A recent report had disclosed that Apple will launch the iPhone 9 as the iPhone SE 2. Before the report, the next-gen compact and affordable model which will be a successor to the iPhone SE was rumoured to launch this year as iPhone 9. Despite the new report, a third-party retailer is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 9 on Jingdong (JD.com) in China.

The listing generated a lot of discussions among netizens in China where Apple products are still relatively popular. The third-part store known as JD Sanfang Store listed the iPhone 9 to start shipping between May 1 and May 10.

The landing page doesn’t reveal any detail of the iPhone 9 except that it won’t have support for 5G connectivity. Of course, Apple is yet to launch a 5G phone and we don’t expect the iPhone 9 to beat the flagship models to that crown. There also no pictures of the device on display.

The iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2 has been tipped to be launched on April 15 and go on sale from April 22. But like all details of Apple’s unannounced product, information about the product has been a closely guarded secret. The company is yet to officially announce a launch date for the smartphone.

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Apple has been working on a low-cost iPhone, which could be named iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 9, and will serve as the successor to the iPhone SE launched back in 2017.

The smartphone is said to go official before its WWDC 2020 event. While the phone was expected to launch at an event on 31st March but that event was reportedly cancelled amid the on-going coronavirus and issues related to that.

Now, as per the latest report, the company is all set to launch the iPhone 9 aka iPhone SE 2 on 15th April. It reports that while the phone’s official announced will happen on 15th April, the device will be available for purchase from 22nd April.

However, the source also mentions that given the current situation related to the coronavirus in the United States, the schedule could get changed. He added that the details are based on internal meeting held by Apple.

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The timeline makes sense given that it was recently reported that the upcoming low-cost iPhone has entered final stage of production. The timeline also falls under the claims by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo that the phone will launch in the first half of 2020.

The iPhone SE 2 aka iPhone 9 is expected to have design similar to the iPhone 8 but will be powered by the A13 chipset — the same SoC that powers the iPhone 11 series. The phone is expected to have a 4.7-inch display but we don’t expect higher quality because of cost-cutting measures.

As per the reports, the pricing for this upcoming iPhone could start at just $399. However, to know for sure what the device packs and how much it will cost, we’ll have to wait for a couple of weeks more for the the official launch announcement to take place.

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Apple iPhone SE 2 aka iPhone 9 has been in the news since past several weeks and was expected to get launched later this month, along with some other devices, including new generation of iPad Pro.

However, Apple was reportedly forced to change its plan and cancel the March launch event because of the coronavirus outbreak. As per the report, while the event has been cancelled, the company has just postponed the announcement and release date of the upcoming iPhone 9.

The decision of canceling the March 31st launch event from Apple comes as the Santa Clara County has temporarily banned mass gatherings of people due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the region.

Apple also reportedly considered holding the event elsewhere or announcing the new products through an online-only press event. While it’s still unclear what Apple has decided, it’s sure that the new devices are getting launched in a few weeks.

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As for the iPhone 9, it seems that the coronavirus outbreak has really impacted the smartphone’s production and supply chain. It is now being reported that the device could get launched in June this year or could get further delayed, depending on the situation.

It is also being reported that the launch of the flagship iPhone 12 models will also get delayed from usual September to October or November this year. The report cites travel issues as hinderance which is preventing Apple from going forward as planned with the development of its next flagship handset.

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In the year 2016, Apple had launched its first budget smartphone named iPhone SE and now the company is reportedly set to launch yet another budget device, dubbed iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 9.

As per the reports, Apple has already started trial production of the upcoming iPhone SE 2 and is all set to start mass-production from mid-February. Now, Evan Blass claims that the device will get launched in March this year.

Reports indicate that the device could come with a body design of iPhone 8 and will be powered by Apple’s own A13 processor and carry the same RAM as iPhone. As per the report, the current production of iPhone 9 is two to four million units each month.

As for the pricing, the iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2 is expected to be priced under $432 or CNY 3,000 in China. The first budget phone from Apple, iPhone SE, was a success because of its competitive pricing as it was launched at $399, which was way cheaper than iPhone 6S.

