The speculation surrounding the market launch of the iPhone 12 shows no signs of abating. After the news sites Nikkei, DigiTimes and Reuters have already spoken out, Bloomberg now also has something interesting to report.
Rumours say that four different iPhone 12 models will be released this fall. However, due to the Corona crisis, there may be shifts come – as some sources claim. However, now Bloomberg spoke up. The article states:
There are signs that Apple's China-centric manufacturing - of which Hon Hai is the linchpin - is slowly getting back on track. The next iPhones with 5G cellular capabilities will launch in the fall as planned, in part because mass production isn't scheduled to begin until the summer, according to people familiar with the matter.
Speculations cause confusion
Bloomberg continues to believe that the new iPhone generation will be launched this year. Today's report is consistent with a report published earlier this month. Bloomberg article in line, according to which Apple is still fully on schedule. Apart from that, the news site emphasized that mass production of the new premium iPhones will never start before May. At the same time, the news site warned that other Apple products could be delayed due to disruptions in the supply chain. At the beginning of last week, the Japanese news site Nikkei Asian Review claims that Apple could postpone the launch of the iPhone 12 series because the company fears weak demand due to the Corona crisis. There are said to be internal discussions on this - but a final decision would not be made until May. The Taiwanese news site DigiTimes , which denied parts of the report, citing suppliers. At the weekend, Reuters caused a stir with its own article, claiming that Apple had already postponed the start of mass production of the iPhone 12, but that a fall launch was by no means out of the question.
iPhone 12: Four models in three sizes
As long as there is no official confirmation, these reports should all be treated with a grain of salt. Of course, it is conceivable that Apple is considering various options, including a postponement. For this reason, such reports can be followed closely, but a healthy dose of skepticism is simply a must. Bloomberg went on to explain that Foxconn is only part of Apple's supply chain. The individual components come from various countries around the world and are procured many months and even years in advance. According to current rumors, the iPhone 12 lineup will consist of four models - a 5.4-inch, two 6.1-inch and a 6.7-inch iPhone. The devices will all feature OLED technology and appear in a new design with 5G support. (Photo by HalfPoint / Bigstockphoto)
