required to deliver the content you want to watch. That means it’s tempting when you come across websites like MyFlixer, which offers loads of AAA titles at no cost. Of course, there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and you should always be deeply suspicious of sites that contain free versions of premium content. MyFlixer has already been banned or blocked in several countries, but mirror sites reappear quickly, making it hard to stop people accessing the portal. It’s not just the fact that the content is provides is very likely pirated, but more importantly you could soon find yourself with intrusive ads or even malware on your system that puts your personal information at risk. Here’s how to protect yourself against the dangers that lurk on MyFlixer and its various mirror sites. PROMOTIONCleanMyMac: Total Cleanup and Protection CleanMyMac’s advanced malware protection safeguards your Mac from viruses, miners, keyloggers, Trojans, and other threats. MacPaw, the developer behind CleanMyMac, regularly updates its custom-built malware database to ensure your Mac machine is always protected against the latest and emerging threats. Get CleanMyMac What is the MyFlixer virus? Just visiting the MyFlixer site shouldn’t immediately infect your Mac with malware. But you’ll very quickly be prompted to accept new content alerts, push notifications or browser extensions. If you do this, you’ll then be pestered by adware to download things like companion apps, which will most likely turn out to be malware. The approaches differ for each mirror-site, but the method of getting an infection onto your system is usually similar. If you’ve already fallen for the tricks the sites employ, then you’ll need to clean up your browser prompts, remove any extensions or apps, and use anti-virus software to restore your machine back to full health. We’ll cover all these steps below so that you fix the problems that can be caused by using MyFlixer. How to remove the MyFlixer browser extension It’s quite easy to remove the MyFlixer extension from your browser. Here’s the methods needed for some of the most popular browers on macOS. How to remove the MyFlixer Safari browser extension Removing the MyFlixer Safari extension is easy and is the same way you’d remove any extension from the browser. Here’s the steps: Open Safari Go to Safari > Settings then select the Extensions tab. In the left column, click on the Extension you want to remove Click Uninstall Screenshot Martyn Casserly How to remove the MyFlixer Chrome browser extension To remove the extension on your Chrome browser, here’s what you’ll need to do: Open Chrome Click on the Extensions icon in the toolbar (looks like a puzzle piece) Find the extension you want to remove, then click the three dots to the right of its name Click Remove from Chrome You’ll be asked to confirm your decision, so click Remove to finish. Screenshot Martyn Casserly How to remove the MyFlixer Firefox browser extension If you prefer to use Firefox, here’s what’s required to remove the extension: Open Firefox Click on the Extensions icon in the tool bar (looks like a puzzle piece) Click the Settings icon (Cog) to the right of the extension you want to remove Select Remove Extension Confirm your choice by clicking Remove Screenshot Martyn Casserly How to stop push notifications from MyFlixer With the extension removed, you’ll still need to deal with the push notifications that will flood you with adware and potential malware. Here’s the steps to take on the most popular browsers. How to remove MyFlixer push notifications on Safari To stop notifications from MyFlixer, here’s what you’ll need to do: Open Safari Select the Websites tab In the left column select Notifications In the main pane, select the MyFlixter option and set the drop-down menu to Deny Next, select the Pop-up Windows option from the left column Again, find the MyFlixer site and this time set the drop-down menu to Block Screenshot Martyn Casserly How to remove MyFlixer push notifications on Chrome The instructions are a little different on Chrome: Open Chrome Click the three dots icon in the top right corner Select Settings > Privacy and security Scroll down and select Site settings Find the MyFlixer site and click on it Adjust all the settings to Block Go back to the Site settings page and select Pop-up and Redirects In the ‘Not allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects’ section, click Add Enter the web address that’s sending you notifications and click Add Screenshot Martyn Casserly How to remove MyFlixer push notifications on Firefox Open Firefox Click on the three lines in the top right corner Select Settings From the left column choose Privacy & Security Scroll down to Permissions and click on the Settings button for Notifications Select the Block option for the MyFlixer website Click Save Changes Screenshot Martyn Casserly How to find and remove MyFlixer malware Clearing a virus or malware off your system isn’t something you can really do yourself, so if you think your system may be compromised then you’ll need to use an antivirus program. You’ll see plenty of free ones around, but most of these only scan for infection and won’t remove anything until you move to the paid version – which makes sense as it is providing a professional service. We recommend taking a look at our Best Mac Antivirus Software chart to see the products that we’ve tested and found to be