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Ming Chi Kuo had earlier revealed Apple’s intentions of revealing a mid-cycle handset in March. The device promised to follow in the footsteps of the iPhone SE, delivering better hardware at a lower price.

He believes that the iPhone SE 2 will arrest Apple’s faltering sales in 2020 and also estimates suppliers selling anywhere between 2 and 4 million devices every month with a total of 30 million devices sold at the end of 2020.

While all these reports about the budget-friendly Apple iPhone SE 2 aka iPhone 9 are making rounds online, the company has not yet confirmed by the company so far.

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Apple might manufacture 116 million iPhones in the first half of the fiscal year 2020, according to an estimate by Cohen & Company Inc. analyst Krish Sankar. The figures rely heavily on the growing demand for the upcoming low-cost iPhone SE 2, along with continued interest in the iPhone 11 lineup. Rumors have claimed that the upcoming low-cost iPhone may debut as iPhone 9.

According to Cohen’s previous estimate, Apple produced close to 70 million iPhones in the final quarter of 2019. About 52 million or 74 percent of the total figure were the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 11 Pro. The company is expected to build around 46 million iPhones in the first quarter of 2020, out of which 6 million are expected to be the forthcoming iPhone SE 2 / iPhone 9 handset.

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It is said that the demand for the new iPhone 9 will be high if Apple manages to price it within the $500-mark, which Sankar claims is extremely likely. Sankar estimates the low-cost iPhone will be priced at $475, at par with the launch price of the 1st generation iPhone SE. Apple had designed the original SE around the then flagship iPhone 6S, and the device is still manufactured in India.

Sankar further estimates Apple will produce over 43 million iPhones in Q3 2020, to meet rising demands at the onset of the holiday season. Sankar valued Apple’s future stock pricing at $350 based on Services and the upcoming lineup. The Apple iPhone SE 2 and the 5G-ready iPhone 12 are expected to further boost sales in the second half of 2020. Apple’s steady service growth also plays a crucial role in bumping share prices.

According to Sankar, “High demand for the iPhone 11 coupled with a steady bullish sentiment in the smartphone market is expected to pump up Apple’s stock prices in the calendar year 2020. Notable mentions include the SE 2, despite chances of cannibalization with some of the older models, and the introduction of 5G handsets. Revenue from services is expected to grow with gross margins over 60% as expansion plans continue in full swing.

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Cupertino-based telecom giant Apple Inc. is gearing up to launch its latest budget-friendly smartphone this year. The device is likely the much-awaited iPhone SE 2. Some reports have claimed that it could be arriving in the market as the iPhone 9. Apple plans to begin assembly this February, ahead of its 2020 roadmap when it adds a range of 5G-enabled devices to the lineup.

According to a report on Bloomberg, a source close to Apple claims that the company is likely to officially unveil the new device in March. The three Taiwanese firms in charge of the assembly lineup are Wistron Corp., Pegatron Corp., and Hon Hai Precision Industry. The iPhone SE 2 / iPhone 9 will be the second low-cost iPhone following the first-generation iPhone SE from 2016 that based on the iPhone 6S. The smartphone is rumored to be based on the iPhone 8, which is currently priced at $499.

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Everything We Know So Far About the iPhone 9 / iPhone SE 2

The demand for compact smartphones has increased recently, with the iPhone XR being well-received globally. Hence, Apple could be planning to launch a  low-cost iPhone 9 / iPhone SE 2 smartphone. According to leaked renders that were shared by OnLeaks in the recent past, the iPhone SE 2 sports a 4.7-inch display with a thick bezel on top and an equally thick chin. Apple might do away with the more expensive XDR OLED Retina display in favor of a Liquid Retina LCD display to keep costs down. 

The iPhone SE 2 sports an aspect ratio of 16:9, along with a physical fingerprint scanner on the chin. The device likely lacks Face ID. While the power button is located on the right edge, the volume rocker and alert slider are found on the left edge. The lightning port is located between two speakers grills on the bottom.  

The frosted glass rear panel is similar to the one on the iPhone 8. The device sports a single camera with an LED flash on the top left corner, with the iconic Apple logo located in the center.

