It’s that time of year again, iPhone lovers. Get your sleeping bag ready. Save your place in line. Apple’s iPhone 7 is coming. And it’s coming soon.
First off, Apple does not have an official iPhone 7 release date. But Venture Beat reporter Even Blass is one of the most respected bloggers in the tech media. He has an excellent record of predicting Apple release dates. Yesterday, Blass tweeted the next iPhone will be on the week of September 12, 2016. Other rumors are out there. The rumors say there will be three versions of iPhone 7. There are blogs and photos bragging about larger screens and more storage. There’s a rumor of an iPhone 7 professional version, but Blass dismissed it. Blass speculates two new versions. Blass tweeted their potential code names: Sonora and Dos Palos. Other insiders and analysts predict a September release, but so far, Blass has been the most specific. A September release is Apple’s strategic move. A September iPhone 7 release could do wonders to boost 3rd quarter 2016 profits. The price of the iPhone 7 is not yet known. Apple doesn’t respond to speculation and rumors, no matter the accuracy. They’re not going to start now.
As usual, Apple’s bottom line, as well as their hopes and dreams, will depend on this upcoming release. But this year, they may have a harder row to plow. China is in the midst of a recession. They’re one of Apple’s biggest consumers. The US economy isn’t so hot either. The numbers might look good. But dig down deeper, and you’ll see a different story. Every insider says the release date is critical. Even a couple of days off can throw the whole event out of whack. So I hope Apple is very careful with every detail with this promotion and release. More is riding on iPhone 7 results than any other iPhone in history. How much would you pay for an iPhone 7?