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Rumor: Apple “unlikely” to launch a foldable iPhone prior to 2027

Per a TrendForce report released in June, a foldable iPhone being released in 2026 seems “unlikely.” The company, which monitors and forecasts demand for components, says that 2027 is the earliest date Apple is likely to launch a folding iPhone … While reports of a foldable iPhone have dated back for many years, and the […]

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Rumor: Apple may discontinue the 12.9-inch mini-LED iPad Pro in 2024, and opt for a 13-inch OLED model

Apple may be discontinuing its 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini-LED backlighting in 2024. Per Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, the tablet may not remain in the lineup for a reduced price following the launch of the rumored 13-inch iPad Pro with an OLED display next year. The article points out that the shipment volume for mini-LED […]

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Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro units could feature 8GB of RAM, significant performance improvements

According to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, Apple’s next-gen iPhone 15 series will offer RAM improvements, among other changes. Apple will “bump up the capacity and specifications” of RAM for iPhone 15 models, the report claims. Based on this wording, there could be improvements to both RAM amounts and speeds across the iPhone 15 series, but […]

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Rumor: Luxshare could take on additional role in producing “iPhone 15 Ultra” handset

According to recent rumors, Foxconn won’t be Apple’s sole assembly partner for the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max handset. Taiwanese research firm TrendForce has indicated that Apple has recruited Luxshare to help assemble the handset in 2023. It’s unclear what percentage of orders Luxshare will fulfill, but the move will help to reduce Apple’s risks […]

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Rumor: Apple’s next-generation A16 chip to be exclusive to iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models

The rumor mill now has it that Apple’s next-generation A16 chip will be exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models. Per Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, a report from the company focused on global smartphone production briefly mentioned that Apple plans to launch four new iPhone 14 models in the second half […]