Powering the iPhone SE 2 is the Apple A13 Bionic chipset found on the latest iPhone 11 series. The device is likely to feature 3GB of RAM with 64GB/128GB of native storage, run on iOS 13 and sport a price tag of $399. Rumors of a second variant with a larger 5.5-inch or 6.1-inch display sporting a price tag of $499 are also doing the rounds on the internet. This phone might be called iPhone 9 Plus. There is no official word from Apple or any of its partner firms in-charge of assembly.

Affordable iPhones have proven to be quite popular with customers. Perhaps the best example of which is the iPhone 11, whose base price starts at $50 lower than Apple’s usual pricing. Keeping this steady rise in demand in mind, Apple has asked its semiconductor supplier to make more chips this quarter. iPhone sales have been dwindling in price-sensitive markets like India. The company plans to sell over 200 million units in 2020, and the iPhone SE 2 will play a major role in achieving the target.

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Citing supply chain sources who displayed wares at CES 2020, MacOtakara reports Apple could be developing a Face ID-toting iPhone 8 follow-up alongside a much-rumored Touch ID version media outlets have tentatively dubbed “iPhone SE 2.” The rumored handset will pack a 5.4-inch screen into a case close in size to that of the iPhone 8, which itself was just over 5.4 inches tall.

A switch to Face ID and the alleged deletion of iPhone 8’s top and bottom bezels — affectionately referred to as its “forehead” and “chin” — will free up space for the larger display, the sources said. On the back is a “much bigger” camera as compared to iPhone 8, while the True Tone flash is said to “return” to a size seen on iPhone 7. While a bigger camera is expected, both in terms of megapixels and physical size, the True Tone flash comment is confusing as the part is identical on iPhone 7 and 8.

This report is confusing for several reasons. First and foremost, MacOtakara explicitly describes this mysterious device as “an updated version of the iPhone 8 using the A13 Bionic chip.” Every other rumor until now has said that the “iPhone SE 2” or “iPhone 9” that we see this spring will feature Touch ID with a design almost identical to that of the iPhone 8, and there’s been no mention of demolished bezels.

Ming Chi Kuo had earlier announced Apple’s intentions of revealing a mid-cycle handset in March. The device promised to follow in the footsteps of the iPhone SE, delivering better hardware at a lower price. Kuo believes the SE 2 will arrest Apple’s faltering sales in 2020. He estimates suppliers selling anywhere between 2 and 4 million devices every month with a total of 30 million devices sold at the end of 2020.

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In 2017, Apple had skipped the iPhone 9 moniker to launch iPhone X alongside iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus smartphones. A new report that surfaced few days into the New Year had revealed that Apple may launch the iPhone 9 series smartphone this year. The lineup is expected to include iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus. It is said that the iPhone 9 could be arriving as the spiritual successor for the 4-inch iPhone SE phone from 2016. Reputed leakster and industry expert @OnLeaks has partnered with Geeksblog to bring the CAD renders of the rumored iPhone 9.

iPhone 9 renders

The iPhone 9 is expected to measure around 138.5 x 67.4 x 7.8mm. At the camera bump, its thickness may increase to 8.6mm. The renders of the smartphone show that it has thick bezels above and below its 4.7-inch display. Instead of the super Retina XDR OLED displays found on the new iPhones, the iPhone 9 may feature a Liquid Retina LCD screen.

The iPhone 9 is likely to offer an aspect ratio of 16:9. The chin of the device features the good old Touch ID sensor. This suggests that the smartphone won’t be equipped with the advanced Face ID biometric recognition feature.

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The right edge of the iPhone 9 has a power button. The volume rocker and an alert slider can be found on the left side of the device. A Lightning port can be seen positioned between the two external speakers on the bottom edge of the smartphone.

The smartphone is expected to be equipped with frosted glass on its rear that will allow it look different from the iPhone 8. At the top left corner of the rear shell is a single camera with LED flash. The company’s logo can be seen at the center of its back panel.

iPhone 9 specifications and price (Rumored)

The iPhone 9 is likely to be driven by the Apple A13 Bionic chipset which fuels the iPhone 11 series. The SoC could be coupled with 3 GB of RAM. It may arrive in 64 GB and 128 GB storage editions. The iPhone 9 may boot to iOS 13. The iPhone 9 may arrive with an attractive price tag of $399 for it base model and it could be available in colors like silver, space gray and red.

