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Thursday 16 August 2018

Apple’s 2018 OLED iPhones could include Apple Pencil support, 512GB storage variant; 6.1-inch LCD iPhone could start at $699

It is a known fact that Apple will be introducing three new iPhones later this year including a 6.1-inch, 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus, and a 5.8-inch iPhone. It is also reported that the 6.1-inch could be priced as low as $550, but according to the industry analysis by TrendForce, the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone with a starting price of around $699 to $749, slightly higher than the expected $550. This pricing strategy could be a response to lower than expected iPhone sales last year. The move might be because of the fierce competition from Chinese brands that have expanded their market shares. It is also expected that all three models will feature Face ID. TrendForce predicts the "budget" LCD device will be Apple's main device in terms of production share. Furthermore, the 5.8-inch device will have a lower starting price of $899 to $949, while the 6.5-inch device will be focusing on the premium segment with a starting price of $999. The current-generation iPhone X, which starts at $999, will enter its 'end of life' mostly because of the similarity in specs. The 2018 OLED models could have a 512GB variant with support for Apple Pencil, falling in line with the previous reports. The Cupertino company is also ...