Apple(US:AAPL) Feng Huang Wang·2025-09-24 23:51Core Insights - Apple has introduced several self-developed chips in its latest iPhone series, including the A19 and A19 Pro chips, a new N1 wireless chip, and the next-generation C1X 5G modem [1][2] - The flagship models iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and Pro Max are still using Qualcomm's third-party modem instead of Apple's self-developed C1X modem [1][2] - Apple's VP of Wireless Software Technology and Ecosystem, Arun Mathias, indicated that the focus was on the iPhone Air's requirements, but hinted that more products will feature Apple's cellular solutions over time, suggesting that the iPhone 18 series may adopt the self-developed modem more widely [2] Summary by Sections Product Development - Apple has launched its first self-developed 5G modem, C1, earlier this year in the iPhone 16e, followed by the C1X modem in the iPhone Air [1] - Despite the promising performance and efficiency of the self-developed modems, they are currently only used in the iPhone Air and not in the flagship models [1] Executive Commentary - Arun Mathias emphasized that the iPhone 17 and 17 Pro are excellent products, but he also suggested that Apple's self-developed cellular solutions will appear in more products in the future [2] - His comments strongly imply that the upcoming iPhone 18 series may see a broader implementation of Apple's self-developed modem technology [2]