A recent leak stated that a 5.5-inch or a 6.1-inch iPhone 9 Plus also exists. It could be priced at $499.

Rumors surrounding the iPhone 9 have claimed that Apple will carry out its mass production as soon as next month. This suggest that the Cupertino company could be announcing the iPhone 9 series in March this year.

Would you be interested in purchasing the small sized iPhone 9? Share us your thoughts by posting you comments below.

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A couple of years ago, Apple launched iPhone SE which offered an old design with upgraded internal components. This experiment from the company proved successful, especially in the developing countries like India.

Now, the company is reportedly working on its spiritual successor — iPhone 9. Now, as per the report, that phone is also expected to get another variant with a bigger display, dubbed as iPhone 9 Plus.

A report coming from China based on the supply chain information, Apple will be launching another LCD-display based iPhone to its lineup by the end of this year on in early 2021. It is said to be a bigger brother of the soon-to-be-released iPhone 9 model.

While the design for the smartphone is not yet confirmed, it is said that Apple has narrowed down to two options. The first involves fitting the phone with a large 5.5-inch display that’s probably paired with thick bezels and a Touch ID home button, whereas the second option centers around a 6.1-inch screen coupled with slimmer bezels and a notch.

Branding and pricing information about this upcoming phone hasn’t been announced yet, although reports indicate that the model in question could be called the iPhone 9 Plus and the pricing could start at $499.

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This report is in line with the report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo published around a month ago. However, he didn’t mention possible debut this year and instead claimed Apple was targeting a Q1 2021 release schedule.

The specifications about the upcoming iPhone 9 Plus isn’t known at this time but its extremely likely that the specs will be similar to the iPhone 9. The iPhone 9 is expected to come powered by the new A13 Bionic chipset paired with a decent 3GB of RAM.

If this turns out to be true, then the iPhone lineup for the year seems pretty crowded. Along with the iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus, the 12 series is expected to have iPhone 12 and 12 Plus as well as iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max.

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In the previous month, Huawei had launched the Nova 3 powered with Kirin 970 flagship SoC. Its sub-brand Honor had recently announced Honor 10 GT and Honor Note 10 smartphones with Kirin 970 SoC onboard. Various smartphone OEMs are expected to debut new flagship phones in the second half of the year. An industry insider from China with well-known track record on leaked information on forthcoming phones has shared the list of flagship smartphones that are slated to debut this year.

August

The Meizu 16 series that includes Meizu 16 and Meizu 16 Plus smartphones are expected to go official on Aug. 8. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is slated to go official on Aug. 9. The Smartisan Pro 3 and OPPO R17 are rumored to go official later in this month. The 360 N7 Pro is likely to get announced later in August or September.

September

The LG V40 ThinQ is expected to get unleashed in September. A recent report has revealed that after its unveiling in September, the company release it in the market in early October.

The 2018 iPhones will be also arriving in September. Recent reports have suggested that the two upcoming OLED iPhones may debut as iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus. The company is also expected to announce LCD iPhone in September. However, a recent report has claimed that since the Cupertino company has encountered production issues with the LCD iPhone, it may hit the market by October or early November.

Last year, Xiaomi had launched the Mi MIX 2 on Sept. 11 and on the very next Apple had announced the iPhone X as its first OLED iPhone. Hence, the Mi MIX 3 is pegged to arrive in September this year. However, the leakster has claimed that there is a possibility that the smartphone may get announced in October. A recent report has revealed that it may arrive with improved design.

October

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones are speculated to go official either in September or October. Since the predecessor Google Pixel phones were unveiled in October, it is likely that this year also the company may follow the same launch pattern. The Nubia Z19 and Huawei Mate 20 series that includes Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are poised to get unveiled by mid-October.

November

By mid-November, OnePlus may announce the OnePlus 6T smartphone. Honor may rival it by launching the Honor V11 smartphone around the same time.

