Last year, Apple released a new smartphone iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which is equipped with 4,7- and 5,5-inch displays respectively, whereas all previous generation of smartphones, starting with the iPhone 5, staffed with 4-inch screen. But this year the company will return to this form factor, as says DigiTimes, citing its own sources in Asia.
According to reports, iPhone lineup in 2015 will include two models of the series «s», as well as a new phone with the designation «c» - the so-called iPhone 6c.
«Apple in the second half of the year will release three different iPhone: iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and 4-inch model iPhone 6c. All smart phones will be equipped with LTPS-panels. Suppliers of components for the iPhone 6s Plus and iPhone 6c are Japan Display, Sharp and LG Display, for iPhone 6s - Japan Display and LG », - the newspaper writes.
According to sources, DigiTimes, Apple is preparing to release a new smartphone called the iPhone 6c, which has a 4-inch screen. The company expects to sell 10 million copies of the device, which will increase the company's presence in the global mobile market.
iPhone 6c, according to rumors, get A8 processor Apple, while 4,7- and 5,5-inch models will be equipped with the latest chip A9. All three devices will have a module to support NFC payment service Apple Pay, fingerprint scanner Touch ID and will be protected by glass Gorilla Glass. Suppliers of displays for the new iPhone will be the company Japan Display and LG, which are partners of Apple.
IPhone 6c will produce the company Wistron, and the production of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus will be shared by Foxconn factories and Pegatron.