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Apple has a lot of silicon advancements in its latest iPhones, including the A19 and A19 Pro, new N1 wireless chip<\/a>, and its next-gen C1X 5G modem. When asked why iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro didn\u2019t get the new C1X, here\u2019s what Apple said.<\/p>\n Apple hints that its modems will be coming to more iPhones moving forward<\/p>\n This year Apple has shipped not one, but two brand new in-house cellular modems. After years in development, Apple\u2019s first 5G modem\u2014the C1\u2014launched earlier this year in iPhone 16e.<\/p>\n Now its successor, C1X, is available inside the iPhone Air.<\/p>\n But despite all signs pointing to Apple\u2019s modems delivering great performance and efficiency, they\u2019re only included in two iPhone models. Apple\u2019s flagship iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max all use third-party Qualcomm modems.<\/p>\n In an interview with CNBC<\/a> following the iPhone 17 unveiling, Apple was asked why.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what the company said.<\/p>\n CNBC\u2019s Katie Tarasov:<\/p>\n \u201cWhy not see an Apple modem inside the iPhone 17 or 17 Pro or Pro Max?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Apple\u2019s Arun Mathias, VP of Wireless Software Technologies and Ecosystems:<\/p>\n \u201cWell we were really focused on what we needed for iPhone Air. We have great products with iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro as well. And over time, we will see Apple cellular solutions in more products.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n While Mathias clearly stuck to the company line by highlighting that iPhone 17 and 17 Pro are \u201cgreat products\u2026as well,\u201d what he said next was telling.<\/p>\n By saying that \u201cover time, we will see Apple cellular solutions in more products,\u201d Mathias strongly hinted that next year\u2019s iPhone 18 lineup will feature Apple-built modems more prominently.<\/p>\n That\u2019s in line with what rumors have indicated<\/a>, so it comes as no surprise. The message is clear though: Apple didn\u2019t go with third-party Qualcomm modems because it believes they\u2019re better. <\/p>\n Rather, the company chose to focus its resources on the iPhone Air this year\u2014but with plans to expand Apple modems moving forward.<\/p>\n Does it make a difference to you who makes the 5G modem in your iPhone? Let us know in the comments.<\/p>\n Best iPhone accessories<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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