All posts tagged: Kuo

iPhone 16 Pro to Get Upgraded Ultra-Wide Angle, Telephoto Cameras; iPhone 17 to Sport New Selfie Camera: Kuo

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Apple will equip the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max — the company’s purported Pro models expected to release later this year — with an upgraded camera setup, according to TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who claims that Apple will upgrade the ultra-wide angle camera on this year’s Pro models, while the smaller iPhone 16 Pro will be equipped with the tetraprism telephoto camera setup found on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The company is also tipped to equip the iPhone 17 series with an upgraded selfie camera. In a Medium post, Kuo states that Apple will upgrade the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max from a 12-megapixel sensor to a 48-megapixel sensor — the sensor is expected to output 12-megapixel images that are pixel binned, according to Kuo, but the hardware upgrade will lead to improved image quality compared to the iPhone 15 Pro models. The analyst says that Taiwan-based Genius Electronic Optical will be a major supplier of the ultra-wide angle lens on the iPhone 16 Pro models, …

Apple Vision Pro Mixed Reality Headset Said to Hit Store Shelves by Late January or Early February 2024: Kuo

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After announcing its brand-new Vision Pro mixed reality headset, we have yet to hear from Apple about a proper release date. At its announcement that took place during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference 2023 (WWDC 2023) event, Apple showcased the product, announced a launch price of $3,499 but did not seem confident enough to give out a proper release date like many of its other products. Apple simply left us with an ‘early next year’, which left a lot of fans wondering whether such a product would actually arrive on time or get delayed. However, a more recent report had shed light on the topic, revealing that Apple’s Vision Pro headset is seeing ramped up production in China. The same report claimed that units would be ready by as soon as January and these would be ready to ship by February. Now, a more recent research note by noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, states that Apple’s mixed reality headset would be available for purchase by February. In his research note, Kuo among other details, mentions that the …

iPhone 15 Pro To Get Solid-State Volume, Power Buttons with Taptic Engines Replacing Clicky Ones: Ming-Chi Kuo

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Apple may be considering replacing the iPhone 15 Pro’s clickable volume and power buttons with solid-state buttons. This detail was shared by a technology analyst, who compared it to the time the iPhone 7 changed the clickable Home button with a solid-state Home button. The analyst also said that if iPhone users “respond favourably” to this modification, the technology could most likely extend to other high-end phones in the future. When the solid-state buttons are pressed, Apple will reportedly use Taptic Engine to recreate the “clicky” sensation of a real button. TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had first reported on Apple’s plans for solid-state buttons for iPhones in October. He emphasised his prediction in a new series of tweets on Wednesday, providing more details on the supply chain. “My latest survey indicates that high-end iPhone 15 models will feature solid-state buttons and will equip with additional Taptic Engines to simulate the feel of physical buttons’ force feedback,” Kuo wrote, adding, “Cirrus Logic is the primary winner for canceling physical buttons and the change to adopt …

Apple Foldable iPad Unlikely to Launch in 2025, Premium iPad Mini in the Works: Ming-Chi Kuo

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Apple is expected to soon foray into the foldable market. Rumours in the past have suggested that the Cupertino company might bring a foldable iPad before a foldable iPhone. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has now hinted that it is doubtful that Apple will replace the iPad mini with a foldable model. He believes that a foldable iPad will be significantly higher priced than the iPad mini, which might make it an unreasonable choice. Instead, Apple could be working on a premium version of the iPad. Kuo speculates that the higher price of a foldable iPad could prevent Apple from replacing the iPad mini. Furthermore, he believes that the Cupertino company is working on a more premium version of the iPad mini. Its mass shipment is expected to begin by the end of 2023 or the first half of 2024. A past report had suggested that Apple might come with a foldable iPad before releasing a foldable iPhone. This iPad model is expected to arrive in 2024 and might be in the ‘super-premium’ price range. Apple might be …

iPhone SE 4 Mass Production to Be Cancelled or Postponed Until 2024: Ming-Chi Kuo

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Apple is believed to have plans to give the iPhone SE 4 a 6.1-inch LCD screen. Recent rumours have suggested that the Cupertino company might be aiming for a 2023 or 2024 release for this handset. However, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now claims that Apple might choose to cancel the iPhone SE 4 or push its mass production to 2024. The company might be planning to take this step due to reduced demand for mid and low-end iPhone models like the iPhone SE (2022) and iPhone 14 Plus. Kuo claims in a series of tweets that Apple is likely to “cancel or postpone the mass production plan for the 2024 iPhone SE 4.” The demand for mid-to-low-end iPhone models like the iPhone SE (2022, iPhone 14 Plus, and iPhone 13 mini has reportedly been lower than expected. (1/5)My latest survey indicates that Apple will likely cancel or postpone the mass production plan for the 2024 iPhone SE 4. I think this is due to the consistently lower-than-expected shipments of mid-to-low-end iPhones (e.g., SE 3, 13 mini, …

iPhone 14 Pro Shipments Could Fall 20 Million Units Short of Market Estimates After China Factory Unrest: Kuo

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Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max model shipments could miss market expectations by up to 20 million units in the holiday quarter due to labour unrest at a major Chinese factory, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said. Kuo is the latest to flag a hit to the world’s most valuable company from protests over pay and strict COVID-19 curbs at the world’s biggest iPhone factory, the Foxconn-operated plant in the central city of Zhengzhou. He trimmed his estimate for quarterly iPhone shipments by about 20 percent to between 70 million and 75 million units, compared with the market consensus of 80 million to 85 million units. Apple shares were trading down more than 2 percent, set to add to the 6 percent decline so far this month as worries grow over shipments in the all-important holiday sales season. Kuo, in a blog post on Tuesday, also predicted that the supply shortfall could erase demand for the more popular Pro models, instead of deferring sales, as consumers also grapple with a weakening economy. In contrast, …