the most reliable. A prime example is Intego Mac Security X9, which tops the chart at the time of writing. You can find out more in our Intego Mac Security X9 review. Using this software should locate and remove any malware from your Mac that MyFlixer (or any other site) has managed to install on your system. You can read a more detailed explanation of the process in our How to remove a virus from your Mac tutorial. Petter Ahrnstedt While the immediate threat is dealt with by antivirus, there can still be files and other junk left behind, so we’d also recommend you use a Mac Cleaner app to completely return your Mac to a pristine state. CleanMyMac is an excellent option, with a friendly and easy to understand interface that allows you to know what needs fixing without bombarding you with confusing information. You can find out more in our CleanMyMac review. Once you have these apps on your Mac, it’s a good idea to run them periodically to ensure your data is safe and that your system is running to its full potential. How to avoid the MyFlixer virus While free streaming sites might seem incredibly tempting, there’s often a hidden cost involved…and it can be nasty. Basically, if you’re being offered something that you know you’d normally have to pay for, then the chances are it’s some kind of scam or delivery method for malware. So, to stay safe, don’t visit those sites and certainly don’t download anything from them. That’s just asking for trouble. If you really want to enjoy movies and TV shows on your Mac, then the safest way is through a paid service. It means you’re not ripping off the people that work hard to create the content and aren’t playing into the hands of cybercriminals that want to steal your data. You don’t have to sign up to all of them at the same time though. Most services offer free trials, so you could always work your way through those first. When you’ve exhausted those, simply sign up to one and binge what you want, then cancel your subscription and repeat the process on the next one. This way you minimise what you have to pay, while ensuring you don’t get any dangerous malware on your computer. FAQ 1. What is MyFlixer? A site that offers free TV and movie streaming, often of pirated content from other studios. 2. Is MyFlixer safe? No. There are usually prompts for notifications, extensions and downloads that can contain adware and malware. 3. Is MyFlixer legal? Distrubuting content for which the site doesn’t have copyright is illegal. This is why the site has been banned or blocked in various countries. 4. How to block MyFlixer ads? Change the settings in your browser to block pop-up ads and notifications. 5. How to protect your Mac from MyFlixer virus? Install and use a quality antivirus app and run a Mac Cleaner app afterwards to remove any remaining artifacts from your system.

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Apple finally accepts that 64GB is inadequate for iPhones and iPads
For eight years, Apple has sold iPhones starting at 64GB to hit a price point, but Apple Intelligence has made it accept what we all knew already — 128GB is the real minimum.Apple has made 64GB the base storage for all iPhones from the iPhone X in 2017 until 2025Back in 2017, the iPhone X brought us features that we wouldn't be without today, like Face ID and an edge-to-edge screen. None of this may ever go away, and certainly the thousand bucks price tag isn't going to shrink, but one thing has changed.The iPhone X, along with the same year's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, introduced 64GB as the starting storage capacity. There had been 64GB configurations before, starting with the iPhone 4S, but it was that 2011 model's maximum capacity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Get the latest MacBook with this affordable monthly subscription
Let's face it — a new MacBook is expensive. Upgraded offers a smarter way to stay up to date. Instead of paying the full price upfront, you spread the cost over 36 months, with the option to upgrade after 24 payments. Plus, you don't have to worry about selling your old device on a site like Facebook Marketplace.Pricing starts at $33.28/mo. for MacBook Air or $52.17/mo. for MacBook Pro, with AppleCare+ included and interest rates as low as 0%. Check out all available models at getupgraded.com. Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Major Apple supplier TSMC says investment in America driven by customer demand
TSMC, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant, is ramping up its U.S. investments due to strong demand from American customers… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Addigy Assist aims to streamline Mac onboarding for IT and MSPs
Today, Addigy, an Apple device management vendor, is releasing a new tool aimed at streamlining deploying the Mac for IT teams and MSPs. The company says it offers an Apple-native UI, automated workflows, and real-time updates to create a smoother setup process. more…

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Report: Folding iPhone will be ultra-thin, crease-free, and cost over $2,000
