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Apple Puts New N1 Networking Chip, Faster C1X Modem in iPhone 17 Lineup

Apple advances its in-house silicon strategy to tighten control over connectivity, improve efficiency, reduce supplier dependence.

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Overview

  • The N1 adds Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread to enable faster networking and smart‑home interoperability.
  • Apple says every iPhone 17 model — including Pro, Pro Max, and the iPhone Air — ships with the N1.
  • The company claims the N1 boosts the performance and reliability of AirDrop and Personal Hotspot.
  • The C1X 5G modem debuts with up to double the speed of the C1 from the iPhone 16e, supports sub‑6 5G and 4G LTE, and uses 30% less energy, according to Apple.
  • Apple frames the new chips as steps away from Broadcom and Qualcomm parts, saying C1X is faster than the Qualcomm modem in the iPhone 16 Pro for comparable cellular technologies.