The 5.5 phablet version of the iPhone 6 may not find its way to the market until October or 2015 as production issues plague Apple. According to recent information, the tech giant has been encountering problems with the screen of the 4.7-inch that eventually the same problems may hit the production of the phablet series. According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the worst case scenario will be Apple pushing back the release date to next year despite the reported killer specs and positive analayst forecasts.
The hardware cycle of Apple remains important for many parts of the sector. Any changes in the release date and specs of its products can mean smaller market share or more opportunities for competitors. If Apple can time its release perfectly then can it drive sales like no other. However, a delay in the production can also mean competitive advantage for other players like HTC and Samsung.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has been having problems with fixing the in-cell touch screen and unevenness of the display. Kuo indicates in his note: "These problems will likely be even more complicated with a larger size." As mentioned, the 2015 release date is the worst case scenario. Apple may still found a way around the problem and push for an earlier release.
Despite the production problems, people can still look forward to a number of things including the three color options. The latest leak from Letem svetem Applem hint that based from the volume flex and power cables, the iPhone 6 will come in gold, silver and space gray colors. Designer Vishal Bhaunushali also indicated in the recent concept that Apple may offer the iPhone 6 with wireless charging capabilities through a Smart iView cover. Another clever feature people can expect according to Business Insider is the haptic feedback. This allows users to differentiate between parts of the screen and apps based on the type of vibration.
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