AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple has informed partner suppliers that it has reduced iPhone 12 mini production plans for the first half of 2021, with manufacturing of some specialty parts suspended altogether, according to a report on Wednesday. Citing industry sources familiar with the matter, Nikkei reports major suppliers were recently informed of the production shift that marks a change in Apple's procurement strategy. Prior to the reported downward revision, the tech giant was aggressively buying semiconductors, printed circuit boards and displays amid a worldwide parts shortage. Apple is targeting output at around 75 million iPhone units for the first half of 2021, down 20% from December 2020, the report says. Much of that downgrade is blamed on iPhone 12 mini. Nikkei sources note … [Read more...] about Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 12 mini production amid tepid demand
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Apple shifts more production from iPhone 12 mini, to iPhone 12 Pro
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Industry reports say that Pegatron is seeing reduced orders for the iPhone 12 mini , while Apple has charged Foxconn with making more of the iPhone 12 Pro series. Despite recently expanding its manufacturing capacity, Pegatron was already facing a slowdown in orders from Apple over its alleged student labor violations. Now it has also seen a reduction in orders, with Apple reportedly requiring fewer of the iPhone 12 mini. According to Digitimes , Pegatron has seen a slowdown in orders for the smallest iPhone, blamed on the coronavirus affecting demand in the US and Europe. Citing unnamed market observers, Digitimes separately reports that Foxconn has received an increase in orders for its production of the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max . … [Read more...] about Apple shifts more production from iPhone 12 mini, to iPhone 12 Pro
Morgan Stanley raises AAPL to $144 on iPhone 12 strength in China
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Morgan Stanley is "increasingly bullish" about the iPhone 12 cycle and has hiked the target Apple stock price, because of better-than-expected sales performance in China, stable build numbers, and other positive data. In a note to investor seen by AppleInsider , lead analyst Katy Huberty writes that the iPhone 12 is "surprising to the upside in China." The trend comes after months of supposed smartphone weakness in China. The analyst estimates that iPhone shipments are up around 40% year-over-year in China in the quarter to date. That's based on smartphone shipment information released by the Chinese government. Since it doesn't break out Android versus non-Android devices, the percentage of smartphones sold in China that are iPhones is an estimate. Total … [Read more...] about Morgan Stanley raises AAPL to $144 on iPhone 12 strength in China
iPhone demand weakness just ‘noise,’ outlook remains strong, analyst says
Investment bank Morgan Stanley calls recent reports of weaker iPhone demand "supply chain noise," and sees the AAPL pullback as a buying opportunity for investors. In a note to investors seen by AppleInsider , analyst Katy Huberty says she agrees with reports of iPhone 12 mini weakness, but adds that the overall demand environment remains positive for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lineup. For one, she cites reports that Apple is cutting iPhone production to 75 million units in the first half of 2021. Although Huberty admits this has contributed to recent AAPL underperformance, she says the news is "noise rather than anything that impacts the fundamental outlook." A recent Morgan Stanley check indicated that there's between three million and five million units of total iPhone build upside risk for the first half of 2021. That's because the bank's research indicates that build orders for specific iPhone 12 and iPhone 11 models are being revised up, not … [Read more...] about iPhone demand weakness just ‘noise,’ outlook remains strong, analyst says
Apple now displays iPhone and Mac repairability scores in France
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple this week posted repairability scores for flagship iPhone and Mac products in France, a measure mandated by the country's government in January. The listings, known as repair indexes, are now displayed on official Apple Store app purchase pages and on Apple's website, reports MacGeneration . Current-generation flagship devices including the iPhone 12 , iPhone 11 and iPhone SE series, as well as MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, carry the informational mark designed to offer insight into a product's life cycle. Separately, Apple has posted a dedicated webpage on its French website with links to detailed repair index reports covering documentation; disassembly, access and tools; parts availability; parts pricing; and software and services support. … [Read more...] about Apple now displays iPhone and Mac repairability scores in France