Macworld At this point, the first folding iPhone is filed somewhere between AirPower and the Apple Car, but rumors insist that it’s still coming. And the latest report claims it will have a very high price tag. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple’s first folding iPhone is “expected to retail above $2,000 and $2,500.” That would make it the most expensive iPhone ever made and rival some high-end MacBook Pro configurations. It’s also more expensive than the Galaxy Z Fold6, which retails for $1,600. He says the device will be a “true AI-driven Phone … enabling scenarios like chatting with a chatbot about travel plans while viewing a full map app simultaneously.” Reports say Apple’s “conversational” Siri which was expected to launch in iOS 19 has been delayed to iOS 20 and won’t launch until 2027. As far as the specs, Kuo says the phone will have “a book-style design” with a 5.5-inch outer display that opens to a 7.8-inch display. Of note, he claims the screen will be totally crease-free with a stainless steel and titanium alloy hinge. He says the phone will measure between 9mm and 9.5mm thick when folded and 4.5mm to 4.8mm when unfolded. By comparison, Oppo’s Find N5, which is the world’s thinnest folding phone, measures less than 9mm when folded, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max is 8.25mm. Kuo also says the phone will have a dual-camera setup and the front-facing camera will be accessible “in both folded and unfolded states.” And finally, it won’t have Face ID but rather use a Touch ID built into the power button like the iPad mini. However, Kuo also says the folding iPhone is coming anytime soon. Mass production in late 2026, putting the launch sometime in 2027. And that’s without any delays, which has already pushed the timeline back years.

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DuckDuckGo AI features exit beta – both search and private chatbots
DuckDuckGo AI answers were first added to the privacy-focused search engine back in 2023, and have now finally exited beta – but you can still switch the feature off. Also out of beta is free, private access to your choice of AI chatbot … more…

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Desktop Mac buyer's guide: which Mac to buy in early 2025
Apple's update to the Mac Studio line has shaken up the premium end of its product catalog. Here's the best desktop Mac you should buy for your budget in early 2025.Apple's desktop Mac lineup as of March 2025The March 2025 update of the Mac Studio has made some changes to the landscape of desktop Mac models. At least, it did so on the premium end of the scale, with the more budget-friendly side kept as it is.The change now means that, if you have more budget available for a desktop Mac, you're going to get even more performance out of your purchase. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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CarPlay helps Australian police scan license plates automatically
Police in Australia are expanding their usage of CarPlay on the roads, with the in-car infotainment software now used to display information based on surrounding drivers' license plates.Australian police using CarPlay - Image Credit: Motorola SolutionsCarPlay is commonly used by drivers to display app information on a car's built-in display, enabling them to manage music or see Apple Maps, for example. In Australia, the Police have been taking the concept further, using it for policing matters for a number of years.In a new development, the Western Australia Police Force has seen an update to its PSCore mobile app to help with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR). Police vehicles in the country are commonly fitted with such systems, which display details about a nearby vehicle on a display, informing police officers of its history and ownership. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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The 10th Generation iPad 64GB Wi-Fi is $50 Off
Amazon has the 10th generation iPad at $50 off, featuring a 10.9-inch display to watch your movies, play games, and draw your next artwork, and an A14 Bionic Chip for a reliably powerful performance for your tasks and daily activities. This Apple iPad comes with a 12MP Ultra Wide and Wide Back camera with center […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Standalone AI App made by Meta 
Meta is set to launch a standalone AI App in line with other companies that feature AI-powered products. The company has apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, with news indicating that a Reels app is in the making, turning the once Instagram feature into a standalone app. Meta AI showcases generative abilities and is set […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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Safari Technology Preview 214 launched
A new update for Safari Technology Preview was launched by Apple. The test browser the company designed was released in March 2016 to let users try out features that are set to be released in future updates for Safari. The latest update, 214 Safari Technology Preview features updates and fixes for CSS, Media, Javascript, Browser, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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GPT-4.5 introduced by OpenAI
OpenAI has presented its new AI model for ChatGPT, the GPT-4.5, which they claim to be the best model they’ve made yet for the purpose of chatting. The GPT-4.5 model is capable of better understanding patterns, making creative insights, drawing connections, and providing a more natural feel with its enhanced personality. It can guide users […] The post appeared first on iLounge.

