We’re reaching September and it often brings the next big thing from Apple’s smartphone division. However, this year will be slightly different due to the ongoing pandemic. Instead of its usual September launch window, the company will take the new iPhone 12 series to October. These devices will be pretty important for Apple enthusiasts since they’ll be the first iPhones to come with 5G connectivity. As soon as the new iPhones get released, Apple will discontinue older models. That’s what a new report states.
The source of the new information is the Twitter account @iAppleTimes. Apparently the source is familiar with the matter and according to the report, Apple will discontinue the iPhone XR after the iPhone 12 launch. According to the info, the availability of the more powerful iPhone SE 2020 gives users a better alternative over the XR. The company does not want to reduce the price of the XR even further. We know that in the end of day, some users would still prefer a modern XR over the iPhone SE 2020 that looks like an updated iPhone 8. However, the source states that this kind of user will be covered.
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For those who still prefer a more modern look, the source states that the iPhone 11 which is actually the successor to the XR. The last year’s model will get a price cut and start at a $549 price tag. The phone currently sits at the $699, so in the end, it will get a $150 price cut which is excellent. Worth noting that the iPhone 11 will be the only device to keep its head this year.