December

360 Mobiles may announce the 360 N8 flagship by mid-December. Honor may introduce the Honor Magic 2 as the successor for Honor Magic that was announced in December 2016. Vivo X22 or Xplay7 is also likely to debut by the end of this year. Could this be the first ever 10 GB RAM phone that is rumored to go official this year?

The leakster has further claimed Apple 12 that powers the forthcoming 2018 iPhones is a 7nm SoC. The 7nm Kirin 980 SoC is expected to fuel Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Honor V11 and Honor Magic 2 smartphones. Rest of the phones are speculated to feature the 10nm Snapdragon 845 SoC. However, it seems unlikely that the OPPO R17 and Vivo X22 will arrive with SD845 SoC.

Some of the other flagship phones that are not mentioned in the above list include  Nokia 9 or Nokia A1 Plus, Razer Phone 2, Sony Xperia XZ3, Xperia XZ3 Compact and XZ3 Premium. The Moto Z3 is expected to official tomorrow.

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Apple some time ago, announced that the low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone would be launch in August, but from recent happenings in the company’s supply line, analysts have concluded that the device launch would be delayed by one month which means that the device would now be launch in October. The issue is that the device is expected to take the design of the iPhone X and also sport an LCD screen manufactured by LG, but for a while now there have been problems with “LED backlight leakage”, so the device launch date has to be shifted by one month to solve the problem.

Earlier this year, it was gathered from a report that the device would get 6 weeks delay, but a new rumour states that the device is expected to launch in October while the second generation 5.8-inch iPhone X and 6.5-inch “iPhone X Plus” will “see no delay” and debut in September since they will feature OLED displays.

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The 6.1” model would sport a single camera and this is said to be one of the major reasons why it would be cheaper than others. It would come in various colours such as White, Black, Yellow, Orange, Blue, Gold but would not be available in red color. The smartphone is expected to be priced around $700.

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Yesterday, GizmoChina had presented case renders of the upcoming iPhone 9 that will be arriving as an entry-level smartphone with LCD screen. Apart from the LCD iPhone, the Apple is also expected to introduce two OLED iPhones. One of them is likely to succeed the iPhone X from last year and the other one is expected to arrive as the largest ever iPhone. The rumor mill has dubbed the latter device as iPhone X Plus. Sanfeng, a China-based case manufacturing company has started producing case molds for making protective cases for the upcoming iPhones. It has provided GizmoChina with the case renders of the Plus model. Instead of calling it as iPhone X Plus, the case maker has used the “iPhone 9 Plus” moniker for it.

The case renders of the iPhone 9 Plus reveals that it will be sporting the same design as the iPhone X. The frontside of the smartphone is mainly occupied by the edge-to-edge screen that features a notch. All the necessary sensors for 3D facial recognition will be present inside the notch. Rumors have it that the iPhone 9 Plus would be housing a massive OLED display of 6.5 inches inside a body that measures 157.5 x 77.4 x 7.7mm.

Like the iPhone X, the right edge of the iPhone 9 Plus features a power key whereas the left edge has ring/silent switch and the volume controller. The bottom edge of the iPhone 9 Plus is not visible in these renders. It could be housing a Lightning connector placed between the two speaker grills.

Some rumors have claimed the Plus model arriving this year would be housing a triple camera setup. However, the case renders reveal that Apple may stick vertical dual camera setup like the iPhone X.

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The case manufacturer did not reveal any details on the specs of the iPhone 9 Plus. Recent reports reveal that the large-sized iPhone could be housing a battery of around 3,000mAh capacity and it could be fueled by the Apple A12 SoC. Since the iPhone X was introduced with a starting price of $999 last year, the iPhone 9 Plus could come with a higher price tag.

Since the case maker has already started producing case molds, its cases for the upcoming iPhones will be available in August just in time for the new iPhones that are pegged to debut in September.

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Apple is expected to launch 3 iPhones this year in September. One of them will be an entry-level LCD iPhone that may debut as iPhone 9, while the other two models will be sporting OLED screens. In the previous month, well-known tipster @OnLeaks had shared the renders of the LCD iPhone to reveal its appearance and key features. Today, GizmoChina brings to you exclusive case renders of iPhone 9 that were received from a Chinese protective case firm named Sanfeng.

