I don't really see why it matters that the X was on sale for 10 months rather than 12. Did it result in fewer iphone sales in total? I'm sure that anyone who intended to buy an iphone between Sept 2017 and Sept 2018 still did. Those who wanted the X probably didn't lose interest because of having to wait an extra 6 weeks.
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Other iPhone 12 release in September?
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I don't really see why it matters that the X was on sale for 10 months rather than 12. Did it result in fewer iphone sales in total? I'm sure that anyone who intended to buy an iphone between Sept 2017 and Sept 2018 still did. Those who wanted the X probably didn't lose interest because of having to wait an extra 6 weeks.
Yes, it likely did result in fewer units of iPhone X being sold. Apple shipped 1% fewer units in fiscal Q1 2018 compared to 2017, even with all the pent up demand. Many people on this very forum decided to choose iPhone 8 instead of waiting. It was also before the battery replacement program, so consumers with slow iPhones were more likely to replace them at the first chance.
More importantly, how would launching iPhone X alongside iPhone 8 prevent Apple from hyping it? Apple can run any ad it wants whenever it wants. We've seen it in action with the iPhone 11 series launch.
I would say the price of the iPhone X had more of an impact on fewer sales than the shorter time frame between its release and the XS. To this day the more expensive iPhones sell fewer as most iPhone users do not pay £1k+ for a phone. It certainly has its share of the market but like we see now with the 11 Pro series, it’s not the iPhone that is in most demand due to price.
I think the only thing we will see in September is a Keynote for the iPhone 12 and possibly the Watch 6. With a statement that phones are expected to launch in October, alongside the Watch 6 or not. In all honesty I haven’t seen the last couple of keynotes so don’t know if the Watch was announced at the same time or not.
There are also people on this very forum who bought both because some people can't resist Apple launch day hype.
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September 25th 2020 seems to be a launch date for iPhone 12 (all the models).
It takes years of practice to resist the force of Apple launch day. Spending hours a day reading MacRumors has caused many members to fall victim.
If Apple were a woman, we would all be drunk from her perfume.
I definitely second spending hours on MacRumors has caused me to be impatient and prepare for preordering day, while praying that I get my device on launch day.
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I'm in the same boat as you! hopefully our new iPhone are being built together
I’m so glad I don’t heap pressure on myself to demand the latest and greatest and have it the second it’s launched lol.
I know you’re joking, but I don’t feel pressured into getting the latest and greatest. Preordering day is the one day a year I buy myself something expensive and it’s a very early birthday gift for me. I’m surprised I skipped the 11 Pro Max since I upgrade every year.
I appreciate that and that’s great. My iPhone is still performing very well so if I don’t get an iPhone 12 for a few weeks then it won’t be a big deal for me. I’m hoping the 5.4” is the most in demand this year and that will leave the larger 12 with better stock levels. I don’t see the value in the Pro’s so not bothered with those. At least this year there’s something for everybody and Apple are starting to listen I think.
I’m not sure about that. Regarding the September Keynote, (which will be virtual), I still believe they will have some products that will follow up after the launch, I do think the iPhone will be launching there after. I think it’s a strategic move to separate the iPhone launches based on ‘entry-level models‘ from the more expensive ’Pro’ models, it’s two different markets for both of those phones.
It’s kind of like when the first iPad Pro had its own November launch years ago, Apple broadcasted to the world they were releasing a 12.9 inch iPad for the first time, and separated itself away from the configured 9.7 inch iPad we had all those years prior.
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Good point!
but I really don’t think the new iPhpro models will take up until November to be released. That’s just too far out.
Yes I am glad to see that they will have something for everybody this year.
I can’t wait until the preordering threads are created. It was so exciting to share that with everyone and see where they were in the preordering and launch day deliveries.
I am guessing you have about 2.5 months of waiting to go.
China has been back online for quite a while. Lots of time to work past any delays. If they did stagger anything - I'd bet its the cheaper models since most of the difficulty was there. the Pro line had issues with the antenna but that was resolved a few months ago. Also they don't need as much supply to make the pro models since fewer people buy those.
With approximately 76.09 days to go, you need to be spending a minimum of 3 hrs a day on MR to start getting properly prepared.
I’m spending probably 2 hours a day on MR. I guess I need to take more breaks at work to catch up
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China was only down 1-2 months back in MARCH and production doesn't even normally start until July/August. Plenty of time to recover.
I am on the IUP and am looking forward to 5G. If it's late, it's late. At the end of the day, it's just a phone.
I know, that's blasphemy here.....
I know, that's blasphemy here.....
I don’t think 5G will be a must have feature for another couple of years yet. If the rumours are to be believed then only the Pro models are going to be equipped with it so most current iPhone users won’t be using it anyway. Seems a bit mad when we look at it like that lol.I am on the IUP and am looking forward to 5G. If it's late, it's late. At the end of the day, it's just a phone.
I know, that's blasphemy here.....