TrueDepth Camera with Face ID could limit Apple's iPhone X production to 30M units this year

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities has slashed his forecast for iPhone X shipments this fall to between 30 million and 35 million units, though he also told investors that any negative reaction to production issues could make for an attractive opportunity to buy more shares of AAPL.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 17

KGI: iPhone 8 sales in line with expectations, analysts overplay short Apple store lines

Sales of Apple's iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are off to a solid start despite claims from analysts and media citing a lower than usual turnout at Apple store locations as evidence of decreased interest in the new smartphone lineup.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 46

iPhone X preorders could top 50 million, but TrueDepth camera is bottleneck for Apple

The premium-priced iPhone X is on track to be a colossal success for Apple, but whether or not the company can overcome production issues to satisfy consumer demand remains a major question mark ahead of its November launch.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 17

Demand for Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular stronger than expected, taking 80%+ of preorders

With a starting price just $70 more than the non-cellular option, the new Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular accounts for the lion's share of preorders ahead of this Friday's launch.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 43

Apple isn't expected to catch up to iPhone X demand before first half of 2018

Apple is poised to be able to ship about 40 million iPhone X units before the end of 2017, which won't be nearly enough to meet consumer demand for the redesigned handset with edge-to-edge OLED display, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 43

Rumor recap: Who was right and wrong about the iPhone X and iPhone 8

It's increasingly difficult for Apple to surprise fans at its keynote presentation thanks to persistent leaks. But this year proved even more leaky than usual, thanks largely to Apple itself. AppleInsider offers a recap of the iPhone X and iPhone 8 rumor cycle, with a breakdown of who got what right — and wrong.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 61

Apple not expected to debut wireless chargers alongside iPhone X, buyers to rely on third-party accessories

Though Apple is widely expected to introduce three new iPhone models with wireless charging capabilities at a special event on Tuesday, one industry insider believes the company will not debut its own charging accessory, leaving buyers to fend for themselves for the foreseeable future.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 26

iPhone X supply constraints limit Apple's production to less than 10,000 units per day

Mass production of the iPhone X faces significant challenges ahead of launch, particularly for the gold model, with new technology limiting Apple to producing less than 10,000 units per day, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 60

Samsung is sole supplier of costly 'iPhone 8' OLED, putting Apple in 'urgent need' of alternatives

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.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 37

'iPhone 8' to enter mass production in mid-Sept., launch alongside 'iPhone 7s,' come in 3 colors

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.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 65

Supply chain remains skeptical Apple can embed Touch ID fingerprint sensor into 'iPhone 8' OLED display

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.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 41

Apple expected to reveal new 10.5-inch iPad Pro at WWDC

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.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 49

Apple's Siri-based Echo competitor to carry premium price, feature high-end audio with 1 woofer & 7 tweeters

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.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 112

'Severe supply shortages' of Apple's 'iPhone 8' said to be a major concern through end of 2017

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.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 26

All of Apple's 2017 iPhones will include fast charging via Lightning port, not USB-C

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.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 75

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