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Report Claims Apple Will Launch 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 in August, Larger Model in September

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A new report from Taiwan's Economic Daily News (via Reuters) claims that Apple will unveil and launch the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 in August, with a larger 5.5-inch or 5.6-inch model to be released in September. The report also notes that Apple will produce 80 million iPhone 6 units this year, with Apple suppliers Foxconn and Largan Precision aiding with assembly and camera module production, respectively.
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An August launch of the iPhone 6 would be a different strategy for Apple, as the company has launched the past three versions of the iPhone in September or October. The news also contrasts prior reports claiming that the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 will launch in September, with the 5.5-inch version not launching until later this year or early 2015 due to issues with the device's battery life and display technology.

In addition to a larger screen, Apple's next-generation iPhone is expected to include a thinner profile, a faster A8 processor, and an improved camera. Jefferies analyst Peter Misek also claimed last month that Apple is negotiating with carriers to raise the price of the iPhone 6 by $100.

Article Link: Report Claims Apple Will Launch 4.7-Inch iPhone 6 in August, Larger Model in September
 
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One can only hope this is true. I'm not so sure we'll get the larger model this side of christmas, but launching the iPhone 6 in August would solve a considerable problem for me.
 
The 4.7 will do me but I'll be mightily annoyed if the 5.5 has additional features above the larger screen size.
 
Has Apple ever released an important product in August? I can't remember any.

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All they've ever done in August-
Mac Mini spec bump - 2007
New iMac design - 2004 & 2007
New Power Mac design - 1999 & 2002
 
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Quite possible. It would crush current competition from 2014 flagship android handsets.

And the larger handset will sweep the phablet market totally when it is pitched against note 4 later during the year.
 
The sooner the better. Dying to know if they will have a high end model 4inch or I have to settle with the 4.7inch model.
 
What is the point of staggering out the releases within one month? Why not just release them both at the same event in September. It is not like the iPhone is a major BTS item..
 
They're probably working feverishly to get the larger model out before the holiday shopping season. It'll be more expensive than the 4.7", so will boost both profits and margins for the quarter. I'd rather the 4.7" so if they get it out by August, I'll be happy.
 
mtneer said:
What is the point of staggering out the releases within one month? Why not just release them both at the same event in September. It is not like the iPhone is a major BTS item..
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To mask the short supply of the larger model. If they're limited by the holidays, the buying frenzy and media buzz will get people who want the bigger one to get the 4.7". Very few Americans will wait until supplies increase. The 5.?" will be in stores for the Chinese holiday season and Apple will mop up.

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H2SO4 said:
The 4.7 will do me but I'll be mightily annoyed if the 5.5 has additional features above the larger screen size.
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If anything besides the price increase, it might be the only model with a sapphire screen. Yes, I said it. Apple wouldn't want to piss off customers too much with many other exclusive features, though.
 
I can't imagine Apple releasing this in August. Also if the 4.7 & 5.5 WERE ready at the same time, Apple would never release them at the same time. Thats exactly the type of marketing strategy they have always avoided. For good reason too.
 
burtba said:
I can't imagine Apple releasing this in August. Also if the 4.7 & 5.5 WERE ready at the same time, Apple would never release them at the same time. Thats exactly the type of marketing strategy they have always avoided. For good reason too.
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Ok. And that reason is?
 
I hope its true, it would certainly solve the problem of me getting one before I got back to university in September after the summer :) altho I would prefer it if they released then both at same time, would be better to choice which one I wanted to buy.
 
rickdollar said:
Has Apple ever released an important product in August? I can't remember any.
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Yeah. It's crazy.

So crazy it just might work.

As with all these rumors, I take this with a grain of salt. None of this is coming directly from Apple, so if Apple releases a new iPhone in October, with a 4 inch screen, improved camera and processors, and a Gorilla Glass screen, then Apple will have broken no promise to me.

My iPhone 5 is starting to feel old to me, so I'll likely replace it with whatever Apple announces (no interest in switching brands, and figuring out how to get all the integration with my other devices that I currently have with Apple). Once Apple officially announces the products and the timeline for their release, I'll decide which one is going to work best for me.

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thelookingglass said:
Ok. And that reason is?
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Obviously they want people to buy the 4.7-inch phone and then upgrade a few months later to the 5.5-inch iPhone. There's no other possible reason.

Manufacturing difficulties? Impossible!
Supply constraints? Not remotely possible!

It has to be because Apple hates its users and wants them to suffer. That's Apple's marketing strategy. Everyone says so.
 
And Apple will ditch the pill-shaped camera flash in favor of the old round one.

Because the MacRumors mockups don't lie. :D
 
If this is true then Apple will probably show it at WWDC next month.

The "phablet" I'm pretty sure when people actually see it, they'll flock to it.

I know Shaquille O'Neal will be happy with his massive hands and fingers that can push 4 apps at once. :D
 
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