Thursday, November 19, 2015

Apple to launch a 4-inch iPhone 6C in Mid-2016



Its only November, but Apples 2016 iPhone plans are starting to crystallize slowly but surely. According to a short message posted on the Weibo network by IHS Technology Research Director Kevin Wang, Apple is planning to release a 4-inch iPhone 6c in mid-2016.

Notably, this isnt the first indication that Apples 2016 iPhone lineup may hit store shelves a little bit earlier than usual. Not too long ago, the typically reliable Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities issued a research note indicating that Apple in early 2016 is planning to launch a 4-inch iPhone model with an A9 processor.

Kuo also claimed that Apple has roped in Foxconn to be the sole manufacturer of the 4-inch iPhone and expects to ship 20 to 30 million iPhones by the end of next year. As per Kuo Apple is likely to launch the iPhone sometime in the first half of 2016, a claim reiterated by Kevin Wang from Analytics company ISH.


iPhone Screen Size

Kuo says that the iPhone will feature a metal casing as opposed to the plastic casing of the iPhone 5C. It will be powered by an A9 processor that can easily handle iOS 9 and iOS 10, but wont feature 3D Touch display, seen on the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.


As for the iPhone 7, Kuo says that Apple is likely to continue with the same display sizes as the current-gen iPhones. They will however be powered by a new A10 processor, and the two variants will feature 2GB of RAM, and 3GB of RAM respectively.

Despite there being no indications from Apple, rumors about a smaller iPhone refuse to die. Coupled with Kuos relatively good track record, it wouldnt be surprising to see Apple finally launch the smartphone next year.



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