According to rumors, who come hand in hand with the renowned analyst Jeff Pu, the four iPhone 17 models will Wi-fi 7 designed entirely by Apple.
Apple will manufacture your own Wi-Fi chips
Although the compatibility with this technology was already present in the iPhone 16, what really makes the difference is that, for the first time, Apple will dispense with external manufacturers for this component, in the same way that it already did with Qualcomm with the device that went on sale a few weeks ago.
The PU report, published in collaboration with GF Securities, details that the design of the Wi-Fi 7 chip was completed in the first half of 2024 and will be released on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. This play by the Californians is not at all by chance, but is part of a strategy that Apple has been developing for some time to reduce its dependent dependence such as Qualcomm and Broadcom. The company has already taken a similar step with its own modem C1, released on the 16E iPhone, which reinforces its intention to control more and more components of its devices.
The jump to Wi-Fi 7 is a significant evolution in terms of connectivity. This technology allows to transmit data simultaneously in the bands of 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz, which translates into higher speedlower latency and a much more stable connection. Under optimal conditions, Wi-Fi 7 is capable of reaching speeds greater than 40 Gbps, quadruplying the performance of Wi-Fi 6E. For users, this will allow faster downloads, better online games and video calls without interruptions, provided that a router compatible with this technology is used.
What will the iPhone 17 be
In addition to the improved connectivity, the iPhone 17 series will arrive with other novelties that promise to make these devices the most advanced Apple to date. An increase in RAM is expected to 12 GB, a 48 MP Teleobjective Chamber in the Pro and Pro Max models, and the debut of the A19 and A19 Pro processors, manufactured with the N3P process of TSMC. These chips will not only offer greater power, but also greater energy efficiency, key to improving the autonomy of the devices.
Ming-Chi Kuo, another of the most reliable analysts in the Apple ecosystem, has also confirmed the existence of this new Wi-Fi 7 chip developed by the company, so it suggests that it will materialize.
As is tradition, Apple will present the New iPhone generation in Septemberin an event that will monopolize the attention of the technological world. With this new Wi-Fi 7 of its own, the company takes another step towards its independence and demonstrates that its ambition for the total control of its hardware remains intact. If the leaks are true, the iPhone 17 will not only mark an advance in connectivity, but will further consolidate Apple's strategy to design and manufacture their own components.
