According to most of the rumours, Apple’s iPhone 6 is schedule to be unveiled on September 9 date. iPhone 6 has been in the limelight lately not only because it is an Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) product, but also because it will be Apple Inc’s first ever big screen cell phone (if rumors are to be believed).
One of the many rumors is that iPhone 6 may be launched later than September 9, 2014 because of a few production delays. Macrumors Eric Slivka, the editor in chief, has said that hold-ups and hurdles are common and the launch of the phone could be delayed by a few days. However, despite production issues iPhone buyers should not expect any major delays or any shortages in stock of the newest member of the iPhone family.
One of the pertinent issues related to production of iPhone 6 is the back-lighting and the screen itself. Apple Inc. made a decision not to add a second layer of back-lights to make the phone lighter and preferably thinner. Resultantly, the screen was not bright enough. The fear of compromising the quality forced the product to be sent back to its drawing board in order to get accommodated for the removed second backlight. The production plant sat idle for a while before it received the new specifications; this cost Apple not only time, but money as well. With the event date approaching it is a huge setback. As a result of this delay there are doubts whether Apple can deliver the needed number of iPhones to each continent or not.
Some say that even if all goes according to plan, Apple can never have enough iPhones in production because its insatiable consumers can’t get enough of Apple products. Sources from the supply chain have reported that Apple workers are working overtime to make up for lost time. Apple has promised its customers that output will not be affected.
In California, Cupertino, has scheduled an event for 9 September where Apple might just manage to unveil the new phone – both 4.7 and 5.5 inch screen models. Although this is a small event, it can’t be said for sure whether iPhone 6 units will come in sufficient volume at the launch or is this event just a test drive before the actual event that may take place later.
It is believed that Japanese and South Korean companies have been given the charge to manufacture iPhone 6 screens; these include Japan Display Inc, South Korea’s LG Display Co Ltd. and Sharp Corp. However, representatives of these suppliers and Apple have refused to comment on this – no surprise there.
Despite all the secrecy surrounding the product Japan Display Inc has told a lead supplier that because of the sheer volume of Apple’s customers, shipments could be delayed.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone 6 has a lot of pressure; it is in direct technology battle with Android and Google. Can it live up to its expectations? Can it deliver, and give back Apple its lost status, and revive its old glory? We will have to wait and see.
