Apple to offset costly 5G iPhone components with cheaper battery tech

Looking to cut costs on next-generation hardware, Apple will adopt cheaper and less complex battery technology for so-called "iPhone 12," "iPhone 12S" and "AirPods 3" devices, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 44

US WeChat ban could cut global iPhone shipments by 30%, says Ming-Chi Kuo

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has warned investors that the Administration's decision to ban US companies from having business relationships with firms including WeChat, may have a significant impact on Apple's sales worldwide.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 82

Apple readies iPhone periscope lens supply chain for 2022, Kuo says

Development of Apple's "periscope" lens is on track for 2022, with a new supplier expected to fulfill orders for lens and corresponding voice coil motor parts, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 4

'AirPods 3' to adopt SiP technology similar to AirPods Pro, Kuo says

Apple's next-generation in-ear AirPods product will move to a more complex system-in-package chip solution, replacing surface mount technology used in current versions of the device, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 3

'High-end' lenses for 'iPhone 12' to start shipping in July, Kuo says

Apple's next-generation "iPhone 12" will incorporate "high-end" lens arrays in its rear-facing camera design, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 11

10.8-inch, 8.5-inch iPads will have 20W charger, iPhone 12 won't, says Ming-Chi Kuo

In a note to investors about Apple's alleged removal of power adapters from the box of the iPhone 12, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has doubled down on claims two new iPad models are on the way, but crucially will include new 20-watt chargers.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 35

Components for first Apple Silicon Macs will cost Apple more, says Kuo

In a report about the implications for the supply chain of Apple's move away from Intel, well-regarded analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that specific components required to build the first Apple Silicon Macs — like the rumored 24-inch iMac — will initially cost the company more.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 32

'AirPods 3' design similar to AirPods Pro & coming in early 2021 says Ming-Chi Kuo

Ming-Chi Kuo believes that a new "AirPods 3" will arrive in the first half of 2021, kickstarting fresh demand for Apple's wireless earbuds.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 0

ARM iMac, 13-inch MacBook Pro coming at end of 2020, says Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple's ARM-based Mac will most likely be announced at WWDC, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with the first models in the line using ARM processors expected to consist of a 13.3-inch MacBook Pro and an iMac with an "all-new form factor."

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 64

'iPhone 12' predicted to ship without EarPods, will boost AirPods sales

Ming-Chi Kuo has chimed in on the "iPhone 12," and he thinks that Apple will leave out the EarPods accessory — a move which will ultimately boost AirPods adoption by consumers.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 72

Latest leak has "sleek" Apple Glasses coming out in 2021 instead of 2022

A prolific leaker says a recent report about Apple Glasses coming in 2022 is wrong — and he instead expects them to ship in mid-2021.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 36

2020 iPad predicted to use A12 processor

Backing up previous reports of an iPad refresh coming in 2020, a leaker says that the expected eighth-generation iPad will now run on an A12 processor, compared to the A10 in the current model.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 5

10.8-inch iPad in 2020, 9-inch iPad mini in early 2021 says Ming-Chi Kuo

Ming-Chi Kuo has returned with his latest predictions about Apple products, and sees a new iPad and iPad mini model coming soon, both using Apple's best silicon.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 15

Apple's first Mini LED product might not launch until 2021

Apple's first product to integrate Mini LED display technology might see a later-than-expected launch timeline due to setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research from TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 13

'iPhone 12' likely to ship in the same timeframe that the iPhone X did

More sources are claiming that Apple's 2020 iPhones will be pushed back by around a month, because of how COVID-19 has affected engineering testing, and demand.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 7

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