6.1" LCD 2018 iPhone expected to account for 50% of Apple's new iPhone shipments

New details on Apple's anticipated 6.1-inch LCD iPhone expected later this year were shared by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Sunday, who believes the handset will be a huge hit with consumers, offering capabilities of the iPhone X at a lower price point.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 37

Entry-level 2018 6.1-inch iPhone may be LCD, cost between $700 and $800

An investor's note is shedding some more light on previous prognostications, saying again that moving at least some iPhone X features to the entire line will boost sales volume — and has some predictions on specifications of the 6.1-inch LCD model.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 39

After speculative reports of slow sales, iPhone X is now said to be in the "high end of the industry range"

Just one week after delivering a widely-distributed report speculatively suggesting that 'weak demand' might result in Apple canceling production of iPhone X this summer, analysts are now lining up to shift their stories in the days before Apple releases its actual fiscal Q1 performance data for the winter quarter. In a remarkable turn, iPhone X is suddenly said to be selling well, and scuttlebutt about slashed component orders is again looking uninformed.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 38

Apple said to be working on new large-capacity battery technology for 2019 iPhones

New 3D sensing and augmented reality functions expected to come to the iPhone's rear camera in 2019 will require more power consumption, prompting Apple to find ways to increase battery capacity, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 20

New Apple AirPods with smaller components could launch in late 2018

Even though Apple struggles to keep up with demand for the current AirPods design, the company may be working on hardware improvements to debut in the second half of 2018, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 32

2018 OLED iPhones might feature single cell L-shaped battery design, all models to bump capacity

Apple is developing L-shaped batteries to power two new OLED iPhone models set to debut next fall, according to KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who notes all three handsets expected to launch next year will boast increased energy capacities.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 11

Apple's AirPods a smash hit, shipments could reach 28M in 2018

Declaring AirPods "the most important accessory in Apple's wireless ecosystem," analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said he believes the company could ship between 26 million and 28 million units of the completely wireless headphones next year.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 53

Apple to adopt speedy LCP circuit board tech across major product lines in 2018

With this year's iPhone revisions, Apple introduced a new breed of flexible circuit board crafted from liquid crystal polymer, a material that benefits high-speed, low-latency data transfer. Currently used in iPhone 8 and iPhone X LTE antennas, and the latter's TrueDepth camera, the technology is expected to make its way to other product lines next year.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 16

iPhone X supply chain improvements, not weak demand, to thank for reduced ship times

This week's bump in iPhone X delivery estimates, now down to one to two weeks, fueled speculation of weakened demand for Apple's flagship handset, but noted KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes the change is due to better than expected supply chain enhancements and parts availability.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 25

2018 iPhone models to boast enhanced LTE transmission, support 4x4 MIMO

Apple's next-generation iPhone lineup, due for debut in 2018, will build on LTE antenna technology introduced with iPhone X to support ultra-fast transmissions speeds designated by 4x4 MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) standards.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 22

6.5-inch iPhone X, 6.1-inch LCD iPhone in the works for late 2018 launch

Apple is said to have three new iPhone models in the pipeline for a late 2018 launch, two of which will be the company's biggest handsets ever, crossing the six-inch threshold with new edge-to-edge OLED and traditional LCD models.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 87

iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus production accelerating alongside cutback in orders for iPhone 8

Reports from the supply chain suggest that any production problems that may have plagued the iPhone X are long past, and Apple and its manufacturing partners will increase production to ship about 26 million of the OLED model in the holiday quarter.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 42

Apple's 2018 iPhone X will have new metal frame allowing for faster wireless data transfers

Supply chain reports suggest that Apple will expand it's casing business for the 2018 iPhone to Catcher and Casetek, with a new casing required to improve data transmission quality.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 28

KGI: 2018 iPhone camera to carry over iPhone X plastic lens design

Despite analyst guesses to the contrary, Apple will likely retain the all-plastic lens stack implemented in iPhone X as a basis for its 2018 iPhone product line, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 11

2018 iPhone X update expected to focus on reducing costs, won't feature TrueDepth 3D rear camera

Apple's forward facing TrueDepth camera system, which powers Face ID on the iPhone X, won't make it to the company's rear facing cameras next year, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 8

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