Apple will launch the standard iPhone 18 in early 2027, marking a major shift in the company’s release strategy beginning in 2026. According to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to split its flagship iPhone lineup between two launch windows annually. The iPhone 18 Pro models and a new foldable iPhone will arrive in the […]
Apple’s will launch its second foldable iPhone in the second half of 2027, as part of a major shake-up of its iPhone launch strategy, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to Kuo’s latest report outlining Apple’s new staggered iPhone roadmap through 2027, Apple will launch its first foldable iPhone in the second half of […]
Read MoreApple plans to launch an iPhone 19 Air with a larger display in the second half of 2027, as part of the company’s evolving product strategy, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to Kuo’s latest report outlining Apple’s roadmap through 2027, the iPhone 19 Air will feature a larger display compared to the iPhone […]
Read MoreApple will launch an iPhone 17e in the first half of next year, according to respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Corroborating a recent report that Apple will switch to a split iPhone launch strategy, Kuo on Monday offered his own interpretation of Apple’s roadmap for the next two years: 2H25: iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone […]
Read MoreU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that massive tariffs will be applied to imports from many countries, starting April 9. The tariffs will significantly impact Apple’s supply chain, with iPhones and other products imported to the U.S. from China, India, and Vietnam set to face 54%, 26%, and 46% tariffs, respectively. Apple supply chain […]
Read MoreApple made a major misstep with the way that it handled the delay of Apple Intelligence features for Siri, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today. Announcing the delay through a press statement was a bad decision, and Apple should instead have gone through official channels. Kuo referenced the well-known “Antennagate” PR crisis when the iPhone […]
Read MoreApple will use its own custom-designed Wi-Fi chip in all upcoming iPhone 17 models, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Writing in a post on X (Twitter), Kuo said the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will “enhance connectivity across Apple devices” while also giving Apple a cost reduction. All current iPhone models are equipped with […]
Read MoreThe so-called “iPhone 17 Air” model expected to launch later this year will have an ultra-thin design that is 5.5mm at its thinnest point, according to the latest information shared by reputable Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a blog post today, Kuo added that the device will lack a physical SIM card slot, […]
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