Apple ends its Qualcomm dependency with new C1 modem chip

The iPhone 17 might miss out on Apple’s latest new feature – but it’s not one you’d expect
A new rumor suggests that the iPhone 17 family won’t get the new Apple C1 cellular modem, with the tech giant opting for a MediaTek 5G chip as Cupertino seeks to reduce its reliance on Qualcomm.
iPhone 17 may not get Apple's C1 modem, but will get a new Wi-Fi chip
Most of Apple's iPhone 17 lineup won't be using its new C1 modem, Ming-Chi Kuo claims, but they will still benefit from a new in-house Wi-Fi chip design.
iPhone 17 said to use MediaTek 5G modems instead of Apple’s C1 chip
Phone 17 5G modems will be made by MediaTek, as Apple moves away from Qualcomm. Future iPhones will use Apple's solutions instead.
iPhone 17 Air could come with iPhone 16e like C1 modem- What it means
The iPhone 17 Air could be the only model to feature Apple’s in-house C1 modem. Here’s what we know so far.
From C1 to iPhone 17: Apple’s ambitious chip plans for the future
OS fans, particularly those loyal to any of the Apple devices, have long hoped for the company to introduce a homegrown chip. Their wishes were finally granted with the launch of the iPhone 16e, featuring the C1 modem,
Apple Is Probably Planning to Make Its Own WiFi Chip For the iPhone 17
The iPhone 17, expected much later this year, is the next on the docket to show off Apple’s chip-making prowess. One of our favorite analyst-slash-tea-spillers, Ming-Chi Kuo, published the alleged details on Twitter/X:
Kuo: Another new Apple chip is coming to iPhone 17 lineup, following C1 debut
Apple just launched its C1 chip, but there’s another new in-house chip coming later this year, reportedly for the full iPhone 17 lineup.
All Four iPhone 17 Models Said to Feature Apple-Designed Wi-Fi 7 Chip
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said all four iPhone 17 models will be equipped with Apple's first-ever custom-designed Wi-Fi
That C1 chip in the new iPhone 16e? It's a big deal for future iPhones, too
If you go by definition, Apple's new C1 chip isn't the sexiest thing in the world. Per Apple, it's "the first modem designed by Apple." Given that all previous iPhones also had some sort of modem chip inside — for example,
Apple’s iPhone 16e Is a Big Moment for the Company’s Own Chip. What It Means for Qualcomm Stock.
Apple’s newest iPhones will be the first to use the company’s own modems, a monumental change—and a potentially big positive—for the Cupertino-based tech giant. Apple debuted the iPhone 16e on Wednesday,
Apple ends its Qualcomm dependency with the new C1 modem chip
Apple and Qualcomm's relationship has been strained for a decade and the iPhone 16e C1 chip is Apple's first move to cut ties once and for all.
Apple's C1 Modem Debut Suggests iPhone 17 Air Will Lack mmWave
Apple's first custom-designed modem chip, the C1, has finally made its debut in the iPhone 16e, which Apple announced on ...
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iPhone 16E: Buy It Now or Wait for the iPhone 17?
The iPhone 17 isn't expected to be announced until September. But should you wait for it or get the iPhone 16E now? We help ...
The iPhone 16e hints at 5G limits for the iPhone 17 Air
The arrival of the iPhone 16e could tell us much about the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your ...
iPhone 17 Air: We Now Know Everything About This One Key Feature
Apple's first custom-designed modem chip, the C1, is set to bring significant advantages to the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, as ...
The iPhone 16e has a feature that the iPhone 17 won't have
A post from Ming-Chi Kuo reveals that the iPhone 17 series phones will use Apple’s own Wi-Fi chips. Previously, the company ...