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Apple's new wireless chips give it even more control of the iPhone

Apple introduced two new wireless chips in the iPhone Air, a preview of a world where all the key components of the company's products are custom-designed. The C1X and N1 chips enable wireless features like 5G connectivity and Wi-Fi 7, building on the original C1 modem the company introduced in the iPhone 16e.<br /> At least one reason Apple was able to pull off the thin design of the iPhone Air was the power-efficiency these new chips offer. The C1X modem supports sub-6Ghz 5G and 4G LTE and is up to two times faster than the C1 modem, according to Apple. It's also faster than the Qualcomm-designed modem in the iPhone 16 Pro "for the same cellular technologies." Apple says the chip is able to achieve these performance improvements while "using 30 percent less [...]

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iPhone 16e review: What's your acceptable compromise?

I’ve been traveling through time this week. Reviewing the iPhone 16e feels at once like I’m visiting my younger self and also forced to live in olden times, especially since I’ve been using an i [...]

Match Score: 160.71

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iPhone 17e review: The economical choice

By introducing the iPhone 17e just a year after the iPhone 16e, Apple is closing some gaps. Before, the company would only roll out a new entry-level iPhone every few years, with the iPhone 5c (2013), [...]

Match Score: 128.37

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The best gaming mouse in 2025

No gaming mouse will magically stop you from getting destroyed in Counter-Strike or Call of Duty, but the right pick can give you a greater sense of control while making your downtime more comfortable [...]

Match Score: 112.55

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iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max review: An impactful redesign

For the sake of this iPhone 17 Pro review, I’ve developed a gaming addiction. <br /> I don’t mean triple-A games like Destiny: Rising and Genshin Impact, or even double-A or non-A titles lik [...]

Match Score: 100.87

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iOS 26: What to know about the free iPhone software update ahead of the Apple event today

It's almost time: The Apple iPhone 17 event starts today at 1PM ET — that's just hours away. If you want to follow along, you can watch the iPhone 17 launch live and follow Engadget's [...]

Match Score: 93.81

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The best wireless chargers for 2025

If you’ve upgraded your phone recently, there’s a good chance it supports wireless charging. Battery life can be one of the first things to deteriorate as your phone ages, so you’ll need quick a [...]

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iOS 26 is ready to download: Everything to know about the free iPhone software update

If you haven't already, you can now download the new iOS 26 on your iPhone. Once you do, get ready to see a slew of changes, including a new clear design called Liquid Glass. The translucent look [...]

Match Score: 90.11

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You can now install iOS 26 on your iPhone: Everything to know about the free software update

Have you played around with the new iOS 26 yet? Here's how to download it on your iPhone if you haven't yet — once you do, you'll notice several new changes, including a clear design [...]

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iOS 26: Everything you need to know about the iPhone update ahead of the Apple event tomorrow

Tomorrow, September 9, marks Apple's iPhone 17 event. That means we'll finally have more answers about the presumed iPhone 17 lineup — including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Interested in [...]

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