Rumors suggest that Apple plans to discontinue the iPhone 5c production line from next year. This colorful, budget-friendly device, currently available only in an 8GB configuration, provides the most affordable entry point into Apple’s ecosystem. Unveiled amidst much fanfare in late 2013, this device was notable for its varied color options and lower price point compared to the flagship iPhone iterations.
The alleged discontinuation aligns with earlier predictions made by renowned Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities. Kuo, known for his impressive track record of accurately forecasting Apple’s undeclared strategies, suggested that production for both the iPhone 5c and the iPhone 4S would cease in 2015. This move was supposedly set to happen once specific promotional campaigns had concluded.
However intriguing these reports may be, it’s important to recall their speculative nature. Despite its lower cost, the iPhone 5c has consistently trailed its pricier sibling, the iPhone 5s, in sales, as shown in the charts below. Nevertheless, it remains uncertain if this sales disparity is the primary reason for the proposed discontinuation.
The source of this rumor is macrumors, a website known for its up-to-the-minute Apple news. We will inform our readers once we receive official confirmation from Apple.
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