iPhone 17 Rumored to Feature Apple's First In-House Wi-Fi 7 Chip

Reports suggest all iPhone 17 models will include a custom-designed Wi-Fi chip, while MediaTek may supply 5G modems instead of Apple's C1 chip.

Apple is reportedly integrating its first in-house Wi-Fi chip into all iPhone 17 models, supporting the Wi-Fi 7 standard for faster speeds and lower latency.
The Wi-Fi 7 chip marks another step in Apple's goal to reduce reliance on external suppliers like Broadcom and Qualcomm.
While Apple's C1 5G modem debuted in the iPhone 16e, it is not expected to feature in the iPhone 17 lineup, with MediaTek reportedly providing 5G modems instead.
Apple's long-term strategy includes integrating its own 5G modem into future devices, with plans to introduce a second-generation C1 modem in the iPhone 18 series.
The iPhone 17 lineup is expected to launch in September 2025, continuing Apple's trend of tighter hardware-software integration.