Apple expects to sell at least 75 million iPhone 12 by the end of the year

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Apple expects to sell at least 75 million iPhone 12 by the end of the year

While analysts debate Apple’s ability to sell an adequate number of 5G-enabled smartphones amid a delay in new models, the company has ordered between 75 million and 80 million devices from suppliers, according to people familiar with the matter. A comparable number of 11-series iPhones were released last year, so Apple’s goals are quite ambitious for the pandemic.

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The generalization of rumors about the range of new Apple products this season was carried out by Bloomberg, citing its own informed sources. First, the company’s intentions to divide the debut of new smartphones into two phases are confirmed. First, there will be more affordable models with a display diagonal of 5.4 and 6.1 inches, which will receive a body made of glass and aluminum, and later, older models with displays of 6.1 and 6.7 inches should appear. All four models should be equipped with OLED type displays, just for older versions of the Pro series, the screen refresh rate will be increased to 120 Hz. The body elements of older smartphones of this series will be made of stainless steel.

The flagship model of the iPhone of the new series will receive not only an advanced display but also a camera with an optical radar (“lidar”) that allows you to accurately and quickly determine the depth of the scene, as well as work with augmented reality applications. The new A14 series processor will improve performance and power efficiency. The older iPhone of the new series will be offered in dark blue for the first time, as noted recently.

Employees of the company, who have already gained access to new iPhone models, on condition of anonymity, managed to share with Bloomberg their overall positive impressions of the new 6.7-inch display, but the speed of work in 5G networks does not yet allow us to talk about a significant breakthrough compared to the existing ones. but this issue may have to do with the level of infrastructure development, and not with the smartphones themselves.

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Apple is also going to introduce an updated smartwatch. Apple Watch Series 5 will have a more modern successor, while Series 3 products will be replaced by an updated version at a lower price. The challenge for the latest product is to compete with more affordable watches from other brands.

A new version of the iPad Air tablet will be presented, which will receive a full-width display, like the older iPad Pro. For the first time, Apple is expected to offer a classic headset design with a bow and two speakers, which will not be part of the Beats brand. The smart speaker HomePod will get an affordable version with fewer speakers. The new version of the Apple TV set-top box, according to the source, will not be released this year. It should get a faster processor and an updated remote control. The latter will support a geolocation function that will help you find this accessory in the mess. Apple is also developing AirTags to make this easier for any other item. They will be delivered in a leather case, but the timing of their announcement has not yet been determined.