Apple's C1 Modem Debut Suggests iPhone 17 Air Will Lack mmWave

Apple's first custom-designed modem chip, the C1, has finally made its debut in the iPhone 16e, which Apple announced on Wednesday. It's a significant milestone in the company's efforts to reduce reliance on external suppliers like Qualcomm. However, the C1 lacks support for ultra-fast mmWave 5G technology, and the chip's limitations are expected to extend to the upcoming ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air.
While touted by Apple as their most power-efficient cellular chip to date, the C1 modem currently s