Lowest price: M1 Mac mini (512GB SSD) in stock and on sale for $839
Exclusive AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. 2021 brings about an exclusive deal on Apple's latest Mac mini, with the M1 model now in stock and $60 off when equipped with a 512GB SSD. Best price on Apple's 512GB Mac mini The discount applies to the M1, 8GB, 512GB Mac mini spec ( MGNT3LL/A ) when shopping at Adorama with coupon code APINSIDER (step-by-step instructions for activating the deal can be found below). Units are in stock and ready to ship with free shipping within the contiguous U.S. To activate the $30 off coupon, which is in addition to Adorama's current $30 instant rebate, you must shop through this special pricing link and enter the code in the same browsing session. The offer cannot stack with any outside cashback sites and is both link and promo code activated. … [Read more...] about Lowest price: M1 Mac mini (512GB SSD) in stock and on sale for $839
Every M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM is discounted, prices from $835
Exclusive Exclusive deals on Apple's latest Mac mini are going on now, delivering bonus savings on every model, including those with 16GB of memory that are priced as low as $835. Cheapest M1 Mac mini prices The exclusive deals are courtesy of Apple Authorized Reseller Adorama , offering bonus savings on every M1 Mac model with promo code APINSIDER when used with this activation link . At press time, this 512GB option is in stock and ready to ship. According to our Price Guide, the promo code deals offer the lowest M1 Mac mini prices available on the latest models that come equipped with M1 Apple Silicon . Configurations Discount Mac mini (M1, 8GB, 256GB) $699.00 $665.00 Coupon Price with $24 promo code APINSIDER . As always, if you have any issues, you can reach out to us at [email protected] and we'll try and help. $663.00 Coupon Exclusive price with coupon code … [Read more...] about Every M1 Mac mini with 16GB RAM is discounted, prices from $835
HomePod mini updated with new Handoff experience in OS version 14.4
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple has released a new HomePod and HomePod mini software update with a version number of 14.4 and a new Handoff experience for HomePod mini. The HomePod and HomePod mini run a specialized version of tvOS and receive updates sporadically when compared to Apple's other operating systems. Updates generally include bug fixes and improvements for features attached to the larger ecosystem. The last HomePod software update was for version 14.3 which was another bug fix update. HomePod Software Version 14.4 includes: Software version 14.4 includes bug fixes and the following new features with an Ultra Wideband (U1) equipped iPhone. Hand off music with visual, audible, and haptic effects from iPhone to HomePod mini Get personalized listening … [Read more...] about HomePod mini updated with new Handoff experience in OS version 14.4
Apple discontinues full-size HomePod, to focus on HomePod mini
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple on Friday announced the discontinuation of the full-size HomePod , saying it plans to focus on production and development of the HomePod mini. Apple informed TechCrunch of the product's end of life in a statement today. HomePod mini has been a hit since its debut last fall, offering customers amazing sound, an intelligent assistant, and smart home control all for just $99. We are focusing our efforts on HomePod mini. We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple will provide HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care. The company plans to sell remaining HomePod units until … [Read more...] about Apple discontinues full-size HomePod, to focus on HomePod mini
PM discusses renewable energy in Việt Nam ahead of G7
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc believes that Việt Nam is well positioned to develop renewable energy sources and gradually reduce the use of fossil fuels. He will contribute to international exchange at the G7 outreach meeting in Quebec City, Canada, this month. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất Viet Nam News Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc speaks to Reuters News Agency about how Việt Nam benefits from and contributes to international exchange at multilateral forums on the occasion of the G7 outreach meeting in Quebec City, Canada. Prime Minister Trudeau has invited you to attend the G7 Summit in Canada this June. One of the themes there is climate change, oceans and clean energy. Since the international investment community sees Việt Nam as one of the best places for growth in terms of renewables, can you tell us how Việt Nam aims to enable and support the development of and investment in clean energy and renewables? For example, Việt Nam has large rare earth reserves. Could … [Read more...] about PM discusses renewable energy in Việt Nam ahead of G7