Preorders for iPhone 14 Pro lineup strong, iPhone 14 Plus weak

Preorders for Apple's iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are very high compared to its non-Pro counterparts, a survey by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo indicates, but it seems demand for the iPhone 14 Plus isn't close to that of the iPhone 13 mini it replaces.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 15

Apple tells suppliers to initially concentrate on iPhone 14 Pro models

Based on the breakdown of its orders to iPhone assemblers, Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple has prioritized production of the iPhone 14 Pro, at the expense of the iPhone 14 Plus.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

Apple will increase feature gap in the iPhone 15, says Kuo

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that 2023's iPhones will show a greater gap between the regular and Pro models, and also between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 7

iPhone 13 had satellite features, but Apple lacked a business partner

Rumors of Apple adding satellite communication support to the iPhone 14 have been bolstered by Ming-Chi Kuo's claim Apple had completed hardware development for the feature in the iPhone 13.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 14

TSMC's 3nm chips won't be ready in time for 2022 MacBook Pros, Kuo says

Well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is doubling down on his forecast that Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models won't sport processors built on a 3nm chipmaking process.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 14

New MacBook Pro expected before end of 2022 with 5nm chips

Apple's upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are set to be mass produced in the fourth quarter of 2022 with M2 chips possibly made using a 5nm process, according to Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 27

Ming-Chi Kuo thinks he knows why the iPhone 14 may launch early

Responding to earlier reports, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has chimed in on why he thinks that the iPhone 14 will launch earlier in the year than the iPhone 13 did, based on clues from Apple's last earnings call.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 7

Power outage may cut iPad production at Foxconn and Compal

Production of the iPad could be impacted by power outages instigated by a rationing of electricity by a Chinese province during the worst heatwave in 60 years.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 1

iPhone 14 Pro models may be more expensive than iPhone 13, Kuo says

Apple may increase the prices on its upcoming iPhone 14 Pro models, though it isn't clear how much more expensive they'll be, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 17

iPhone 14 supply chain unaffected by current geopolitical tensions, Kuo says

Apple's iPhone 14 supply chain will likely be able to escape the worst of current geopolitical tensions, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 3

AirPods will get USB-C charging cases in 2023, Kuo says

Apple could release AirPods charging cases equipped with USB-C ports for all of its wireless headphones in 2023, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 8

Kuo cautiously predicts January 2023 Apple VR launch

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has renewed his previous claim that Apple may announce its VR headset in early 2023.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

India will make iPhone 14 from launch, says Kuo

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that for the first time, part of Apple's new iPhone 14 range will be made in India "almost simultaneously" with usual suppliers in China.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 4

Kuo backs up rumors that Apple is diversifying suppliers in China

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says it's true that Apple is working with more Chinese suppliers, but claims this is just part of the company's plans to avoid over-reliance on one supplier.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

Sunny Optical becomes main iPhone 14 lens supplier, says Kuo

As the release of the iPhone 14 range nears, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple is increasingly concentrating its wide-camera 7P lens orders on one supplier.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

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