Topic: Ming-Chi Kuo
Samsung is sole supplier of costly 'iPhone 8' OLED, putting Apple in 'urgent need' of alternatives
09/06/2017, 12:09 pm
The upcoming launch of the "iPhone 8" will reportedly see Apple in a precarious position in terms of parts, as the only company currently capable of producing OLED panels for the new edge-to-edge display is said to be rival Samsung.
'iPhone 8' to enter mass production in mid-Sept., launch alongside 'iPhone 7s,' come in 3 colors
08/08/2017, 01:08 pm
Rumors about an "iPhone 8" delay may have been unfounded, as analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities indicated on Tuesday that the flagship handset will launch on the same day as the "iPhone 7s" and "iPhone 7s Plus" -- albeit in limited quantities and styles.
Supply chain remains skeptical Apple can embed Touch ID fingerprint sensor into 'iPhone 8' OLED display
07/03/2017, 12:07 pm
A list of 10 features that the "iPhone 8" will have -- or lack -- has been published by noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who believes Apple will not embed a Touch ID sensor under the screen.
Apple expected to reveal new 10.5-inch iPad Pro at WWDC
05/13/2017, 03:05 pm
In addition to a rumored Siri-powered home speaker, Apple is also expected to announce a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro with a redesigned chassis at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference next month.
Apple's Siri-based Echo competitor to carry premium price, feature high-end audio with 1 woofer & 7 tweeters
05/01/2017, 10:05 am
Apple's anticipated personal assistant accessory is expected to be a powerful and capable device, boasting "excellent" acoustics and computing power similar to recent iPhone models, positioning it for the high-end market with pricing higher than Amazon's Echo. And there's apparently a good chance it could be announced next month.
'Severe supply shortages' of Apple's 'iPhone 8' said to be a major concern through end of 2017
04/24/2017, 08:04 am
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is once again cautioning investors that Apple's anticipated flagship "iPhone 8" could be in extremely limited supply to end 2017, thanks to the expected adoption of a number of new technologies, namely an edge-to-edge OLED display.
All of Apple's 2017 iPhones will include fast charging via Lightning port, not USB-C
03/02/2017, 09:03 am
While the underlying technology behind the charging may change, the Lightning port will remain on all of Apple's three new iPhones coming later this year -- including the flagship "iPhone 8" -- according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities.
'iPhone 8' to include game changing 3D facial recognition tech in FaceTime camera
02/21/2017, 08:02 am
In addition to being a complete redesign of the iconic handset, Apple's anticipated "iPhone 8" will reportedly bring key technical upgrades to the platform, including a "revolutionary" front facing 3D camera system that can be used for a variety of applications, from biometric authentication to games.
Apple's 'iPhone 8' to replace Touch ID home button with 'function area,' start at $1,000
02/15/2017, 06:02 pm
Apple will ditch the home button when it debuts a new 'iPhone 8' model later this year, and will dedicate the extra screen real estate to an area for virtual buttons, according to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple's 'iPhone 8' to boast larger Plus-sized battery in form factor similar to 4.7" iPhone 7
02/13/2017, 10:02 am
By shrinking components inside of its next-generation flagship iPhone, Apple apparently plans to squeeze a Plus-sized battery into a smaller form factor, new details reveal.
Apple expected to replace Touch ID with two-step facial, fingerprint bio-recognition tech
01/21/2017, 06:01 pm
Apple is developing advanced biometric security technologies, including facial recognition and optical fingerprint sensing designs, to replace the vaunted Touch ID module implemented in all iPhones and iPads since the release of iPhone 5s.
Apple to adopt new 3D Touch technology for OLED iPhone
01/21/2017, 04:01 pm
Apple is expected to replace current 3D Touch technology with a new design based on thin film sensors when it introduces a next-generation iPhone with OLED display, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple on track to launch three new iPads in spring 2017, but none of them mini
01/08/2017, 08:01 pm
Though it hasn't been updated since 2015, the 7.9-inch iPad mini won't be among the trio of new iPads Apple is expected to introduce this spring, instead sticking to larger form factors, according to a new report.
All-new OLED 'iPhone 8,' glass-backed 4.7" model expected to drive Apple sales to 'unprecedented' highs
11/29/2016, 08:11 am
iPhone sales in the second half of 2017 could reach a massive 150 million units, as Apple suppliers are gearing up for a massive upgrade cycle set to outperform the iPhone 6 series, based on pent-up demand for new designs and new technology, like wireless charging.
Apple's new high-end OLED 2017 iPhone expected to feature 5.1"-5.2" display
11/17/2016, 08:11 am
Apple is widely expected to introduce a new premium iPhone model in 2017 featuring an all-new design and OLED display, but the screen will be sized somewhere in between the current iPhone and iPhone Plus, according to one well-connected insider.
Dual-lens cameras expected on both Apple's OLED and 5.5" LCD 2017 iPhone models
11/15/2016, 12:11 pm
With Apple apparently gearing up to launch three new iPhones next year, two-thirds of them will include dual-lens camera designs, though users who prefer the 4.7-inch form factor will reportedly be out of luck.
KGI: iPhone 7 demand has peaked, suppliers to revise down forecasts
11/15/2016, 12:11 am
Though Apple is still showing shipment delays on iPhone 7 Plus orders -- and Jet Black iPhone 7 units -- noted KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo infers early buzz around Apple's latest flagship smartphone is flagging, and as such believes overall shipments have peaked.
Kuo: Apple Watch shipments to decline in 2016 despite new models, lower prices
10/03/2016, 07:10 pm
Well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple Watch sales will decline in 2016 despite the launch of a revamped Apple Watch Series 2 and price cuts for the refreshed first-gen model, now called Apple Watch Series 1.
Dual-lens camera to remain iPhone Plus exclusive in 2017
09/09/2016, 05:09 pm
Apple is predicted to keep the dual-camera setup debuted this week with iPhone 7 Plus an exclusive to 5.5-inch versions of its smartphone lineup in 2017, according to well-informed KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple to debut 10.5" iPad Pro in 2017, integrate flexible AMOLED tech in 2018
08/15/2016, 01:08 am
Well-connected KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects Apple to launch three iPad models in 2017, including a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, while "revolutionary" changes like a radically redesigned chassis and AMOLED panel are in store for 2018.