Apple’s iPhone 18 could bring major privacy upgrade alongside new modem switch

Apple is expected to bring its in-house modem technology to the entire iPhone 18 lineup, replacing Qualcomm chips across all models. The switch could introduce a hidden privacy feature that limits how precisely mobile carriers can track user locations.

Apple’s iPhone 18 could bring major privacy upgrade alongside new modem switch. Apple is expected to bring its in-house modem technology to the entire iPhone 18 lineup, replacing Qualcomm chips across all models. The switch could introduce a hidden privacy feature that limits how precisely mobile carriers can track user locations. Reports also suggest Apple’s next-generation C2 modem will deliver better performance and support mmWave 5G. New Delhi: Apple is preparing to take another major step in reducing its dependence on outside suppliers. Based on recent reports, the company plans to push its modern tech to the entire iPhone 18 lineup, swapping all Qualcomm modem parts out. The move is likely to improve battery efficiency and network performance, but it may also introduce a lesser-known privacy upgrade for users. This feature, dubbed “...