Breaking News: iPhone 15 Release Date Likely Postponed to October; Pro Models Expected to Face Limited Availability at Launch, Report Reveals
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Reports are swirling about potential delays for the highly anticipated iPhone 15 series this year. Traditionally, Apple unveils its latest iPhone generation in September, followed by availability for purchase later in the same month. However, in 2020, the iPhone 12 series experienced a delayed launch due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, similar speculations suggest that the iPhone 15 series may also face a postponed release, potentially hitting the markets in October instead of September.
A Bank of America (BoA) analyst adds weight to these speculations, indicating that the iPhone 15 series could indeed be pushed to October. This delay is expected to impact Apple's September quarter and may alter the usual release schedule for the tech giant.
As if the delay weren't enough, concerns are arising about the supply of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. A separate report suggests that these premium models may experience limited availability at launch in September due to screen manufacturing issues.
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Analyst Wamsi Mohan from BoA Global Research reveals intriguing insights in his latest investor note, suggesting a potential delay in the launch of the iPhone 15. Citing information from supply chain audits, Mohan speculates that the debut of the highly anticipated next-generation phone might be pushed into the December quarter, causing ripples of speculation among investors and tech enthusiasts alike.Despite the delay, Mohan remains optimistic about Apple's performance, raising his price target for Apple shares from $190 to $210. However, he also raises concerns about iPhone sales for the fiscal year ending September 2023, hinting that they may not meet initial expectations.
As the tech world eagerly awaits official updates from Apple, the iPhone 15 launch and its potential impact on the market continue to be hot topics for discussion and analysis.
Mohan's previous prediction for the iPhone 12 launch in 2020 was quite accurate. The coronavirus impact on the supply chain caused the iPhone 12 Pro shipping to be delayed until late October, while the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max shipping began in the second week of November.
According to The Information, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will be officially unveiled in September but are expected to face limited availability due to screen manufacturing issues. Apple's display suppliers are adopting a new manufacturing process to reduce bezel width, resulting in slightly larger screens for the Pro models compared to previous versions.
LG Display is facing manufacturing issues with the screens of the Pro models, failing a reliability test when fused to the metal shell. Apple has made design adjustments to ensure they pass the test and might also use Samsung-made displays for assembly. These problems could result in a shortage at launch, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max being the most affected.
While Apple typically launches new iPhone units in September, there have been instances, like with the iPhone X and iPhone XR, where store availability was slightly delayed. As per previous reports, the iPhone 15 series, including iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, is expected to be officially unveiled in September.
