6.1-inch LCD iPhone to Be Available in Limited Quantities at Launch: Bloomberg

While we’re all pretty certain that Apple will be launchingthree new iPhonesthis Wednesday at the Steve Jobs Theater, we’re still not quite certain as to some specific things about these new iPhones. For example, will the more affordable 6.1-inch LCD iPhone be called iPhone XC or iPhone 9? Will any of the new iPhones come with dual SIM capabilities (although it looks likeat least one will) and more.

Now, according to a new report fromBloomberg, the more affordable 6.1-inch LCD iPhone (that may be called the iPhone XC or the iPhone 9) will only be available in limited quantities at launch. Bloomberg claims that this constraint in supply is caused due to manufacturing issues that Apple faced with the LCD models of the phone. Apparently, the company’s manufacturers had problems attaching the backlight to the LCD panels resulting in a lower yield.

The problem is due toAppleusing a different LCD display technology this time around to make sure that even the LCD model has minimal bezels all around.The company is expected to price the iPhone XC or iPhone 9 at anywhere between $699 to $849 depending on which estimates you put your faith in.

Other than the new iPhones, the Cupertino giant isexpected to launch a slew of new products including the new Apple Watch Series 4(which leaked earlier), new Macs, aniPad Pro refresh, and the AirPower wireless charging mat. However, Bloomberg mentions that all of this hardware will not be launched this week, with Apple probably scheduling another event sometime in October as well.

Akshay Gangwar

Greetings, tech titans and fellow literary time-travelers! I’m Akshay, your tech-whisperer and Harry Potter’s number one stalker – seriously, don’t ask me how many times I’ve read those books; it’s borderline unhealthy.

Working in the tech journalism industry since 2016, I have 7 years of experience covering everything from technology news, to well-researched resource articles. Now the Content Strategist at Beebom, I often pen down op-eds for our website, sharing expert commentary on the latest in technology, AI, and electric cars.

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