The MacRumors Show: Ross Young Talks Major iPad and Mac Rumors for 2023 and Beyond

Display analyst Ross Young joins us on The MacRumors Show podcast this week to discuss some of his biggest leaks about Apple's plans for the next year and beyond.

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Ross is co-founder and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), a leading display market research firm, and has worked throughout the display supply chain. Ross is one of the top sources of information about Apple's plans and has a huge amount of influence on the rumors space, having revealed a plethora of accurate insights about upcoming Apple devices. See some of Ross's rumors that panned out correctly below:

Looking to forecasts for the future, Ross believes:

He has also commented on how the iPad mini 7 is unlikely to feature a ProMotion display, and has expressed skepticism about Apple launching a new 12-inch MacBook.

In this episode, we take a look at some of Ross's biggest leaks and rumors for the year ahead, including details about Apple's plans for larger Apple Watch, iPad, and ‌MacBook Air‌ models. We also delve into the rumored mini-LED external display, as well as long-term progress toward Apple under-display technology and foldables.

Ross gives us some insight into his background, work, and fascinating relationship with Apple over the years. He also explains how DSCC works and exactly how it comes across so much accurate information about what Apple is planning to do.

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WiiDSmoker Avatar
41 months ago
Well I enjoyed it. Not sure what’s up with the nuckleheads above.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
R2FX Avatar
41 months ago
Good Lord! Those prediction read like Apple lineup from mid 90s before Steve returned ??‍♂️
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ponzicoinbro Avatar
41 months ago

Good Lord! Those prediction read like Apple lineup from mid 90s before Steve returned ??‍♂️
Yeah man thats just what we need a really complicated and convoluted line up. Can never make up the mind what to buy. ?? iPad 15” Air with foldable self walking flying shoes with three screens.
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TracesOfArsenic Avatar
40 months ago

Good Lord! Those prediction read like Apple lineup from mid 90s before Steve returned ??‍♂️
Apple's lineup for years now has been going the way of the old Microsoft lineup. Convoluted and confusing. Remember when it was simple? Now I have to explain to people what the versions are, that the newer iPad only supports the Pencil gen1 but an older one supports Pencil gen2 etc. It's a disaster, but what can you expect when a bean counter is running the show. ?‍♂️
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R2FX Avatar
40 months ago

Apple's lineup for years now has been going the way of the old Microsoft lineup. Convoluted and confusing. Remember when it was simple? Now I have to explain to people what the versions are, that the newer iPad only supports the Pencil gen1 but an older one supports Pencil gen2 etc. It's a disaster, but what can you expect when a bean counter is running the show. ?‍♂️
I certainly do - my machines are from 2004, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014 … what we have today is incredible display of marketing stupidity (colors) and zero product management (compatibility, ports, overlapping specs)
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svish Avatar
41 months ago
It’s good to see Ross on the show! Many Apple rumors for the next many years!!
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