New rumors of a cheaper version of the iPhone
Today, according to Western news resources *, another whirlwind of rumors about a new, cheaper version of the iPhone has swept through, which may be released this summer. Or not released, but work is underway on it. This may be good news, including for us, residents of the CIS, who do not have good operators who distribute iPhones for a small percentage of their cost, and the prices for new neverlock devices are even higher than in the USA. The author remains skeptical of the rumors, since Steve Jobs spoke of such a version in 2009, and in February 2011 there was a flurry of rumors about active work on a cheap version. But I share the facts accumulated from various sources.
Of the main price-reducing elements are called: plastic, not aluminum, some parts can be used from earlier versions of the iPhone - but the cheap version will look about the same as the original.
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In more developed countries, outdated versions with 2-year contracts cost from $ 0 to $ 99 and become more accessible to all segments of the population, but this does not apply to huge regions, where the cheap versions available are mostly used or unlocked devices of the previous generation. Cheaper iPhones would greatly increase the user base in these particular regions, where you need to pay for a smartphone right away, and often priority is given to cheaper Android phones. Dozens of sources call the price of the new device $ 99- $ 149, analysts say the cost is $ 200- $ 250.
Announcing and selling more than one new version of the iPhone is not Apple’s usual practice. But the announcement of two versions of the iPad at the same time, we did not expect, and not so long ago received.
Some statistical facts from various sources (with reference to IDC):
• About 48% of Apple’s revenue comes directly from iPhones and related products and services.
• Over the past 2 quarters, Apple shares fell 25%
• Over 270 million iPhones sold in history
• Over the past year, the ratio of iPhone to other smartphones in the consumer market has decreased from 23% to 14.6%
Well, believe - do not believe? We wait!
* The main reliable sources of Bloomberg, The Wall Street journal. Futuristic image www.cultofmac.com
Of the main price-reducing elements are called: plastic, not aluminum, some parts can be used from earlier versions of the iPhone - but the cheap version will look about the same as the original.
')
In more developed countries, outdated versions with 2-year contracts cost from $ 0 to $ 99 and become more accessible to all segments of the population, but this does not apply to huge regions, where the cheap versions available are mostly used or unlocked devices of the previous generation. Cheaper iPhones would greatly increase the user base in these particular regions, where you need to pay for a smartphone right away, and often priority is given to cheaper Android phones. Dozens of sources call the price of the new device $ 99- $ 149, analysts say the cost is $ 200- $ 250.
Announcing and selling more than one new version of the iPhone is not Apple’s usual practice. But the announcement of two versions of the iPad at the same time, we did not expect, and not so long ago received.
Some statistical facts from various sources (with reference to IDC):
• About 48% of Apple’s revenue comes directly from iPhones and related products and services.
• Over the past 2 quarters, Apple shares fell 25%
• Over 270 million iPhones sold in history
• Over the past year, the ratio of iPhone to other smartphones in the consumer market has decreased from 23% to 14.6%
Well, believe - do not believe? We wait!
* The main reliable sources of Bloomberg, The Wall Street journal. Futuristic image www.cultofmac.com
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/165259/
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