iPhone manufacturers accelerate plans for Qualcomm chip substitution
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Apple’s iPhone 17 Series Still Depends on Qualcomm Modems, But That’s Changin'
Prepare for the latest scoop on Apple's iPhone 17 series! Although Qualcomm modems continue to rule the roost, Apple's quietly cooking up a storm, aiming to ditch Qualcomm in favor of their homegrown alternatives.
Getting the Ball Rolling with C1
The journey kicked off earlier this year, as Apple debuted its C1 modem, a custom 5G chip featured in the iPhone 16e. This baby may not sport mmWave support yet, but it promises stellar battery efficiency. And guess what? Apple's boasting it as the "most power-savvy modem ever on an iPhone." With the iPhone 17 Air on the horizon, expect this bad boy to graces its Thin-Timeline Thunder!
Gearin' Up with C2 and Beyond
This year's flagship iPhone 17 series will likely still rely on Qualcomm modems, but that won't last long! Apple's already cooking up a more advanced C2 modem, expected to show up in the iPhone 18 range in 2026. This beauty will boast mmWave support, enhanced carrier aggregation, and lightning-fast download speeds of up to 6 Gbps!
Apple's Long-Term Modem Plans and Chip Integration
By 2027, catch a glimpse of Apple's C3 modem, internally known as Prometheus. This hellfire fella could support satellite connectivity and AI-assisted signal optimization! Not just that, Apple's also cookin' up Proxima, a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chip intended to give Broadcom a run for its money. Don't be surprised if you spot Proxima first in Apple TV and HomePod mini models before it takes over iPhones!
Eventually, Apple's aiming to integrate its modem technology straight into its System-on-Chip (SoC) designs, like Apple Silicon in Macs, around 2028. That'll give Apple ultimate control over power efficiency, performance, and supply chain costs!
From iPhone Modems to Controlling the Hardware Stack
By latching onto its own modems, Apple's moving steadily towards commanding the entire hardware stack of its devices. That change could reshape performance, design, and the relationships with its suppliers!
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