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iPhone 17 Production Cut Signals a Normal Late-Cycle Shift

July 2, 2026 / 8:21 AMJuly 1, 2026

iPhone 17 production is reportedly being reduced by 15% after a record sales run, as buyers begin waiting for iPhone 18.

Apple Component Shortage Forces a Harder Pricing Choice

June 25, 2026 / 12:37 PMJune 25, 2026

Apple component shortage pressure is forcing higher Mac and iPad prices as the company searches for ways to secure memory and storage supply.

Apple Prices Rise as Memory Costs Hit Macs and iPads

June 25, 2026 / 10:18 AM

Apple prices are rising across MacBook and iPad models as AI data center demand pushes memory and storage costs sharply higher.

iPhone Production Climbs as Smartphone Market Slips

June 10, 2026 / 3:31 PMJune 10, 2026

iPhone production grew nearly 20% in Q1, according to TrendForce, even as global smartphone output declined under memory cost pressure.

TSMC Quickly Recovers from Earthquake to Continue Apple Chip Production

April 5, 2024 / 10:04 AMApril 12, 2024

After a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the eastern coast of Taiwan, TSMC, a primary supplier for Apple’s chips, has made a quick recovery, with over 80% of its production facilities…

AI Server Manufacturers Aim to Secure Apple’s Business for iOS 18 Enhancements

March 1, 2024 / 9:56 AMMarch 1, 2024

AI server manufacturers are actively seeking to secure orders from Apple as the tech giant prepares to launch new AI features with its next big software release, iOS 18. This…

iPhone 16 Pro Set to Adopt Pro Max’s Advanced Tetraprism Lens

February 26, 2024 / 12:38 PMApril 10, 2024

The Tetraprism telephoto lens, which first appeared in the iPhone 15 Pro Max, significantly enhanced its camera’s optical zoom range from 3x to 5x. This advancement was not available in…

Mid-2024 Set to Welcome M3 Ultra Mac Studio, Mac Pro Update Uncertain

January 7, 2024 / 12:08 AMApril 19, 2024

The tech world is abuzz with the latest report indicating a mid-2024 release for a new Mac Studio model, equipped with the advanced M3 Ultra chip. Taiwanese research firm TrendForce,…

Apple on Track to Challenge Samsung’s Global Smartphone Dominance

September 5, 2023 / 9:04 AMSeptember 5, 2023

Samsung has long been considered the unassailable leader in the global smartphone market, owing to its expansive portfolio ranging from budget to premium models. Apple, traditionally focused on the high-end…

Apple’s Custom MicroLED Displays on the Horizon for iPhone & Vision Pro

August 11, 2023 / 8:46 AMApril 19, 2024

A recent report from Taiwanese research firm TrendForce, and corroborative statements from other sources, suggest a concerted effort by Apple to transition to microLED displays across its product lines, moving…

Apple’s AR and VR headset is rumored to come with subscription service

February 18, 2022 / 5:38 PMApril 9, 2025

A report from market intelligence provider TrendForce has suggested that the long-rumored Apple augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headset could come with a monthly subscription service. TrendForce research…

iPhone Production Grows by 13% Thanks to iPhone SE’s Success

July 20, 2016 / 12:00 PMJuly 20, 2016

The global market research firm TrendForce reports that, in the year’s second quarter, iPhone production volume increased by 13% due to the sales success of the 4-inch iPhone SE released…

TrendForce: iPhone 5c’s Proportion Expected to Drop to 24% of iPhone Shipments in Q4

November 15, 2013 / 11:03 AM

TAIPEI, Taiwan–(BUSINESS WIRE)– According to TrendForce’s research, Apple’s Q3 iPhone shipments reached a total of 33.8 million units, of which the new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C accounted for more…