Apple Could Unveil Next iPhones in August, Launch to Follow in September

[MacRumors]

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a respectable track record at reporting on Apple's upcoming product plans, has issued a research note to clients that claims Apple will announce its next iPhones in August ahead of a September launch.

Apple has never unveiled an iPhone in August, having introduced early iPhone models at or around WWDC in June, the iPhone 4s in October 2011 and all subsequent iPhone models in September. It is worth noting that Kuo has sometimes been off with his launch timing predictions in the past.

The research note, a copy of which was first obtained by The China Post, also claims that Foxconn is expected to secure between 60% to 70% of orders to assemble the new iPhones. Kuo notes that Foxconn has a higher yield rate for iPhones, helping it secure the majority of orders, and adds that the Taiwanese manufacturing company will also serve as the sole assembler of the much-rumored 12.9-inch iPad.

Kuo previously predicted that the main selling point of the next iPhones will be Force Touch, the pressure-sensitive display technology built into Apple Watch and new MacBook trackpads. His other predicted features for the next iPhones, many of which have already been rumored, include an A9 processor with 2GB of RAM, improved 12-megapixel camera, a new Rose Gold color option, improved Touch ID recognition, gesture control support, a new microphone added near the speaker and more.

Article Link: Apple Could Unveil Next iPhones in August, Launch to Follow in September

 

[crsh1976]

So essentially, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that Apple will stick to its traditional iPhone update cycle.

Groundbreaking.

 

[JaySoul]

Great news if true.

 

[Lancer]

Do we get in line now?

 

[pgiguere1]

Kuo has a good track record when it comes to hardware features, presumably because he has sources within the supply chain.

What Kuo doesn't have a good track record about are the marketing/sales aspects, e.g. the naming, price and announcement date.

He'll probably be right about the 6S having Force Touch, 2GB RAM, a 12 Mpx camera, a rose gold option etc., but the August announcement timeframe is probably a complete guess on his part based on the production timeframe.

 

[2457282]

Apple and Mr. Cook,

As a loyal customer, shareholder and all around fanboy, please ensure that any future launch is consistent with the Apple history and experience. Any repeat of the HOT MESS that was made of the watch launch will certainly turn future customers off, and could even reduce your loyal fan base -- starting with this fan right here.

Thank you!
CM

 

[iConnected]

Kuo has a good track record when it comes to hardware features, presumably because he has sources within the supply chain.

What Kuo doesn't have a good track record about are the marketing/sales aspects, e.g. the naming, price and announcement date.

He also has a good track record at getting headlines for himself, which can't be hurting his career

 

[Jsameds]

So essentially, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that Apple will stick to its traditional iPhone update cycle.

Groundbreaking.

Not really. I don't think they've done an iPhone preview before, except in 2007 for the launch of iPhone.

 

[Steve121178]

So essentially, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that Apple will stick to its traditional iPhone update cycle.

Groundbreaking.

They usually announce them in September, not August.

 

[Plutonius]

I hope it has an A9. That would make it more likely that the Touch 6 this fall will have an A8 instead of an A7 .

 

[Steve121178]

Apple and Mr. Cook,

As a loyal customer, shareholder and all around fanboy, please ensure that any future launch is consistent with the Apple history and experience. Any repeat of the HOT MESS that was made of the watch launch will certainly turn future customers off, and could even reduce your loyal fan base -- starting with this fan right here.

Thank you!
CM

Just order it online. That's what Apple want you to do. Who wants to line up for hours on end? Most of us have jobs to go to and stuff to do.

As long as you order early you should get it on launch day, as per every other iPhone launch.

 

[KindredMAC]

Do we get in line now?

Sorry but these new iPhone 6s' will only be available online for the first 45 days, then they will be made available to stores.

However, you may make an appointment to view the new iPhone 6s and then go home and order it online, but not in the store....

 

[Steve121178]

Sorry but these new iPhone 6s' will only be available online for the first 45 days, then they will be made available to stores.

However, you may make an appointment to view the new iPhone 6s and then go home and order it online, but not in the store....

It makes sense to keep the inventory for online orders only. People who buy in store waste everyone's time when an automated online process already exists. There's no reason to have them in store for launch day. They should use store stock to satisfy online orders first.

