It is reported that Apple is accelerating its efforts to get rid of its dependence on Qualcomm. The iPhone 16e is just the beginning, and self-developed baseband chips will be used on more devices in the future. It is reported that an important reason for Apple to get rid of its dependence on Qualcomm is that it believes that third-party chips cannot provide an ideal experience and do not understand the core experience of the iPhone, so it is determined to develop its own baseband chips. Apple's short-term goal after the C1 chip is to support mmWave 5G technology and enable it to achieve speeds of more than 6 Gbps. Apple may launch a 5G chip code-named "Ganymede" in the 2026 iPhone 18 series and the 2027 iPad Pro product line to support mmWave 5G technology. In addition, Apple plans to release a chip code-named "Prometheus" in 2027, which will surpass Qualcomm in performance.