The design of the iPhone 9 revealed through the new case renders matches with the recent leaks. As it can be seen be seen images below, the iPhone 9 will be sporting a notched display like the iPhone X from last year. The other OLED iPhones that are expected to debut with iPhone 9 are also expected to feature notched displays.

Rumors have it that the iPhone 9 will be featuring a 6.1-inch LCD display. The handset could be equipped with Full Active display supplied by Japan Display. It could be also coming with a technology similar to MLCD+ screen on the LG G7 that will allow the iPhone 9’s screen to deliver up to 1,000 nits of brightness without consuming more power.

The iPhone 9 case renders show that the handset does not feature Touch ID fingerprint scanner. The big notch on the iPhone X suggests that the smartphone will be only provide a single option of Face ID for unlocking it by scanning the user’s face in 3D and for authenticating payments.

The backside of the iPhone 9 may feature an LED enabled single camera. The lack of dual camera on the iPhone 9 suggests that its users may not be able to enjoy advanced photography features such loseless zoom and Potrait Mode.

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Like the iPhone X, the power key is placed on the right side and the left side is occupied by ring/silent switch and volume rocker. The bottom side features dual speakers with a Lightning connector in between. The iPhone 9 appears to be thick in above renders. However, recent leaks have revealed that it could be measuring 150.9 x 76.5 x 8.3mm.

There is no information on the specs of the iPhone 9. It can be assumed that it will be fueled by Apple A12 SoC like the other upcoming OLED iPhones. The entry-level iPhone 9 is likely to cost around $650.

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Apple will announce three new iPhones this year but a new report says it will stop production of two others – the iPhone X and the iPhone SE.

The info comes from a report by analysts, BlueFin Research. Apple is doing this to be able to meet up with demands for the forthcoming iPhones which is put at 91 million units for Q3 and Q4 2018 and 92 million units for Q1 and Q2 2019.

In its report, BlueFin refers to the three new iPhones as the iPhone 9 which will have an LCD screen and the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Plus which will both have OLED displays. Apple is betting big on the success of the three devices. It believes those who didn’t update to the new iPhones released in 2017 will do so this year.

The analysts said Apple will likely make 28 million units of all three iPhones in Q3, 63 million units in Q4 (shouldn’t be surprising since folks will already start shopping for the holidays), and 46 million units each for Q1 and Q2 2019. Actual shipments in those quarters are expected to be less.

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We don’t know if Apple’s decision to stop producing the iPhone X and iPhone SE will mean they won’t be available for purchase on its online store and brick and in mortar stores anymore once the new ones launch. Notwithstanding, we won’t be surprised if it pulls them off the shelves.

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The upcoming line-up of iPhones which will be unveiled by Apple in September is tipped to come bundled with a fast charger out of the box. Or at least that is what a new leak is suggesting. The leak contains the photos of a brand new 18W charger by Apple which will connect to a Lightning to USB Type-C cable in order to charge the upcoming devices. Its size is in the middle between the actual 5W iPhones charger and the 10W iPad chargers.

The new charger supports input parameters of 100-240V 50/60 Hz 0.45A and the output parameters 5V/3A and 9V/2A, according to leaked info. Unfortunately, we can not guarantee you the authenticity of this leak. This goes totally in contrast with recent reports suggesting that the upcoming iPhones would come without a Lightning port and it would be possible to charge them only by using a wireless charger.

In case you don’t know, the latest line-up of Apple phones already supports fast charging, but the charger contained in the box does not. So, it is necessary to purchase an additional charger costing $50 to use the fast charging profile. With the new fast charger, it should be possible to charge the device from 0 to 50 percent in just 30 minutes.

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Ever heard of the iPhone Xs? Most likely you haven’t but there are speculations that it is the name Apple‘s next-generation iPhone X model would adopt. That is just a speculation as there is nothing to officially back it up. However, there is a high tendency that Apple will launch a new OLED packing model this year.

