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Apple is preparing an updated MacBook Pro for later this year by Kif Leswing – Business Insider

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on February 1, 2017| Leave a Comment »

Apple is preparing an updated MacBook Pro for later this year

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Apple is planning to launch an updated version of the MacBook Pro later this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg ace Mark Gurman.

This updated MacBook Pro could feature a new Apple-designed chip designed for low-power consumption.

Apple designs the primary application processor chip inside of its iPhones, a major competitive advantage that allows Apple’s phones and tablets to boast better performance than Android devices.

Using that expertise from the iPhone, Apple is planning to add more Apple-designed silicon to the Mac, according to the Bloomberg report. The report notes Apple is not planning to dump Intel, which makes the processors for Macs, anytime in the near future, but that a new Apple-made chip might show up in the new version of the MacBook Pro that may release later this year, according to the report.

Instead, the new Apple chip, codenamed T310, will be based on the embedded processor currently used in the new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, which is used for the computer’s eponymous Touch Bar technology as well as Touch ID. In the new MacBook Pro coming later this year, the new Apple chip could run the laptop’s low-power mode to fetch emails and other data while the computer is asleep, leading to lower power consumption and better battery life.

Apple leadership has implied some of the reason for complaints about Apple’s latest laptops have been related to Intel chip limitations. Apple is also suing its primary mobile silicon partner, Qualcomm, for $1 billion.

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Get ready for the supercycle — there could be ‘unprecedented’ demand for the iPhone 8 by Kif leswing — Business Insider

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on November 29, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Get ready for the supercycle — there could be ‘unprecedented’ demand for the iPhone 8

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There may be “unprecedented replacement demand” for the iPhones Apple is planning to launch in the second half of 2017, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote in a note to clients seen by Business Insider.

Kuo believes that Apple could ship between 90 million and 110 million iPhones in the second half of 2017.

Apple may even end up shipping more iPhones than the 113 million it sold in the second half of 2014, driven by the iPhone 6.

Kuo says Apple’s suppliers — which sell the company components like screens, lenses, and chips — are setting “ramp-up targets” at over 120 million devices, and they may be able to ramp up production to supply 150 million devices if demand is strong.

Apple is expected to launch three redesigned devices in fall 2017: two updates to the current iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus with glass cases and wireless charging, and an all-new high-end model with a new kind of screen that promises lower power consumption and better picture quality.

All three models are expected to sell well.

According to Kuo:

  • “The OLED model may trigger replacement demand among high-end users given its completely all-new-design form factor and notably superior specs in comparison to the TFT-LCD models.”
  • “The new 4.7-inch iPhone, featuring glass casing and wireless charging, looks well positioned to tap replacement demand at the entry level.”

“In other words, ramp-up for [the second half of 2017] pull-in may exceed the previous peak for iPhone 6, and hit a historical high,” Kuo wrote.

The ‘powder keg’ supercycle

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The possibility that the upcoming iPhone could tap into a large base of people who are waiting to upgrade has been floated by several analysts before as a rationale for being bullish on Apple.

If Apple can deliver a device that is meaningfully different from the iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, or iPhone 7, there could be an explosion of sales worldwide. Kuo is predicting three new meaningfully different iPhone models based on factory sources.

On Tuesday, UBS analyst Steven Milunovich reiterated that long Apple investors should be optimistic about the next iPhone cycle because Apple may not beat estimates for the next few quarters.

“The March and June quarters could have downside risk, but it might not matter if investors remain optimistic about 2018,” Milunovich wrote. “Many investors are already looking to F18, where high retention rates and an aging installed base could drive significant upgrades.”

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Report: Apple to debut three iPhones in 2017 – by Gina Hall – Silicon Valley Business Journal

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on November 16, 2016| Leave a Comment »

 

Apple will debut three iPhones in 2017, according to a top Wall Street analyst.

The new devices will have upgraded camera and display technology, per MacRumor s, citing a new note out from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The Cupertino-based company will release two different sized devices with LCD screens — 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays. The third model will have an OLED screen. Both the 5.5-inch LCD model and the OLED model will have dual cameras.

According to reports, Apple will introduce new iPhones with upgraded cameras next year. Enlarge

According to reports, Apple will introduce new iPhones with upgraded cameras next year.

