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iPhone 17 Air to include Apple's C1 modem
Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 17 Air with its own C1 modem, moving away from Qualcomm chips.
This shift means better control over connectivity and hardware, and the new modem—first seen in the iPhone 16e—is built for efficient network management using a combination of 4/5nm, 7nm, and 55nm process technologies.
C1 modem offers solid speeds on 4G, sub-5G networks
The C1 modem promises solid speeds on 4G and sub-6GHz 5G, with future updates set to boost power efficiency and add mmWave support.
The iPhone 17 Air could also feature a silicon-carbon battery for longer life in a slimmer design, plus it's expected to be lighter, pack a sharp 48MP rear camera, a high-res selfie camera, MagSafe wireless charging, and run on the forthcoming A19 chip.