A KGI Securities Analyst has predicted a two-week production delay for the upcoming Apple iPhone 6s.
Known for his accurate Apple product forecasts, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo disclosed a few information on the launch of the so-called "iPhone 6s" and "iPhone 6s Plus," Mac Rumors reported. On his statement via Taiwan's Central News Agency, he noted that the mass production on the smartphone line will be delayed but will begin in late August.
The analyst also reported that Foxconn is manufacturing 60 percent of all iPhone 6s models, with Pegatron taking charge on the remaining 40 percent. Foxconn will reportedly handle all of the manufacturing for the larger-screened iPhone 6s Plus, a statement in Mac Rumors reads.
Due to the setback, Christian Post relayed that Foxconn employees at their Zhengzhow plant are likely to put in overtime to mobilize the assembly process. However, consumers are still pre-notified on shortages of the upcoming handsets during the launch despite the fact that both Foxconn and Pegatron are both seasoned suppliers for this California tech giant.
Despite the delay, however, the change should not affect Apple's launch plans, which are usually during mid-September. Reports say there will be a special event on Sept. 11, with both phones going on sale in both the U.S. and U.K. on Sept. 25, Christian Post stated.
Meanwhile, little is known about Apple's next-generation iPhones. Apple Insider recalled a few new details that might come up like the adding of Force Touch capability and a new A9 processor. They could also add another gigabyte of RAM to take the base capacity to 2 gigabytes, Apple Insider noted.
With the previous image leaks, it is also implied that Apple might be keeping the exterior design largely unchanged for the "s" generation. Also, they might be slightly increasing the new handsets' thickness, Apple Insider added.
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