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“Based on this prediction, our forecast of dual camera adoption rate in new 2017F iPhone models is revised up from 30-40 percent to 65-75 percent,” Kuo wrote in the note. “It also bodes well for Apple’s dual camera software ecosystem.”

OLED screens provide a superior contrast ratio and have already launched on competing smartphones, including the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Google Pixel. Apple is currently using OLED technology on the Apple Watch and on the Touch Bar of the new MacBook Pro.

Japanese website Nikkei reported earlier this year that these latest iPhones will also be glass-backed. The report stated the OLED model is expected to have a curved edge-to-edge display.

It remains to be seen if better cameras, flashier screens and glass backing will excite Apple fans. As iPhone prices have shot up, sales have slowed down. The iPhone 7’s suggested retail price starts at $649, which is expensive in the U.S. and nearly unaffordable in emerging markets. Apple sold 45.51 million iPhones in its recent fourth quarter, down 5 percent from the same time period last year. The company said in July that iPhone unit sales were down 8 percent during the third quarter compared with the same period last year.

Still, the company is expecting robust holiday sales. The company delivered a bullish holiday forecast, saying it expected to pull in $76 billion to $79 billion in sales, slightly higher than analyst expectations. The surge will be due, in part, to the failed launch of Samsung’s Note 7, which were recalled due to exploding devices.

Apple recently reported fourth-quarter revenue of $46.9 billion, in line with analyst expectations. The company earned $9 billion in profits, or roughly $1.67 per share — about 2 cents better than expectations. That was down from the same time period last year, when Apple reported revenue of $51.5 billion and $11.1 billion in profits.

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Forget the iPhone 7 — here are 10 reasons the 2017 iPhone will blow everyone away by Antoniao Villas-Boas – Business Insider

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on November 5, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Forget the iPhone 7 — here are 10 reasons the 2017 iPhone will blow everyone away

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Next year marks the 10-year anniversary of the iPhone, and all rumors are pointing to a radical redesign.

This month, there was a pretty considerable spill of information by a top industry executive regarding two new features. We also saw rumors about a a third model with a new screen size, as well as some current rumors reinforced by fresh leaks.

Check out the latest rumors surrounding Apple’s next NEXT iPhone.

This will not be an “S” model of the iPhone 7.

This will not be an "S" model of the iPhone 7.

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MacRumors spotted a report from an analyst at Barclay’s that claims Apple will skip the “S” model this year, which has historically followed each new phone version, and jump directly from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 8, or possibly “10,” in 2017.

Since 2017 marks the iPhone’s 10th anniversary, it wouldn’t be surprising if Apple does something special to mark the anniversary of its most important product.

The front surface will be all display with no borders or bezels.

The front surface will be all display with no borders or bezels.

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Rumors that the iPhone 10 will have an all-display front surface first emerged from John Gruber, the plugged-in Apple blogger and podcaster from Daring Fireball.

Gruber claims he has heard insider scuttlebutt that the iPhone 10’s front won’t have any bezels or borders, and that it’ll be one large display.

It will mostly be made of glass with an aluminum frame.

It will mostly be made of glass with an aluminum frame.

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A report from Apple analyst Ming Chi Kuo, who often accurately predicts new Apple products and features, says that the iPhone 10’s body will be made of glass. If so, it could have a similar aesthetic as the iPhone 4 and 4s, both of which had a glass back.

A recent report from Japanese news site Nikkei claims that Apple is, indeed, ditching the metal back design for an all-glass back and metal frame.

There will be a third “high-end” model with a larger screen with a stainless steel frame.

There will be a third "high-end" model with a larger screen with a stainless steel frame.

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A report from Kuo predicts Apple will release a third “high-end” model with a larger 5.8-inch screen compared to the Plus model’s 5.5-inch screen.

Kuo also claims it’ll have a stainless steel frame rather than the aluminum, which is more often used than steel in smartphones.

Others say the “third” iPhone model will have a 5-inch screen.

Others say the "third" iPhone model will have a 5-inch screen.

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Nikkei’s report claiming that Apple will use glass instead of metal for the upcoming iPhone’s back also claimed Apple will release a model with a 5-inch display.

