Wednesday January 18, 2023 11:29 pm PST by Sami Fathi An Apple supplier is looking to begin shipments of lenses to be used in Apple’s upcoming AR/VR headset as soon as next month, according to a report today by DigiTimes. The report states that Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO) will supply lens modules for Apple’s upcoming […]
Read MoreApple plans to release a new MacBook Air in the second half of 2023, and it may be equipped with a 3nm chip, according to a report today from Taiwanese publication DigiTimes. This chip would likely be Apple’s next-generation M3 chip, which would offer faster performance and improved power efficiency compared to Apple’s current 5nm […]
Read MoreApple’s next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips were slated to hit the market in early 2023, but the laptops are now expected to be delayed once again, according to Taiwanese publication DigiTimes. The report does not offer a revised launch timeframe for the new MacBook Pros. In […]
Read MoreApple could be one of the only major device makers in 2023 to adopt the newer and more advanced 3nm process technology, as Qualcomm and MediaTek are unclear on whether the newer process is worth it. According to a report by DigiTimes, Qualcomm and MediaTek, two of the largest chip makers, remain unsure on whether […]
Read MoreThursday December 29, 2022 12:06 am PST by Sami Fathi One of Apple’s leading mini-LED suppliers says demand for displays in consumer products is shrinking while demand for mini-LED in other use cases is rising as Apple eyes a transition to move its iPad and MacBook line to OLED displays in the coming years. A […]
Read MoreSunday December 25, 2022 11:41 pm PST by Sami Fathi Apple’s main chip supplier TSMC will kick off mass production of 3nm chips this week, with Apple being the primary customer of the new process, which could first be used in upcoming M2 Pro chips expected to power updated MacBook Pro and Mac mini models. […]
Read MoreWednesday December 21, 2022 2:22 am PST by Sami Fathi The iPhone 15 series will continue to feature Qualcomm 5G modems, according to a report today by DigiTimes, as development at Apple on a custom-made chip continues. Apple is currently developing an in-house 5G modem that aims to replace Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 5G chips within the […]
Read MoreApple will turn to Samsung for memory used in iPhones ahead of the imposition of U.S. export controls on one of China’s top NAND flash chipmakers, reports DigiTimes. Apple originally intended to buy 128-layer 3D NAND flash memory chips from Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) for use in iPhones sold in the Chinese market as early […]
Read MoreApple is moving forward on development of its mixed-reality headset with Pegatron set to be the exclusive partner for final assembly, according to DigiTimes. Based on the headset’s current status in the manufacturing validation process, the report predicts that mass production is likely to begin in March 2023 with an unveiling possibly being held the […]
Read MoreApple has moved to cut back iPhone 14 Plus orders with supply chain partners after unexpectedly sluggish sales less than two weeks after the model launched, reports DigiTimes. According to the report, several supply chain makers and channel operators have confirmed that they received notification from Apple to cut iPhone 14 Plus production by around […]
Read MoreLess than a week after the launch of the iPhone 14 Plus, yet another report of unexpectedly low sales for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus has emerged, suggesting that Apple may actively reduce stock and orders of components for the devices as soon as this month. The paywalled report from DigiTimes claims that […]
Read MoreApple could adopt a “hybrid” OLED technology in iPads by 2024 that could allow for slimmer devices while lowering production costs, according to a new report out today (via DigiTimes). By combining rigid OLED glass substrates with flexible OLED thin-film encapsulation, the hybrid OLED technology is said to make OLED panels thinner than rigid OLED […]
Read MoreApple plans to release new MacBook Pro models in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to supply chain publication DigiTimes. The report does not mention specific models, but it very likely refers to the next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. There has been uncertainty surrounding the timing of new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models […]
Read MoreTuesday September 13, 2022 2:16 am PDT by Sami Fathi Apple’s suppliers are reportedly preparing to produce and ship Apple’s next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, which are expected to feature M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. According to DigiTimes, suppliers within Apple’s Mac supply chain are preparing for shipments of upcoming MacBook Pros by […]
Read MoreAnother report today claims that TSMC plans to begin volume production of 3nm chips later this year for use in upcoming MacBook models and other products. “Backend firms are upbeat about demand for the upcoming MacBook chips, which will be built using TSMC’s 3nm process technology, with production set to kick off later this year, […]
Read MoreApple’s rumored 10th-generation iPad is currently in production and will feature “major” design changes, according to a report from Taiwanese website DigiTimes. The report did not provide any specific details about the 10th-generation iPad’s new design, but rumors suggest the device will feature a larger 10.5-inch display with slightly thinner bezels, a USB-C port, and […]
Read MoreThursday August 11, 2022 6:51 am PDT by Sami Fathi Suppliers for the upcoming iPhone 14 reportedly feel uncertain about how high demand will be for Apple’s upcoming flagship lineup, according to supply chain sources speaking to DigiTimes. A paywalled preview of a full story set to be published tomorrow says “uncertainty remains about demand […]
Read MoreIntel, AMD, and Nvidia are all reportedly bracing for a possible decline in shipments as well as a possible drop in revenue for the remainder of 2022 while the Mac is expected to continue to grow in popularity. Citing industry sources, DigiTimes reports that Intel, AMD, and Nvidia have revised and lowered their own expectations […]
Read MoreApple chip supplier TSMC recently hosted a topping-out ceremony for its new fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona, DigiTimes reports. TSMC’s topping-out ceremony in Arizona The $12 billion factory will be the first of its kind to mass-produce 5nm chips in the United States. All of Apple’s latest chips, dating back to the A14 Bionic and […]
Read MoreApple has scaled up its orders for iPhone 14 components, in contrast to faltering Android devices, DigiTimes reports. Ahead of the launch of the iPhone 14 lineup in September, Apple has reportedly increased its component orders from suppliers. This comes in stark contrast to a range of Android brands, which continue to face sluggish sales, […]
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