Inexpensive iPhones From Apple? No, Not Really!
As it was reported that Apple is working on a cheaper and more affordable version of their largely popular iPhone, well, it turns out that's not true. In an interview with China's Shanghai Evening News, Apple's Senior Vice President of Marketing Phil Schiller insists that his company is not planning to develop a 'cheap' consumer phone.
By Esther Chung — 09 Jan 2013, 10:51 AM — Updated over 10 years ago
Inexpensive iPhones? Not Really!
Schiller's response could be read as an outright denial of that possibility, the marketing guru almost certainly used care in choosing his words.
theverge.com
Apple SVP of Worldwide marketing Schiller gave an interesting interview to Chinese newspaper yesterday. In the interview, he directly addresses the rumors surrounding a potential cheaper iPhone..
How much is it?
That resuscitated rumor about an affordable Apple iPhone now has a price attached to it: USD99 to USD149.
yahoo.comA more affordable version of the iPhone that would sell for as little as $300 and could be released as early as the middle of this year.
'iPhone Mini' might launch alongside iPhone 6
Apple is prepping a less-expensive iPhone model which could potentially coincide with the launch of a higher-end iPhone 5S or iPhone 6 later in the year.
gottabemobile.comProduk tersebut hanya akan diluncurkan untuk kawasan China saja di kuartal kedua tahun 2013 ini.
merdeka.com
The iPhone Mini was not expected to hit the market until after this year.
The cheaper iPhone is set to launch in China and other emerging markets in the second half of this year, the report said, citing supply-chain sources.
foxbusiness.comApple's cheaper iPhone, dubbed the 'iPhone Mini' by the media, could be launched by late-2013, WSJ reported moments ago.
Apple targeting Chinese market
Bukan tidak mungkin Apple akan merilis iPhone Mini untuk mengakomodasi pasar smartphone kelas menengah.
sidomi.com
There's a certain amount of pride in purchasing the hottest device. People like 'new'. A purpose-built cheaper iPhone would be just that.
cnn.com
Like the mini iPad, a cheaper iPhone might simply be a strategy Apple undertakes to protect its operating system.
benzinga.com
A less expensive iPhone may attract buyers who haven't bought iPhones before and not those who would have been willing to purchase the higher-end device.
Under pressure from cheaper Android devices, Apple's looking to attract new customers turned off by high prices.
The popularity of the iPad mini in China may be a big reason why Apple is looking to release a low-cost iPhone in new markets where price is extremely important.
gottabemobile.comWhat to expect on a cheaper iPhone?
A cheaper iPhone could rely on Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon chipsets, namely the dual-core MSM8960 or the quad-core APQ8064.
appleinsider.comThe cheaper iPhone will come with a larger display, meeting the prevailing trend for the adoption of 5-inch displays. It will also have a brand new exterior design.
digitimes.comSome sources have seen an early version of the phone. It will reportedly have a larger screen and "a brand new exterior design".
businessinsider.com
Apple has some experience working with plastic cases. The iPhone 3 and 3GS had a plastic casing, though the materials were probably different from the models being tested now.
The device would use cheaper parts and may be smaller than current model iPhones, people familiar with the plans said.
Apple Inc is working on a cheaper version of its popular iPhone that could be released this year.
nst.com.my
The device could resemble the existing iPhone, but might use less expensive materials, such as a shell made of polycarbonate plastic.
thestar.com.my