All the Apple-related news for October 19
Apple confirms Mac event on Oct. 28, analysts bearish on iPhone Duo, Apple buys a sampler, EFF rescues privacy, and Slow Horses will reach Season 8. More, much more, in today’s full summary at Substack.
Apple’s Mac and iPad mini launch is on October 28
Dubbed, “Pro and Tell”, it looks like Apple’s new touchscreen OLED Mac won’t be a MacBook Ultra after all. iPad mini also expected to gain OLED display.
Apple beats smartphone downturn in China
Smartphone shipments fell 10% in Q3, a 14-year low. Apple’s share rose from 14.7% to 19.5%. “The iPhone 18 Pro series saw a strong launch in China, with sales in the first three weeks up 23.5% YoY compared with the iPhone 17 Pro series.”
iPhone Duo delivery dates improve?
Some reports claim Apple will deliver some iPhone Duo’s earlier than promised. This may reflect difficulties some pre-orderers may have faced securing purchase credit, with un-bought stock reintroduced to the sales queue. However, iPhone Duo will not be available for walk-in customers at Apple’s retail locations in Japan and South Korea, company has said.
Apple could sell 15m iPhone Duo in 2027
“We have held this thing [the Duo] and used it — and see a hit here long-term,” Melius analyst Ben Reitzes said. “We see a path toward closer to 20% iPhone revenue growth as shortages alleviate.”
