Ming-Chi Kuo is a prominent Taiwanese securities analyst renowned for his accurate predictions on Apple products, earning him the moniker "Apple Leak King" due to his extensive supply chain intelligence network.[1][2][5] Specializing in analyzing order changes, capacity adjustments, and component details from Apple's upstream and downstream suppliers, Kuo consistently forecasts design features, specs, and upgrades months ahead of announcements, with core predictions achieving over 70% accuracy—well above industry averages.[1][2] His career gained prominence in 2010 at Digitimes Research, where he early predicted a smaller iPad model post-original iPad launch.[1][2] He advanced to Concord Securities in 2011 and KGI Securities in 2013, solidifying his reputation through spot-on reports on iPhone 6's side power button, NFC support, screen resolution, iPhone 7's headphone jack removal, iPhone X's OLED display, TrueDepth camera, Apple Watch specs, and iPhone 6s features like 7000-series aluminum and Force Touch.[1][2][3][4] In 2018, Kuo departed KGI to join TF International Securities, where he continues as a key analyst providing financial guidance on product sales based on component orders.[2][3][5] Kuo's influence extends beyond hardware to sales projections and broader tech trends, often shaping media coverage alongside analysts like Mark Gurman.[2] Despite occasional misses on release dates or names—due to late decisions—he remains one of the most reliable sources for Apple rumors.[2][5] As of recent analyses, he comments on Apple's AI challenges, urging Siri/Apple Intelligence improvements by WWDC, potential Gemini collaboration, and innovations like 2025's iPhone Air and 2026 foldable iPhone amid AI pressures.[6] His insights into AI valuations, supply constraints, and industry shifts maintain his relevance in global tech circles.[1][6]