New and better camera elements coming to 'iPhone 12,' says Ming-Chi Kuo

Ming-Chi Kuo is seeing signs from the supply chain suggesting that the 5G "iPhone 12" won't just get faster connectivity, but it will also get an improved camera module with a bigger sensor as well.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 6

First ARM-based MacBook coming by end of 2020, says Ming-Chi Kuo

The typically reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple will announce its first-ever ARM Mac in late 2020, likely a MacBook Pro variant that will be on sale early in 2021.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 21

New MacBook Pro, MacBook Air with scissor switch keyboard coming in second quarter

Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has tailored his expectations on when the scissor switch keyboard will arrive on the MacBook Air, and is predicting it and a new MacBook Pro model to ship with it in the second quarter of 2020.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 5

Apple could tap Luxshare for older iPhone model production in 2021

Apple is giving AirPods and Apple Watch supplier Luxshare Precision more work over the next two years, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claiming the supply chain partner will start assembling iPhones for the company, among other supply chain alterations.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 1

'Apple Tags' tracking devices launching summer 2020, says Ming-Chi Kuo

The rumored "Apple Tags" tracking fobs will ship in the middle of 2020, Ming-Chi Kuo believes, with shipments of the Ultra Wideband-based tag anticipated to be in the order of "tens of millions" by the end of the year.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 20

Apple may be working on its own antenna technology for the 5G 'iPhone 12'

Reports have emerged in the last 24 hours with contradictory sources all claiming to have the inside track on the details surrounding the antenna technology expected in the 5G "iPhone 12" — with one claiming that Apple will do most of the work itself.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 21

Foxconn iPhone plant at Zhenghzou reopens with 10% of workforce

Apple supplier Foxconn is said to have reopened Zhenghzou, its most critical iPhone production plant, but only a tenth of the workforce has returned.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 29

Ming-Chi Kuo cuts estimated iPhone shipments by 10% because of Coronavirus

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is starting to see disruption in the mobile phone market as a result of the Coronavirus, and has slightly dialed back iPhone shipment expectations for the first calendar quarter of 2020.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 7

Mockups of 'iPhone 12' demonstrate flat sides and smaller dimensions

New 3D prints are showing off a trio of sizes for Apple's forthcoming 2020 "iPhone 12," and allege that the company is bringing back some familiar design features.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 31

Apple predicted to release small wireless charging mat in first half of 2020

Apple is predicted to release its own branded wireless charging mat in the first half of 2020, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, though the product may not be the AirPower stand-in users are hoping for.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 12

Ming-Chi Kuo sees five potential risks to Apple because of coronavirus

While Ming-Chi Kuo still has a positive view on Apple and the iPhone supply chain, he views the Corona virus as a significant threat to the company, and has detailed specifically what he feels will be of the most impact.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 13

Upcoming 5G 'iPhone 12' expected to support 'true' mmWave 5G

Ming-Chi Kuo has released a note to investors suggesting that the 2020 5G "iPhone 12" will support the entire 5G spectrum, including mmWave, despite what other analysts have said.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 20

Unlikely rumor claims 'iPhone SE 2' will be called 'iPhone 9'

Supply chain reports repeat the information that Apple is preparing a successor to the iPhone SE, but now say that it's going to be called "iPhone 9."

William Gallagher 6 years ago 30

Four 5G 'iPhone 12' models in 2020, 'iPhone SE 2 Plus' in 2021 says Ming-Chi Kuo

Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple will have four 5G iPhone 12 and the "iPhone SE 2" in 2020, and an "iPhone SE 2 Plus" in 2021 — all of which may spark the super cycle that analysts have been expecting to arrive for some time.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 21

iPad Pro with 'A14X' plus 16-inch MacBook Pro with Mini LED display expected in late 2020

Beyond just a new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro in late 2020 with Mini LED screens, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple will produce between four and six new products with the new technology in the next three years.

Mike Wuerthele 6 years ago 53

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