According to renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, an Apple specialist, the next iPhone SE, initially scheduled for next year, could be strongly postponed. He mentions two reasons to explain this decision of the apple brand.
He explains that Apple is considering delaying production of the device to 2024, or even canceling it altogether.
Consumers favor high-end iPhones
The Cupertino company is indeed observing a decreasing demand for its mid-range and low-end iPhones, like the iPhone 13 Mini and the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, which are much less popular than the iPhone 14 Pro. despite the problems encountered within the supply chain. The Pro range is the one most in demand, by far, by consumers around the world.
Released in March 2022, the latest iPhone SE was simply shunned by users, so much so that Apple was forced to reduce production. According to several reports quoted by the specialized site 9to5MacApple’s mid-range iPhones aren’t as appealing as competing Android smartphones in the price bracket.
Apple wants to cut spending for recession
The drop in demand is not the only explanation for the probable postponement of the iPhone SE 4. Indeed, Apple plans to greatly modify the design of this model. If the previous one is similar to the iPhone 8 with in particular Touch ID and a 4.7-inch LCD screen, the next should approach the appearance of the iPhone XR, marketed in 2018 and equipped with an LCD screen 6.1-inch Liquid Retina. Moreover, this information was corroborated by YouTuber Jon Prosser.
Switching to a different model would drastically increase production costs for Apple, while the year 2023 promises to be difficult for the economy in general and the tech sector in particular. ” Reducing unnecessary new product development expenses will also help the company navigate the challenges of the global economic downturn in 2023. concludes Ming-Chi Kuo in his thread Twitter.
Sources: Ming Chi Kuo through Twitter, 9to5Mac
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