As you would recall, the iPhone X came with an awesomely high price tag and the breakdown of its manufacturing cost had revealed that almost a third of the revenue to produce an iPhone X went to Samsung. However, Apple is said to be looking for ways to cut that down so that it can be more flexible with the final retail pricing of the next-gen iPhone Xs, or whatever name the iPhone X successor adopts. Both companies are reportedly in negotiations with the top Execs from the Korean giant paying a visit to Apple’s HQ recently but the meeting reportedly didn’t yield the needed results.

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Details emerging from sources familiar with the matter is that in order to reach Apple’s lower tag demands, Samsung is offering to supply the Y-Octa panels that it uses for the Galaxy S9+. These panels are cheaper to produce, though the yield might not be enough for Apple’s mass quantities as Apple is reportedly planning the launch of two OLED phones this year. However, Apple is also said to be weighing the option of reverting to LCD panels which is more affordable. The iPhone 9 is expected to feature a 6.1-inch display that will be supplied by Japan Display and Sharp, apparently, leaving crumbs for Korean companies. This will potentially result in an increase in iPhone 9 shipments from 100 million units previously forecasted to 150 million units.

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Multiple rumors have claimed that Apple will be launching three iPhones this year. Fresh information shared by a South Korean publication reveals that LG Innotek will be producing the TrueDepth Camera system for the upcoming iPhones. Also, like the Apple iPhone X, the upcoming iPhones may feature a smaller notch enabled full screen design as well as under-display fingerprint reader.

The publication claims that apart from LG Innotek even unnamed Chinese companies will be also roped in to produce additional camera modules. These companies will be replacing Sharp, the current secondary supplier.

Most of the recent leaks have revealed that Apple will be releasing 2 OLED iPhones and 1 LCD iPhone this year. A newer report has even claimed that because of the lackluster sales of iPhone X, Apple may launch 2 LCD iPhones and 1 OLED iPhone this year. Regardless of these rumors, the 2018 iPhones and even 2018 iPad Pro are expected to house TrueDepth Camera and Face ID for 3D facial recognition.

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A report from Atherton Research states that the Cupertino company may launch 2018 iPhones with smaller notch compared to the iPhone X. It is rumored that Apple is already testing smaller TrueDepth Camera modules. Apple had removed the fingerprint scanner feature from the iPhone X. However, the research firm claims that the company will bring back the fingerprint scanner feature on the 2018 iPhones.

This does not mean that the traditional Touch ID sensor will be brought back. According to the research firm, the forthcoming iPhones will be arriving with in-screen fingerprint scanner. The probably reason behind it is that iPhone users still consider Touch ID sensor as a more convenient option than Face ID. Apart from these three iPhones, the Cupertino company is also speculated to debut the budget-friendly iPhone SE 2 in the first half of this year.

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Apple is rumored to be working on three iPhones for this year. Two of them are expected to feature OLED panels such as iPhone X from 2017. The third iPhone is expected to feature a larger-sized LCD panel. Fresh information claims that this iPhone will be featuring an LCD panel from Japan Display (JDI)

Previous reports have revealed that the one of the 2018 iPhones will house a 6.1-inch LCD screen. It will be an entry-level iPhone that will be priced around $700 to $800. Latest leak reveals that it will be featuring Full Active 6.1-inch LCD panel that was introduced in June 2017 by JDI. The display supports Full HD+ resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels and it delivers an aspect ratio of 18:9. As shown in the below image, an iPhone featuring the Full Active display from JDI will be able to sport super-slim on all four sides.

Like the other OLED iPhones of 2018, the LCD iPhone is also expected to feature a notch. Also, instead of the stainless-steel frame, the LCD iPhone is rumored to feature an aluminum frame. It may not feature dual camera setup. Also, it is likely to lack 3D Touch.

As far as OLED iPhones for this year are concerned, one of them that will feature a 5.8-inch screen will arrive as a direct successor for the iPhone X. The other OLED iPhone is speculated to be fitted with a 6.5-inch display. These smartphones are expected to feature dual rear cameras and stainless-steel frame.