If true, Apple would have a decently comprehensive lineup that caters to a wide range of screen-size preferences. We’d have the 4-inch iPhone SE (and its potential successor), as well as 4.7, 5, and 5.5-inch iPhones.

The home button will be invisible.

The home button will be invisible.

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Gruber claims the home button, which also houses the fingerprint sensor, will be embedded into the front glass panel, making it invisible.

Gruber’s claims line up nicely with rumors posted by tech site i4u that a future iPhone will have an embedded home button.

Recently, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi released new phones with the same technology that Apple described in a patent for alternative home buttons, which could give us an idea of how a future home button on the iPhone 10 could work.

It will have an incredible screen.

It will have an incredible screen.

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Rumors from The Korea Herald news site suggest the 2017 iPhone will have an AMOLED display, which would look better than the LCD display in current iPhones.

And most recently, Sharp President Tai Jeng-Wu talked to students at the University of Taiwan about future iPhones, saying that new devices will include OLED screen technology.

It will have wireless charging.

It will have wireless charging.

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The Barclay’s analyst report summarized by MacRumors claims that the iPhone 10 will have wireless charging.

We also know that Apple is looking into the technology from a patent filed on September 9.

The latest information spill from Sharp President Tai Jeng-Wu to University of Taiwan students included wireless charging.

It won’t have a headphone jack.

It won't have a headphone jack.

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Since the iPhone 7 doesn’t have a headphone jack, we can expect future iPhones won’t feature a headphone jack, either.

The smaller model will not get the a dual lens camera like the iPhone 7 Plus.

The smaller model will not get the a dual lens camera like the iPhone 7 Plus.

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Ming Chi Kuo believes the dual-lens camera will remain an exclusive feature for the larger iPhone models from 2017 onward.

There might have been a glimmer of hope that the dual-lens camera would make its way down to the smaller iPhone model, as the optical image stabilization (OIS) that was exclusive to the iPhone 6s Plus trickled its way down to the regular iPhone 7. But if Kuo’s predictions are true, this will not be the case.

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Long-awaited MacBook Pro could include keyboard touch screen for function keys by Gina Hall – Silicon Valley Business Journal

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on September 30, 2016| Leave a Comment »

Long-awaited MacBook Pro could include keyboard touch screen for function keys

Sep 29, 2016, 7:20am PDT Updated Sep 29, 2016, 8:16am PDT

Apple is reportedly working on an updated version of the MacBook Pro that could launch as soon as next month.

The new version will have a second, touch-sensitive screen situated above the keyboard, according to MacRumors. The Cupertino-based company plans to have the laptop ready to ship “in the second half of October.”

Apple is reportedly launching the updated MacBook Pro with a touch screen on the keyboard in October. Enlarge

Apple is reportedly launching the updated MacBook Pro with a touch screen on the keyboard… more

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The touch screen will replace the function keys on current MacBooks. Instead of keys marked F1-F12, there will be a screen that employs Organic Light-Emitting Diodes that will offer functions that apply directly to the user’s task or application. For example, the display would show media controls while iTunes is in use or editing commands while iMovie is open. Apple could add new buttons through software updates.

The upgraded laptop will feature a USB-C port for charging, rather than the MagSafe connection on current MacBooks, per the report. The trackpad will be slightly wider and Apple will also bring the Touch ID fingerprint technology from the iPhone to the Pro line. TouchID will allow users to unlock the device with their fingerprint and easily use Apple Pay for online purchases. The laptops will encrypt fingerprint data so it can’t be hacked.

The company is in development on macOS 10.12.1, which will support the hardware’s new features. Apple will release the updated MacBook in two sizes, a 13-inch and a pricier 15-inch model. Both are expected to be thinner than current-generation MacBook Pros.

The MacBook Pro upgrade comes as the Cupertino-based company is seeing a sharp decline in iPad sales. Apple’s tablet sales were down in the second quarter, shipping 10 million units this quarter compared to 11 million units at the same time last year. However, sales of Macs, including the Pro line, were up 6 percent to $25.5 billion in the last fiscal year.

During the last quarter, Apple said net income was $7.8 billion in the quarter that ended June 25, down from $10.68 billion one year ago. Revenue also declined 14 percent to $42.36 billion compared with $49.6 billion last year.

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