Apple's MacBook Pro, which was thoroughly redesigned in 2016 with Touch Bar, new CPUs, GPUs and storage and more, reportedly will not be seeing any major hardware bumps this year.
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Sketchy report has it that Apple may slash iPhone prices come early 2018
Apple usually drops prices for older iPhones right after new models arrive. However, a sketchy supply chain report would have you believe that iPhone X, the best and most expensive iPhone model ever made, might receive an unexpected price cut come as soon as early 2018.
Apple Watch shipments projected to grow to 27 million units in 2018
Thanks to stronger than expected sales of Apple Watch, which has been available since April 2014, supply chain sources have upgraded their shipment projections for next year.
Apple may tap MediaTek as iPhone modem supplier as Qualcomm legal battle intensifies
Apple is reportedly seeking additional modem chip capacity support, with a new report Tuesday alleging that Taiwanese integrated circuitry design firm MediaTek has a chance of winning orders for iPhone baseband modems from the Cupertino tech giant.
Apple allegedly prepping a next-generation iPhone prototype with “pre-5G features”
Apple has reportedly begun preparing a prototype of a next-generation iPhone with preliminary support for pre-5G features, according to Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes on Friday.
HLI becomes VCSEL laser supplier for AirPods
Vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) parts are used in both the TrueDepth camera and AirPods, and now a new provider of VCSELs has entered Apple's supply chain.
Apple reportedly planning a new inexpensive 9.7-inch iPad model for 2018
According to a report published Friday by Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes, Apple is planning to unveil a new inexpensive iPad model with a 9.7-inch display.
Foxconn will join Inventec as a HomePod manufacturer
HomePod's unexpected delay is expected to help contract manufacturer Foxconn, which is now said to be joining the supply chain in order to help assemble Apple’s Siri-powered smart speaker for 2018.
Smart speakers with pico projectors and 3D sensing features due in 2018
Smart speakers coming in 2018 will have more functions, including 3D lenses for increased distances sensing accuracy and features like integrated pico projectors.
Apple has reportedly downsized its Micro-LED development team in Taiwan
Apple has reportedly downsized its research and development team in Longtan, northern Taiwan. The R&D lab was tasked with the development of Micro-LED display products.
Apple’s adoption of oxide display panels has PC laptop rivals following suit
Image sharpness and overall quality afforded by oxide flat panels found in Apple's notebooks and the latest iPad Pro models hasn't gone unnoticed with branded PC notebook vendors who are now following in Apple's footsteps, said the sources that spoke with DigiTimes.
iPhone 8 Plus was Taiwan’s best-selling smartphone last month, Apple #1 brand
64GB and 256GB editions of Apple's iPhone 8 Plus filed as the best-selling smartphones in Taiwan in September, according to a new supply chain report.