Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-09-24 09:20Core Insights - Apple is making significant progress in developing its own baseband chips, having introduced the self-developed C1 chip in the mid-range iPhone 16e and the upgraded C1X in the newly released iPhone Air, indicating a gradual reduction in reliance on Qualcomm for baseband technology [1][2] - Qualcomm's strategy in response to Apple's move includes strengthening partnerships with Android manufacturers to compensate for the loss of iOS business and diversifying its operations beyond mobile phones into sectors like automotive, IoT, and PCs [1] Group 1 - Apple has successfully integrated its self-developed baseband chips into its latest iPhone models, marking a strategic shift away from Qualcomm [1] - Qualcomm acknowledges the impact of Apple's self-developed chips on its business, stating that its future plans post-2027 do not include any business with Apple [1] - The baseband chip technology is characterized by high technical barriers, with only a few manufacturers globally, including Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung, Unisoc, and Intel, with Qualcomm being the dominant player [2]