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Kuo: All iPhone 17 Models Will Feature Apple-Designed Wi-Fi Chip to 'Enhance Connectivity'
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Back in 2019 when Apple bought the Intel modem business it was valued at $1 billion.
Considering the timeframe between 2019 and 2024, I’m certain that Apple has invested an additional couple of billion dollars to design the C1 modem into its current state. As a business company, Apple will recoup its investment multiple times over. I anticipate that they will fully recoup their initial investment, plus the investment for the development of the C1 modem within the next 1-3 years.
If Apple would do that, I would buy it on launch day. I still have and use my AirPort Extreme from 2013. It's still going strong after nearly 12 years. The 4 gigabit ethernet ports are still good to this day and they are enough for my needs, as I don't need a faster wired ethernet connection than 1 Gbps.
The M1 Apple designed SoC are just fine, even great if I can say it. I agree with your opinion.
I can't believe the M1 SoC are almost 4 years old. Time, really flies by.
I think this is the case as well. I can't wait to see this chipset inside the Mac lineup. I would love to have a modem inside the MacBook Pro.
Personally, I don’t believe they’ll pass any savings on to the customers. Instead, they aim to boost their profit margins by reducing expenses related to the components essential for all their products. In the long run, I believe it’s more cost-effective for Apple to design everything internally rather than relying on partners like Qualcomm for their modems or other chipsets.
I think the chances of this happening are very high but I don't think it will happen this year. It could happen next year or the year after that.
You reminded me of Phil Schiller: "Courage" by Phil Schiller
It would be amazing if they go down this road.
You're correct!
They shouldn’t have exited the router business in the first place. I still use my AirPort Extreme, even though it’s nearly 12 years old. If they truly revive the Airport router, I’ll buy it as soon as it’s released. Their router could offer enhanced security and privacy compared to the current market offerings. Imagine if they could incorporate Apple Intelligence in it, it would create an intelligent mesh system that could benefit your wireless network, your devices within a house or apartment. It would improve the signal strength and communication between the router mesh system. Goodbye dead spots with no WiFi.
This is just my imagination but it could be a feasible idea.
This is one of the reasons as of why I didn't buy the iPhone 16 Pro last year. I want my devices to be future-proof.
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That seals it. I'm going to get the 17 because I have a WIFI 7 network already running. And it's looking like currently the iPhone might not be affected by tariffs since Apple is currently absorbing the cost. That most likely won't last long.
That means getting one day-one.
That means getting one day-one.
Although, since the rumor is that Apple will introduce their custom WiFi/Bluetooth chip on their high-end iPhone 17Pro help does inspire confidence. In stark contrast to introducing their new C1 modem chip on their low-end iPhone 16e.
The Apple Car project was a valuable lesson to Apple even if they lost a couple of billions here and there but I am sure many ideas and patents from the project could see the light of day in a far away future.
