Forget a June
iPhone 6
release date and set your eyes on September claims a new analyst report
that suggests Apple is once again gearing up for a big fall of new
products.
Apple released a new iPhone in the fall for the last three years and
this new report suggests Apple is planning the same strategy for 2014.
This report is from an analyst who monitors Apple supply chains,
rather than a leak from a supply chain source itself. Analysts typically
combine historical practices and external sources to predict the moves a
company will make, in order to guide investors.
Steve Milunovich an analyst with UBS that has a history of covering
Apple releases and advising investors when to buy and sell Apple stock.
Past announcements include iPhone 5c sales predictions and the China
Mobile iPhone deal that came to fruition recently.
iPhone 6 Release Date Details
In a new report Milunovich claims the iPhone 6 release date is in the
plans for August or September., and specifically mentions that June is
out.
In the note shared on
Barrons and on the
CNBC Smart Money: Half Time Report Milunovich
advises Apple is in for weak March and June Quarters, while there is
hope for improvements this fall. In 2013 Apple did not announce new
mobile products until September.
These reports are not alone in predicting an iPhone 6 release date in
the fall. At this time information points to Apple passing over a
summer release to time up with iPhone 4s contracts ending and with the
busy holiday shopping season.
Larger iPhone 6 For Sure, But Details Unclear
In this note Milunovich claims the iPhone 6 with a 4.7-inch display
is a sure thing, which lines up with Hargreaves report earlier this
month. It is not clear if Apple will sell two iPhone 6 models in August
or September, but if they do, this report suggests we could see Apple
use the same resolution.
In
a new note an analyst predicts the iPhone 6 release will bring at least
one size, and if there is a larger model it will share the same
resolution.
While early reports from display analysts at
NPD DisplaySearch
and others claimed Apple will launch an iPhone 6 in a 4.7-inch and a
5.5-inch display size with multiple resolutions Milunovich suggests the
two new iPhone 6 models will use the same resolution to simplify the
task of developing apps for the new screen sizes. This would result in a
lower pixel per inch rating for the larger display.
iPhone 6 Price
Speaking with CNBC Milunovich reiterates that the iPhone 6 price may
not jump, which could result in a lower margin for Apple. For consumers a
larger iPhone 6 at the same price would be a welcome upgrade.
The iPhone 6 price is a hot topic, with analysts predicting different decisions by Apple.
If Apple brings two iPhone 6 products to market, it would be
surprising to see both of them available at the $199 on contract price.
If this is the case, the company could plan to sell the iPhone 6 with a
4.7-inch display at the current price and leverage the premium on the
5.5-inch model.
The note from Hargreaves goes in the opposite direction, claiming
that Apple could charge a premium for the iPhone 6 thanks to a bigger
screen, which could raise the cost to make.
The iPhone 6 rumors point to a fall release, as outlined in this
report, with multiple sizes likely coming from Apple. The iPhone 6 will
allegedly feature a new Sapphire covered display that can resist
scratches better than the display on the iPhone 5s. The last time Apple
increased the size of an iPhone 6 display was the iPhone 5 in 2012 from a
3.5-inch screen to a 4-inch screen. Rumors suggest Apple is planning a
better camera, but not necessarily one that
brings a high megapixel count.
source:http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/03/24/iphone-6-release-rumored-again-with-a-big-twist/
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iPhone 6 Release Rumored Again, With A Big Twist
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