Apple preparing 75 million 5G iPhones for later this year - Bloomberg

 

FILE PHOTO: The various colors of newly released Apple iPhone XR are seen following the product launch event at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 12, 2018. REUTERS/Stephen Lam

 

(Reuters) - Apple Inc has asked suppliers to make at least 75 million 5G iPhones for later this year, along with new Apple Watch models, a new iPad Air and a smaller HomePod, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday.

 

The company expects shipments of these next-generation iPhones to reach as high as 80 million units in 2020, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.

 

Apple is aiming to launch four new iPhone models next month with 5G wireless speeds, a different design and a wider choice of screen sizes, Bloomberg reported, adding lower-end phones are expected to be shipped sooner than the Pro devices.

 

Apple is also preparing a new iPad Air with an edge-to-edge iPad Pro-like screen, two new Apple Watch versions and its first over-ear headphones outside the Beats brand, according to the report https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-01/apple-targets-75-million-5g-iphones-for-fall-product-blitz?sref=Yg3sQEZ2&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true.

 

The company has also been developing a new Apple TV box with a faster processor for improved gaming and an upgraded remote control, although it might not ship until next year, Bloomberg reported.

 

Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

 

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All made in China?

4 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

All made in China?

Not any more. Now iPhones are being made in India as well.

https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/25/21338436/apple-iphone11-india-foxconn-china

Doesn't really matter where they're made, the iPhones will be to Apple's usual exacting standards.  

 

Only trouble is is that 5G isn't available in my local UK area as yet.  

overpriced gadget (40.000+ baht ?)

56 minutes ago, Bender Rodriguez said:

overpriced gadget (40.000+ baht ?)

Like many branded goods, but so may like to show-off they got one !