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A recent report had claimed that the 6.5-inch OLED iPhone would be equipped with dual-SIM feature and 512 GB storage. None of the iPhones arriving this year are going to feature Touch ID sensors. All the 2018 iPhones are expected to arrive with True Depth and Face ID sensors.

As of this writing, there is no confirmation on the names of the 2018 iPhones. Recent reports have claimed that the Cupertino company will be launching the second-generation iPhone SE by the first half of this year. The other iPhones are expected to debut in September.

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In April, a report had revealed that the Apple had allegedly ordered 70 million OLED display panels from Samsung for the upcoming iPhone 8. This shows how dependent Apple could be on Samsung for the OLED panels. However, this situation may change for the good from 2018 as fresh reports suggest that Apple will be manufacturing OLED screens.

A South Korean publication has reported that Apple may setup its own OLED manufacturing factory in Taiwan. For this, the Cupertino company has reportedly procured several chemical vapor deposition (CVD) machines that are mainly used for manufacturing OLED display panels. Apple has reportedly procured the CVD machines from a South Korean company. This will allow Apple to produce 2.5G OLED display panels from its own manufacturing unit for the 2018 iPhones. A conflicting report from May suggests that Samsung will continue to provide OLED panels to Samsung for the 2018’s iPhone 9.

This year, Apple is expected to release three iPhones. Two of them that are dubbed as iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are expected to feature LCD panels. However, Apple is heavily pegged to use OLED display panel on the 5.8-iPhone 8 that is speculated to launch in celebration of the 10^th anniversary of iPhones.

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Analysts have forecasted that Apple would manage to sell 55 million iPhone 8 unit this years. This can possibly help to become a first ever trillion dollar company. To meet the high demand of iPhone 8, Samsung is speculated to supply as many as 95 million OLED panels. It seems that after launching the iPhone 8 with OLED screen, Apple may soon launch other devices such as iPad and Apple Watch with OLED panels.

The Cupertino company is unlikely to manufacture the OLED panels on its own. It may license the equipment procured for making OLED panels to third party manufacturers. Apple is also said to be in discussion with LG Display to assist it in building a new OLED panel manufacturing factory. Companies like Xiaomi and Google are currently making use of OLED panels. Speaking of LG, it also rumored to debut its first ever smartphone with OLED screen. LG has so far used LCD panels on its smartphones, but the LG V30 that is slated to get announced on Aug. 31 is heavily rumored to feature a OLED screen.

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It is still not confirmed as to how many iPhones will be released by Apple this year. Rumors are hinting that iPhone 7S, iPhone 7S Plus and the tenth anniversary special edition iPhone 8 (iPhone X) would be arriving this year. Even though leaksters and iPhone fans are speculating on next-generation iPhones, a South Korean publication has revealed new information on iPhone 9 that will be probably launching in 2018.

After launching 4-inch iPhone 5 in 2012 followed by 4-inch iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S in 2013, the company introduce 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus in 2014. Since then, Apple iPhones have been launching in 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch sizes. This year too, Apple is expected to launch 4.7-inch iPhone 7S and 5.5-inch iPhone 7S Plus. However, the Korean source claims that the size of the iPhones will increase in 2018.

The iPhone 9 is speculated to arrive with 5.28-inch screen whereas its larger sibling will be arriving with a 6.46-inch display. The iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus are pegged to come with OLED panels. Samsung is expected to supply OLED panels for iPhone 9 models. The South Korean company is likely to ship 180 million units of OLED panels to Apple. Both companies have reportedly entered a non-disclosure agreement and hence they are unlikely to reveal any details on the screen size for 2018 iPhones.

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Samsung is expected to ship 80 million OLED panels for the 5.8-inch iPhone 8 that is expected arrive later this year. However, for large-sized screens of iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus, the South Korean company is likely to ship 180 million OLED units. Speculations have it that Samsung is planning to build a new manufacturing unit that will exclusively produce OLED panels for the Cupertino company.

As of this writing, there is no other information available on the specifications of iPhone 9 and iPhone 9 Plus. Previous speculations have stated that iPhone 9 may be equipped with micro-LED screens. It was also reported that the mass production of micro-LED panels by the end of this year.

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