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- 1All 2027 iPhones could use Apple's own modem▼Every 2027 iPhone could ditch Qualcomm for Apple’s own modem
Reports say Apple plans to replace Qualcomm modems with its own in-house-designed chips across the entire iPhone lineup by 2027. Apple has been working for years to develop its own modem technology after acquiring Intel's modem business in 2019, and has already begun introducing its first custom modem in lower-end iPhone models. A full switch would end Apple's reliance on Qualcomm, one of its biggest suppliers.
- 2Apple Plans Custom Modems In Every 2027 iPhone▼Apple Plans To Put Its Own Custom Modems Inside Every 2027 iPhone
Apple reportedly plans to use its own custom-designed modem chips in every iPhone released in 2027, moving away from Qualcomm's modems entirely. The company has been developing in-house modem technology for years, and the 2027 lineup would mark the point where the transition is complete across the full range.
- 3French court asked to jail suspended François Bayrou over MoDem aides case●Procès des assistants parlementaires du MoDem : deux ans de prison avec sursis et 50 000 euros d’amende requis contre Fr
Prosecutors have requested a two-year suspended prison sentence and a 50,000 euro fine against François Bayrou at the Paris appeal trial over the MoDem parliamentary assistants affair. The case concerns allegedly fictitious jobs for European Parliament aides, with Bayrou accused of using funds to pay party staff. Prosecutors' sentencing demands were laid out on Monday as the appeal proceedings continue.
- 4Apple may drop Qualcomm modems from all 2027 iPhones▼Every 2027 iPhone could ditch Qualcomm, but Apple can't escape it
A report claims Apple's entire 2027 iPhone lineup could ship without Qualcomm modem chips, as the company continues rolling out its own in-house modem, starting with the iPhone SE and extending across the range. However, Apple reportedly cannot fully break away from Qualcomm yet, since it still relies on the chipmaker for certain components, keeping the two tied together for now.
- 556k.rip recreates the 1996 dial-up internet experience▼56k.rip – the 1996 dial-up internet experience
A nostalgic website called 56k.rip lets visitors relive the dial-up internet of 1996, complete with the slow speeds and atmosphere of the era. It was shared on Hacker News, where users reacted warmly to the trip down memory lane, sparking conversation about the early web and how far connectivity has come since modem days.
- 6Apple Renews Qualcomm License While Developing Its Own Modems▼Chips vs. Patents: Why Apple Renewed Its Qualcomm License While Building Its Own Modems
Apple has renewed its chip licensing agreement with Qualcomm even as it continues developing its own in-house modems, including technology gained through its acquisition of Intel's modem business. The dual approach reflects the complexity of modem development and the importance of Qualcomm's patent portfolio, which Apple still relies on even as it reduces dependence on Qualcomm chips in iPhones.
- 7Complaints mount over aging copper internet connections●Flapping connections searching for open ports, crawling speeds littered with noise, kbits mbs MBs, not a single GBS, pac
Users are complaining about unreliable internet service, describing flapping connections that repeatedly search for open ports, slow transfer speeds measured in kilobits rather than gigabits, and noisy copper phone lines degrading data quality. The complaints target old DSL infrastructure, including DSLAM equipment, which struggles to deliver modern speeds despite space-age routers and modems on the customer side.
- 856k.rip recreates the 1996 dial-up internet experience●56k.rip – the 1996 dial-up internet experience https:// 56k.rip/ Comments: https:// news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4 99151
A website called 56k.rip has launched, simulating what browsing the internet felt like in 1996 over a 56k dial-up modem. The project is drawing attention and discussion on Hacker News, where users are reminiscing about slow connection speeds, modem sounds, and the early web. It taps into broader nostalgia for the pre-broadband era among developers and internet veterans.
- 9User resolves week-long WiFi problem on old MacBook Air after Ubuntu update●et donc j'ai trouvé la solution, après une semaine à galérer avec le téléphone comme modem USB pour l'ordi portable. Ça
A French-speaking user says he solved a week of frustration tethering his phone as a USB modem for his laptop, concluding that a recent Ubuntu update broke compatibility with the WiFi driver of his old 2013 MacBook Air. He says he eventually fixed it using a tool, and shared the experience with others online.