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The $2000 to $2500 price tag of the first folding iPhone is pure guesswork
While Apple has been in no hurry to launch a folding iPhone, it does now seem like we’re getting closer to the day when it finally happens. Folding smartphones are never cheap, but a new report today suggests that the price could be even higher than some have anticipated, namely “above $2,000 and $2,500” … more…

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CCleaner review: A flexible Mac utility for clearing clutter
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Fast performance, clean user interface, good set of system tools Decent price point for one-time purchase or subscription Manage Startups tool was able to dig out malware remnants that other utilties missed Cons Duplicate Finder user interface requires clicking on a file’s check box as opposed to the name No quick access to a viable help or manual system, refers you to a web-based FAQ No response to media requests Our Verdict CCleaner achieves what it sets out to do: help clean up gigabytes of cache files, internet history files, and locate and purge large files on your Mac with an impressive collection of tools. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Retailer Price Macworld Software Store $14.99 View Deal Piriform Software (annually) $39.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Price When ReviewedFree; Pro version: $39.95 a year Best Prices Today: CCleaner Pro Retailer Price Macworld Software Store $14.99 View Deal Piriform Software (annually) $39.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket There’s something to be said for a software company releasing a product and heavily advertising its wares. There’s also something to be said for being something of a silent runner, having a good product and honing it over the years. Piriform Software’s CCleaner represents the latter of these two, and while not wrapped up in millions of dollars in advertising that seems to purvey every element of your internet experience, comes through with some useful tools in a friendly, appealing package. CCleaner, which is easy to install and assign full disk permissions to, requires macOS 10.12 (Sierra) or later to run, and retails for $39.95/£39.95 for CCleaner Pro, which covers one device for one year. There’s also a free version: CCleaner. Similar to other Mac cleaning utilities (see our round up of the Best Mac Cleaning Apps we’ve tested) such as CleanMyMac and DaisyDisk, CCleaner centers itself around several modules, which consist of Quick Clean, Clean Clutter, Clean Browser, Find Duplicates, Analyze Photos, Uninstall Apps, Manage Startups, System Monitor, and Statistics. The modules themselves work well and behave as expected, the Uninstall Apps tool worked well with no fuss, and the Manage Startups tool actually surprised me by digging up a chunk of files left behind from when we tested (the malware-like) MacBooster and offered an easy way to remove them. The Analyze Photos tool performed well, not only scaning the local Photos library, but allowing you to add custom external photos, devices, and specific photos on the fly. The Clean Browser tool offered a good interface, is speedy, and was able to locate and remove 2.01GB of cache files and cookies, while the Find Duplicates tool was able to find no less than 106.45GB of duplicate files, offered a preview of what’s potentially on the chopping block, and allowed us to choose and filter by file type. Foundry System Monitor proved interesting, and beyond a nice, clean interface, offered system specs, access to sensors, and information such as fan usage, disk usage, battery cycles, and temperature. The Quick Clean tool isn’t entirely original, but was able to locate app cache files, log files, trash, cookies, web cache, and duplicate files and I was able to clear 6.5GB of cache files alone. The Statistics tool did a good job of tallying what’s been cleaned up over either the entire usage of the app or over the last 30 days . Finally, the scheduling tool worked well, CCleaner offering a good level of customization to the user. We were able to clear 6.5GB of cache files.Foundry There’s room for improvement with CCleaner, but none of it represents a staggering need for a complete overhaul. While the Find Duplicates tool is generally excellent and offered good filters and categorization to help organize the returned files, you still have to click directly on the file’s check box and can’t simply click on the name, which gets annoying when you’re checking or unchecking a wide array of items. From a corporate perspective, I never heard back from Piriform over a period of two weeks when I emailed them with questions. CCleaner’s biggest weakness is arguably the help menu/manual system, and while there’s a generic FAQ posted online, there’s no quick access to a viable help menu or onboard manual, which feels like an Achilles heel. Yes, there’s a good set of tutorial videos for CCleaner’s various versions, but you have to go looking for them. I think the next logical step is for Piriform to incorporate a decent manual as well as quick links to the tutorial videos they’ve already produced and published. Should you buy CCleaner? Yes, there’s room for improvement, but there’s an excellent collection of tools to be found in CCleaner, and you can see where the software’s following has built up over the years. The interface is clean, it runs well, and it doesn’t make the mistake of trying to perform every task under the sun, such as adding antiviral, antimalware, and VPN functions to its overhead. This in turn lends it a focus that some of its competitors have forgotten, and leads to an impressive collection of tools that are worth your consideration.

