14 DAY TRIAL // Apple plans to take the wraps off the new-generation iPhone in September as per the company’s typical release calendar, so it’s now trying to reach all critical milestones in the planning phases earlier than usual.
This is because the madness that started in 2020 doesn’t seem to come to an end in 2021, so Apple is afraid that possible lockdowns or restrictions hitting suppliers could end up causing other problems for the company, eventually forcing a delayed launch of the new iPhone.
But a report from The Elec reveals that both Samsung and LG have started the production of the displays Apple is supposed to use on the iPhone 13 series.
Samsung is reportedly building the OLED panels that will be used on the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, with this year’s models to feature a new LTPO technology with ProMotion 120Hz support.
On the other hand, LG is in charge of building the displays Apple will use on the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13, according to the same source.
Four new iPhones coming this September
Apple will therefore unveil a lineup comprising four different iPhones, and once again, we’ll get a 5.4-inch mini version, an iPhone 13, an iPhone 13 Pro, and an iPhone 13 Pro Max.
However, people familiar with the matter have indicated that 2021 could be the last year when a new mini sees the daylight, as Apple could drop this small form factor and go for larger displays. This is because the sales of the iPhone 12 mini have so far been below expectations, with Apple even said to be adjusting the production at suppliers, asking them to build fewer minis and more Pros in an attempt to align the production with the demand.