In-house modems and wireless chips (C1X, N1, C2)
C1X and N1 shipped in iPhone Air from September 19, 2025. The C2 modem debuted in iPhone 18 Pro, on sale September 18, 2026.
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What it is
Apple's own cellular modems (C1, C1X, C2) and the N1 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Thread chip, which Apple uses in iPhone instead of outside parts.
Why it matters to the stock. Lower supplier cost and tighter integration are margin levers for iPhone. Matching Qualcomm modem performance on mmWave is still an open question.
News
Johny Srouji named Apple chief hardware officer, taking on hardware engineering
Apple said on April 20, 2026 that Johny Srouji is now its chief hardware officer, effective immediately.
Management