The company wants to start this phase ahead of schedule

Apr 7, 2021 13:57 GMT  ·  By

Apple is very keen on launching the iPhone 13 according to the standard schedule, so the company wants to complete all pre-unveiling stages according to the plan or even ahead of schedule.

This is why the Cupertino-based tech giant is getting ready to start the production of the A15 chip supposed to power the iPhone 13 as soon as the next month, according to a report.

This is early than anticipated, but on the other hand, it’s another indication that Apple doesn’t want its iPhone release calendar to be impacted by any potential issue as it happened last year.

The production phase of the iPhone 12 was substantially hit by the global health issue, with its suppliers struggling to keep their factories open amid lockdowns. The iPhone 12 lineup was eventually announced in October but some models only hit the shelves in November.

All iPhone 13 models launching in September

Things would be different this year, as Apple wants all new iPhone models to see the daylight in September, thus returning to its usual schedule that it used in the past.

Four new iPhones would go live in 2021, all upgrades to the existing lineup, so yes, the mini would make the cut for at least one more year.

People familiar with the matter said Apple was considering giving up on the iPhone mini due to its poor market performance, with the company adjusting the production at factories where this device was being made to reduce its output and focus more on the Pro versions.

But on the other hand, it looks like the mini would continue to be offered for at least one more year, with Apple still betting big on a 5.4-inch design for the iPhone 13 lineup. More specifics should become available as we get close to the launch date in September.