https://www.cnet.com/news/for-apple-q3-earnings-its-all-about-the-next-iphone/

When it comes to Apple's third-quarter earnings report Tuesday, the only thing that really matters is what it says about the next iPhone.

And while Apple doesn't give many -- or really, any -- details about its next iPhone during earnings calls, it gives small hints. CEO Tim Cook occasionally will make comments like Apple's expecting an "exciting fall," but that's as verbose as he gets. Still, financial analysts read the tea leaves to estimate how many devices Apple thinks it can sell in its September quarter, which usually includes the first week or two of new iPhone sales.