Earlier this month, DigiTimes reported that Apple had stopped placing component orders for all of its Mac products, due to lower than expected sales in the first quarter. But according to today's report by Taiwanese publication, anonymous sources inside the upstream supply chain are claiming that MacBook shipments in Q2 of 2013 are expected to grow 10% sequentially, as...
According to the Asian news site Digitimes, more rumours have surfaced over the alleged Apple Television. According to supply chain sources, the rumoured "iTV" will likely support 4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 resolution), voice and motion control functions (think Siri), and internet connectivity. The sources said that Apple and Foxconn Electronics have been in...
Energizer Qi Wireless Charging Accessory for iPhone According to a report by Asian news outlet Digitimes, Apple and Samsung are rumoured to adopt wireless charging for their flagship models in 2013, according to 'industry sources'; the latter is expected to introduce the Qi wireless charging standard for its upcoming Galaxy S IV, which may require...
Due to fewer working days caused by the Lunar New Year holidays in February, component shipments for the new iMac suffered a big drop. DigiTimes is now reporting through its upstream supply chain sources that March shipments are also expected to be weaker than those seen in January. The Taiwanese publication notes that Apple usually provides...
AU Optronics (AUO), Taiwanese manufacturer of TFT-LCD panels for companies like Apple, Samsung, Dell, Acer, etc, has reportedly ramped up production of iPad mini panels, reaching 1 million in total shipments to Apple, after months of efforts to increase yields, according to a report by DigiTimes. The company is also working on panels for next-generation iPad mini, according to...
Taiwanese publication DigiTimes is claiming that according to industry sources, next generation full-sized iPad a.k.a the iPad 5, will use the same thin-film type touch screen structure as found in the iPad mini in order to make the device thinner. The iPad mini features the GF2 DITO display technology which allows the screen to be much thinner and...
Further reports are coming that the next entry-level iPhone could contain be made of plastic for its outer shell, this time from Digitimes: The rumor in the supply chain is that the inexpensive iPhone chassis supplier will reportedly be a US-based electronic manufacturing service (EMS) provider. The sources pointed out that the related upstream components...
A fresh report by Taiwanese publication DigiTimes is claiming that Apple is expected to release a cheaper iPhone for emerging markets, such as China, during the second half of 2013. The report further suggests that some sources inside the supply chain have actually seen the low-priced device, that packs the same larger display as the...
One report coming out of Digitimes this evening notes Apple is considering moving its Mac mini production to the USA, and another report shares information regarding the use of IGZO technology for future iPhone, iPad and iPad mini displays. When new iMacs made their way to US shores, some labels read "Assembled in USA", which...
According to a report from Digitimes, Taiwan-based backlighting industry sources say Apple's next generation iPad mini will have a better display resolution, but short of any confirmation of a Retina display: The sources have yet to specify whether the device will use Apple's Retina Display technology to enhanced resolution, but market observers said it...
Apple's iPhone 5 production yield rates have apparently improved in the past two weeks, as indicated by shortened standby period for pre-sale orders in the US and Europe, reports DigiTimes. The source believes Apple has ramped up the production as it plans to launch the handset in Taiwan and China on December 14, with total sales of the...
According to a report from Digitimes, Apple is possibly seeking a third supplier for iPad mini panels as low shipments have occurred due to low yield rates coming from Taiwan's AU Optronics: LG Display (LGD) and AUO have both been pinpointed as the main panel suppliers for Apple's iPad mini as of October 2012. However,...