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iPhone fold predicted to launch in late 2026 with no Face ID
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the expected iPhone Fold will lack Face ID, but come with a 7.8-inch crease free display, in late 2026 or early 2027.Render of a possible iPhone Fold - Source AppleInsiderRecent rumors claimed that an initial manufacturing run of a folding iPhone would begin in late 2025, with mass production coming ahead of a launch in the second half of 2026. Analyst Kuo now claims that the launch will not be until late 2026 or early 2027, although he has previously predicted launches starting in 2024.AppleiPhone Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Here’s why the C1 chip doesn’t have mmWave 5G, says Kuo
Apple’s first modem, the C1 chip, had one notable omission: there’s no support for mmWave 5G, the ultra-fast variant of 5G. While I expressed my view at the time that this was no big deal, given that there’s been very limited rollout by carriers, it seems there may be a very specific reason for the decision … more…

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Apple's mmWave C1 modem won't launch until 2026
A new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that it will be 2026 before an updated version of the Apple C1 modem with mmWave will enter mass production.Apple's C1 modem — image credit: AppleFor all its power efficiency, the C1 5G modem does lack mmWave support. It's far from a surprise, though, that Apple is working on future versions of the modem, but now Ming-Chi Kuo claims that an mmWave C1 will not be ready for the iPhone 17 range.Apple's C1 modem process technology: Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple C1 modem real-world tests: Good enough, but a step slow
Macworld In many ways, the Apple C1—its first cellular modem—is the company’s most important product in years. Just as the company broke free from reliance on Intel with its own Mac processors, it is now breaking free from reliance on Qualcomm for cellular connectivity. Ditching Broadcom for its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is said to happen this year, too. But the chip was released to little fanfare, with the announcement all but buried in the details of the iPhone 16e. After testing the modem, we know why: it’s good enough for Apple’s “budget” iPhone 16e, but only just. We carried the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e all over Sacramento, Calif., taking multiple speed tests to compare Apple’s modem vs. Qualcomm’s. The results are clear: Apple can’t keep up, at least not yet. But speed is not all that matters to a cellular modem. Apple C1 modem: How we tested To thoroughly test a cellular modem requires taking thousands of measurements all over the world, when connected to various networks in different conditions, in addition to controlled lab conditions. We can’t do all of that, but we can schlep around an iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e, taking multiple measurements in multiple locations, until we get enough data to form some conclusions. We used the popular Ookla Speedtest app to test network performance. Since performance is so highly variable, we took three measurements in each location on each phone, one after the other, and averaged the results. Our tests were performed on the Verizon network at multiple locations throughout the Sacramento, CA area, primarily in the afternoon on a day with good weather. We tested indoors and outdoors, in a mix of challenging areas, such as within a grocery store or the locker room of a gym, and easy, high-performance areas such as outside the Golden 1 Center when there was no major event taking place. The C1 does not support mmWave, so we don’t expect multi-gigabit speeds, but even more important than occasional Wi-Fi speeds is how well it performs in areas where the connection is weak or saturated. Let’s see how the C1 holds up. Apple C1 modem: Downloads and uploads With the exception of the test run in my home office (which has poor connectivity with mobile networks), the Qualcomm X71M in the iPhone 16 raced past the Apple C1 in every location. In the supermarket where it’s hard to get a really good connection, the C1 bombed hard, downloading at only about 10 megabits/s while the Qualcomm modem managed over 200. Remember, this is the average of three successive tests, to reduce the natural variability of cellular performance. It’s possible the iPhone 16e wasn’t able to lock on to a signal on a band that performs better there, but regardless of the reason, through multiple tests, we simply couldn’t get a good connection. Foundry In the park or Golden 1 Center where the iPhone 16 gets over a