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  • Leaker cites M1X-based MacBook Pro, Mac mini to debut in Q4

    Leaker cites M1X-based MacBook Pro, Mac mini to debut in Q4

    The rumors about a redesigned M1X-based MacBook Pro have been circulating for a while now, and per leaker Dylandkt, who has correctly predicted details about unreleased products in the past, Apple will launch new versions of the MacBook Pro in Q4 2021, along with an updated Mac mini.

    Per Dylan, Apple plans to introduce updated 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro in “late October or early November.” Back in May, the leaker corroborated other rumors as to the next-gen MacBook Pro featuring a new look with flat edges, reduced bezels, and expanded connections such as an SD card reader, MagSafe, and HDMI port.

    These would also be the first Macs with an upgraded version of the M1 chip, which is the first ARM-architecture Apple Silicon chip used in Macs. The leaker believes that M1X will be “an extension of the M1 that will contain more thunderbolt channels, cpu cores, gpu cores, multiple external monitor support, and greater power draw.”

    Dylan followed this up with a tweet in which it was claimed that Apple won’t introduce a new iMac Pro, but might debut new Mac mini models with the faster M1X chip along with the new MacBook Pro. Both the new M1X-chip MacBook Pro and Mac mini models are expected to replace the more expensive versions of these machines, which remain available with Intel processors.

    In spite of Dylan’s track record being somewhat mixed, he was right in the past regarding details of the M1 iMac and the 2021 iPad Pro.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via 9to5Mac and @dylandkt

  • Apple posts Q4 2020 earnings, reports $64.7 billion revenue, $12.67 billion profit

    Apple announced its Q4 fiscal earnings on Thursday, citing September quarter revenues of $64.7 billion and a $12.67 billion profit. The company cited earnings per share of $0.73, beating the Wall Street consensus estimates.

    As noted, those revenues marked a new September quarter record, but earnings of $12.67 billion were down from $13.68 billion in the year-ago quarter. The company specifically cited all-time records for its Mac products, as well as Services. The September quarter ended before Apple announced and shipped iPhone 12 Pro. While the company normally has a couple of weeks of new iPhone sales in the September quarter, this year’s launch was pushed back to October as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    iPhone revenues slipped year-over-year from $33.3 billion to $26.4 billion. Mac sales clocked in at $9.03 billion, a marked increase from $6.99 billion in the year-ago quarter. iPad sales also rose sharply from $4.66 billion to $6.8 billion.

    Accordingly, iPhone revenues slipped year-over-year from $33.3 billion to to $26.4 billion. Mac sales, however, clocked in at $9.03 billion, a huge increase from $6.99 billion in the year-ago quarter. iPad sales were also up sharply from $4.66 billion to $6.8 billion.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via The Mac Observer

  • Apple announces Q4 2020 earnings call for Thursday, October 29th

    If you’re interested in Apple’s (and your) financial future, then try to free up some time around the 29th.

    Apple has scheduled its Q4 2020 earnings call for Thursday, October 29 at 2PM PT/5PM EST. You can listen to the conference call being streamed as it happens via the link below.

    During Apple’s fiscal quarter 3 report, the company reported revenue of US$59.7 billion with a profit of US$11.25 billion. This is more than what Apple earned during Q3 2019 and many were surprised the company still grew in the midst of a pandemic.

    Over the course of the Q3 2020 earnings call, Apple CFO Luca Maestri announced that the 2020 iPhone launch would take place later this year than usual. The current rumors currently point to an iPhone 12 announcement on October 13, although this could be shifted as necessary.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via The Mac Observer and apple.com

  • Rumor: Apple producing 23-inch iMac, “low-cost” 11-inch iPad Air to be released this year

    A new report that surfaced via the China times has indicated that Apple may be planning to unveil a new 23-inch iMac this year, alongside a new 11-inch iPad Air.

    The report states that the 11-inch iPad could be this year’s “low-cost iPad Air,” will feature an increased screen size of “almost 11 inches” and enter mass production scheduled for Q3.

    It’s thought that Apple could be developing the 23-inch iMac which could be released in Q4 of this year, with mass production beginning in Q3. Apple last updated the iMac in March of last year, bringing new 9th-generation Intel processors.

    One possibility would be that the 23-inch iMac is the same physical size as the existing 21.5-inch model, but with reduced bezel sizes. The iMac is long overdue for a design refresh, and this would be a logical change to offer more screen real estate in a similar physical footprint.

    The report also indicated that Apple planned transition to mini-LED has been delayed by supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19. Apple was said to be looking to bring mini-LED to the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro this year. These plans have apparently been shifted to 2021 given the delays.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via 9to5Mac, the China Times, and Macotakara

  • Apple reports $64 billion in revenues, $14.1 billion profit, for Q4 2019 earnings statement

    Apple on Wednesday submitted its fiscal fourth quarter results, complete with record revenues of $64 billion and a profit of $14.1 billion for the quarter.

    “We concluded a groundbreaking fiscal 2019 with our highest Q4 revenue ever, fueled by accelerating growth from Services, Wearables and iPad,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement. “With customers and reviewers raving about the new generation of iPhones, today’s debut of new, noise-cancelling AirPods Pro, the hotly-anticipated arrival of Apple TV+ just two days away, and our best lineup of products and services ever, we’re very optimistic about what the holiday quarter has in store.”

    Apple CFO Luca Maestri cited the company’s operating cash flow of $19.9 billion, Apple having returned “over $21 billion to shareholders, including almost $18 billion in share repurchases and $3.5 billion in dividends and equivalents, as we continue on our path to reaching a net cash neutral position over time.”

    While Apple didn’t cite specific unit sales for specific products, it reported earnings for the following categories:

    • $33.36 billion: iPhone
    • $12.5 billion: Services
    • $6.99 billion: Mac
    • $6.52 billion: Wearables, Home, and Accessories
    • $4.66 billion: iPad

    The earnings also include new products such as the Apple Card, which debuted in the past month.

    As always, stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via The Mac Observer and 9to5Mac