As if we really needed any additional confirmation that Apple is holding an iPhone event on September 10th, and planning to release new iPhone hardware later that month, The Wall Street Journal has chimed in with source of their own collaborating the reports, noting that the new iPhones will be build by Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision), as expected.
Apple Inc. has asked assembler Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. to begin shipping both a new high-end and low-end iPhone in early September, people familiar with the matter said.
The shipping plans suggest consumers could soon have access to two new iPhone models, pointing to a strategy shift as Apple attempts to regain its momentum in the smartphone market. The company hasn’t previously announced different iPhone models around the same time.
Apple’s suppliers in Asia started mass-producing components in June for both a standard iPhone, featuring a metal casing, and a lower-cost version, people who work at those companies said.
Apple has, of course, declined to comment – but given the huge number of reputable journalists and institutions all backing this claim, I’d be surprised if it was anything short of a controlled leak. Are you ready for a new iPhone (or multiple iPhones) next month? Previous reports have also all-but confirmed that the new high-end iPhone will launch in an additional gold-like color, and will feature up to 128GB of storage. We’ll keep you updated as we hear more!
