A new report by DigiTimes is claiming that Apple will launch the next-generation iPad and iPhone around the middle of 2013, according to sources inside the supply chain. Furthermore, Apple's suppliers such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), are expected to receive a boost in demand for ICs during the latter half of the first quarter. Chipmakers TSMC and Advanced Semiconductor Engineering...
According to Digitimes, Apple is said to start trial production of the next iPhone 5S as early as December, based on a report from Taiwanese financial newspaper the Commercial Times. The latter reports the next iteration of the iPhone will have production volumes of 50,000-100,000 units. Facing low yield rates in the production of iPhone...
DigiTimes is reporting through its anonymous industry sources that iPad Mini's DITO film sensor is having mass production issues, which is why the device is approximately 40-50% more expensive compared to other 7-inch tablets. The iPad Mini features the GF2 (DITO film) touch screen technology, which according to the source, has extremely low yield rates as a result of...
Ever since the launch of iPhone 5, Apple has become extremely strict with its supply chain partners including Foxconn and Foxlink, over the product manufacturing process and yield rate. The company has even started conducting surprise inspections for areas that were not inspected previously. As a result, its key supply partners from China are now demanding a price...
Apple's new wave of follow-up orders to iPhone 5 chipset makers seems to indicate that the Cupertino company could be looking to sell as much as 50 million iPhone 5 units during 2012, DigiTimes is reporting. Due to stronger than expected sales of iPhone 5, Apple has revised order volumes for the next two quarters, according to industry...
We have heard previous rumours about the next iPhone's production already to have started production in China, and now Digitimes notes their sources indicate Pegatron is right in the mix: Pegatron has begun production of a new version of the Apple iPhone at its factory in Shanghai, eastern China, according to industry sources in Taiwan....
According to the latest report from Digitimes, their sources note the total shipments will hit 20-25 million units according to their supply chain sources in the Q3 of 2012. Not only that, they reiterate the next generation iPhone will start its production in August: As volume production of a new version of iPhone will start...
DigiTimes is reporting that any rumors about Apple planning to release a 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display have been denied by sources inside the upstream supply chain. Previously, there have been reports that Apple has deliberately postponed mass shipments of the device due to shortages of 13" Retina display. However, today's report refutes all such rumors. Meanwhile,...
Another day, and more rumours from the Far East publication, Digitimes, published in the early morning hour today. This time around, they have pegged the next iPhone is slated to launch in September, as their sources have noted manufacturer Pegatron has landed the contract to build the next-generation device: Pegatron Technology reportedly has landed orders...
In a recent publication, Digitimes has claimed that in order to combat the upcoming second-generation ultrabooks, Apple might introduce a cheaper MacBook Air which should cost around US $799 by Q3 of 2012. The report also points out that Intel is pushing manufacturers to produce ultra-thin notebook PCs and is aiming to have them priced at US $699 by...
Digitimes is reporting through its sources in Apple's supply chain that the next iPhone which will supposedly be launched later this year, will incorporate in-cell touch panels manufactured by Sharp and Toshiba Mobile Display. The source also claims that the in-cell touch panels will have a significant impact on the operations of Apple's current touch panel suppliers i.e TPK Holdings and...
An interesting report by DigiTimes suggests that Apple is preparing to launch the sixth generation iPhone with 4G LTE technology during the second half of 2012. DigiTimes has learned from its anonymous sources in Taiwan that Apple’s next iPhone is “very likely” to include integrated 4G LTE connectivity, similar to the newly launched iPad. The report further claims...
