Accessory Makers Ramping Up for 5.5-Inch iPhone 6, Sparking Speculation of September Launch

while rumors have pointed late 2014 or 2015 launch of apple's rumored 5.5-inch iphone 6 model, several months later 4.7-inch model, cantor fiztgerald analyst brian white points out in new research note companies beginning ramp production of accessories larger device. based on observation, white believes larger-sized iphone 6 model may in fact debut fall alongside 4.7-inch iphone 6, , note follows recent report apple has solved battery issues 5.5-inch iphone 6 , planning manufacture 20 million units end of year.

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white bases prediction on observations made during recent tour of computex, being held week in taiwan , asia's largest technology show.

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also @ computex, noticed few vendors had started work on accessories 5.5-inch iphone 6 , pieces available @ show. given lack of data points in recent months around progress 5.5-inch iphone 6 , growing skepticism in media around 2014 launch, view positive development. based on today's research, believe timing of 5.5-inch iphone 6 launch appears in sync our expectation around unveiling (i.e., september) of 4.7-inch iphone 6.

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according white, manufacturers showing "much broader ramp" of accessories compatible rumored 4.7-inch iphone 6. 4.7-inch version is believed launching in september , headline apple's fall product lineup, apple executive eddy cue claims the best product pipeline has seen in 25 years @ apple.

based on previous reports, white not have particularly solid track record in predicting apple's plans, , speculation of simultaneous launch of both 4.7-inch , 5.5-inch iphone 6 models should taken grain of salt considering other rumors of gap of several months between 2 releases. white does, however, tour asian suppliers , trade shows , in position observe momentum shifts in supply chain , accessory maker activity.

while expected overall form factors of 2 rumored iphone 6 models have been circulating several months, leading physical mockups accessory makers , others, actual claimed part leaks new devices have remained rare. we've seen few parts such alleged front panel, display backlight , last week rear shell, typically number of internal components have leaked point in year , have yet see in regard.

article link: accessory makers ramping 5.5-inch iphone 6, sparking speculation of september launch

 

so solved rumored problem rumored device won't miss rumored release date.

 

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