gigabit of download speed, we’re not very concerned by the Apple C1 managing half the performance. Once you can download several hundred megabits per second, you’re not going to have a very different experience going faster—not on your smartphone. Upload performance was a lot closer, with the Apple C1 trading wins with the Snapdragon X71M. Foundry If there’s a problem, it’s with the tests taken inside the gym or out in the nearby shopping center, where the Qualcomm modem was several times faster than Apple’s. The gym in particular is a very challenging area; it’s indoors in a large building full of equipment where connectivity is spotty, and dozens of people are all on their phones at once while they work out. We couldn’t even get half a megabit of upload performance out of the iPhone 16e there. Apple C1 modem: Overall performance Taking the speeds from each location and averaging them together, we start to see a general overall picture of how the Apple C1 modem in the iPhone 16e compares to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X71M in the iPhone 16. Foundry You can say that, at least in our testing in a variety of locations, the Apple C1 delivers about the same overall upload speed as the Qualcomm Snapdragon X71M but about half the download performance. Again, that’s all highly dependent on location and conditions, but it was consistent enough to show a clear pattern. Apple C1 modem: Efficiency and reliability Of course, download and upload speeds are only part of the picture when it comes to cellular performance. It’s just as important that you don’t drop calls, and that this very power-hungry component doesn’t drain your battery too quickly. We made several spot calls during testing using both phones and noticed no significant difference in call quality. No call ever dropped on either phone. It would take hundreds of calls in lots of locations, all lasting ten minutes or more, to get a really clear picture of whether one modem drops calls more than the other, so consider our tests anecdotal at best. Power efficiency testing also requires some specialized equipment to isolate the power draw of the modem alone, and measure it with different signal strengths. That’s exactly what Chinese YouTuber 极客湾Geekerwan has done, and they found that indeed, under ideal conditions, the Apple C1 uses about 25 percent less power than the Snapdragon X71M in the iPhone 16, but that power savings grows smaller if the signal is weak. 极客湾Geekerwan We’re talking about a difference of one-fifth of a watt, which can add up over time, but it’s not really a massive contributor to overall battery life. The iPhone 16e has a higher-capacity battery than any 6.1-inch iPhone before; it holds about 12% more charge than the battery in the iPhone 16, and that seems to be the biggest factor in the iPhone 16e’s long battery life. The C1 is not good enough for flagship iPhones… yet The iPhone 16e is Apple’s “more affordable” iPhone, though at $600 or more it could hardly be considered a budget smartphone. It makes several concessions to shave $200 off the price, and we can consider cellular performance to be one of them. Making a competitive 5G modem is a herculean task, one that was beyond Intel’s reach (and hence why the company sold its whole modem division to Apple). There’s a reason Apple is years late in bringing a modem to market. That it works and seems to work just fine without any massive obvious flaws, is quite a feat in itself. But it can’t keep up with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X71M in the iPhone 16, and that’s not even Qualcomm’s best modem, which would be the Snapdragon x80. It’s not even the X75, which was found in a lot of phones last year. It appears to be some sort of custom-made-for-Apple variant on the X70, though details are scarce. The Apple C1 is good enough for the company’s less expensive model, but if you’re spending $800+ on the latest iPhone, or $1,000+ on an iPhone Pro, you expect better than “good enough.” Without obvious evidence that it drastically improves battery life, which we don’t see, it would be a huge disappointment to find the C1 in the iPhone 17 this fall. Thankfully, rumors claim that Apple will indeed stick with Qualcomm for at least another generation. But Apple says this is the first modem of many. The company already has C2 and C3 modems in the pipeline (it would have to, considering the multi-year development and testing process). Those are supposed to get closer to the performance of Qualcomm’s best modems while improving power efficiency and offering tighter integration with other Apple silicon. The C1 is a great start but Apple still has a long way to go.

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