The only reason Apple have all the cringeworthy queues of people who have nothing better to do than stand in line all day is for the free publicity. As per the Apple Watch, even Apple realise these stunts are getting tired.

 

[69650]

So essentially, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that Apple will stick to its traditional iPhone update cycle. Groundbreaking.

No, he's saying there going to move forward the iPhone upgrade cycle to announce in August and release early Sept (presumably the first Friday in Sept which is the 4th). This follows a recent pattern of announcing new products and key updates approx a month in advance to allow a longer time to mass produce as many as possible before launch date.

The current upgrade cycle with the iPhone is crazy as they don't allow sufficient time between announce and release to manufacture enough of them for launch day leaving a lot of unhappy customers. It also crahses into the iPad upgrade cycle of Oct/Nov which might partly explain the iPads dramatic drop in sales.

Hopefully moving the iPhone release forward will help to reduce launch day shortages and allow the new iPad Pro time to launch without being overshadowed by the iPhone 6s.

 

[jpn]

manipulation.
he is trying to pump up the stock before the event.
he will sell many shares that he currently owns just before the event at higher prices.
he will buy shares after the event again when the stock dips, as it always does.

 

[garya73]

Kuo has a good track record when it comes to hardware features, presumably because he has sources within the supply chain.

What Kuo doesn't have a good track record about are the marketing/sales aspects, e.g. the naming, price and announcement date.

He'll probably be right about the 6S having Force Touch, 2GB RAM, a 12 Mpx camera, a rose gold option etc., but the August announcement timeframe is probably a complete guess on his part based on the production timeframe.

This is what the 6 and 6 Plus should have been. Not just phones with bigger screens. The extra ram will be an improvement as long as iOS 9 and apps are written to take advantage of it. And a better camera is always welcome, especially seeing that iPhones are the most popular camera on flickr.

 

[i5pro]

What a ridiculously easy prediction. Let's marginally increase the specs across the board, and call it magical. Iphone 7 A10, 16mp, Iphone 8 A11, 16mp, iphone 9 A12, 18mp, 4k......etc

 

[iReality85]

So essentially, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that Apple will stick to its traditional iPhone update cycle.

Groundbreaking.

Exactly. Or in other words, the sky is blue and the sun rises in the east.

Looking forward to replacing my 5S with a 6S Plus 'sometime' this fall.

 

[Jsameds]

What a ridiculously easy prediction. Let's marginally increase the specs across the board, and call it magical. Iphone 7 A10, 16mp, Iphone 8 A11, 16mp, iphone 9 A12, 18mp, 4k......etc

This prediction isn't about specs, though.

 

[crsh1976]

The current upgrade cycle with the iPhone is crazy as they don't allow sufficient time between announce and release to manufacture enough of them for launch day leaving a lot of unhappy customers. It also crahses into the iPad upgrade cycle of Oct/Nov which might partly explain the iPads dramatic drop in sales.

You'd think that with only one iPhone event per year they'd manage it rather well (they may introduce more than one model, but it's all done in one shot); furthermore, the delay between the announce and the moment it gets in the hands of customers is already too long as it is - manufacturers work well in advance before the new models are announced, that's not an issue.

I don't think that's why iPad sales are dropping, tablets sales are down overall because tablet innovations have slowed down a lot and people don't need to upgrade every year.

 

[Taipan]

He's 100% right, they could do that.

 

[HarryT]

They are not announcing in August. They are simply moving the manufacturing up so that they have enough stock for launch day. They do not want a repeat of the Apple Watch launch so he is simply predicting a month earlier launch because the supply chain is a month ahead compared to previous years.

 

[sammich]

So essentially, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted that Apple will stick to its traditional iPhone update cycle.

Groundbreaking.

Groundbreaking is right. I know you meant that last word as sarcasm, but really, as the article says, Apple has never announced in August.

 

[shyam09]

What!?!? KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo isn't well informed in this post! I call lies

Also I'm predicting a September unveil and a September release. Let's see who's right

 

[x0vash0x]

Coincidence that Skylake will be released in August?

Perhaps 'one more thing' will show up at the iPhone annoucement?