Apple orders 80 million iPhone 6 handsets for the fall
Rumours regarding the iPhone 6 models have been going around for almost a whole year now. If they’re to be believed Apple will soon be unveiling two new models, much like last year, both having big high-resolution sapphire displays. The two models are rumoured to feature 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screens respectively.
Now the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple is so confident in its new models that they’re ordering a record-setting 80 million smartphones from their manufacturers. This number far exceeds last year’s 50-60 million devices, that later resulted in shortages around the world.
What's not clear just yet is how those numbers break down by model. According to an earlier report production of the 4.7-inch model was set to begin this month, while the 5.5-inch model was rumored to be facing notable delays. If this is true we may see the bulk of this 80 million order being comprised of the smaller model, which is also expected to sell in larger numbers.
However, considering Apple’s recent bid for the Chinese market, and their partnership with China Mobile, this massive order may be just barely enough to satisfy demand.
Apple’s previous record sales took place in Q4 of 2013 with 51 million devices sold. It looks like the company is confident they’ll set a whole new record by the end of this year.
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AxoidPosted:
Ya agreed they get thinner and thinner. It's weird it happen when jobbs died :O the irony ;)
WheyPosted:
Inq Wow 80 million is one huge number
Of course
ShadowBoltDashie I'm just on and off with iPhone 6, like I'm unsure whether it's plastic on the back or like how the previous iPhones have been. If it's plastic on the back, I more and likely will be sticking with my iPhone 5S, however if it's how the previous iPhone have been on the back, I will more and likely trade in my current iPhone for them. I know that's a rather picky reason, but I just prefer not having a phone in plastic, whether it's the back or most of the phone.
I understand where you are coming from, I like the back panel for the 4s (glass) however the only fault is that it can break easily when dropped. The iPhone 6 seems alright in my opinion, I am just waiting to look at features that the phone has to offer. With that being said, it seems to overpriced in my opinion.
TaigaAisakaPosted:
I'm just on and off with iPhone 6, like I'm unsure whether it's plastic on the back or like how the previous iPhones have been. If it's plastic on the back, I more and likely will be sticking with my iPhone 5S, however if it's how the previous iPhone have been on the back, I will more and likely trade in my current iPhone for them. I know that's a rather picky reason, but I just prefer not having a phone in plastic, whether it's the back or most of the phone.
SmurfsPosted:
Wow, that's a lot more iPhones that they ordered than I expected. I probably won't be getting the iPhone 6 because my iPhone 5 is still working perfectly fine, and I'd rather save the money than spending it on a phone upgrade. I will probably wait to upgrade until the iPhone 7 or something comes out.
Cartledge1996Posted:
R4TTY Just can't believe how fast iphone 5 time lasted
the exact same time as the iphone 4 and iphone 3g..
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