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Apple to suppliers: Gear up for the next iPhone [Larger Screens!]
www.marketwatch.com ^ | July 21, 2014, 8:51 p.m. EDT | By Lorraine Luk

Posted on 07/22/2014 10:22:59 AM PDT by Red Badger

Apple Inc. is preparing for its largest initial production run of iPhones, betting that larger-screen models will lure consumers now attracted to similar phones from Samsung Electronics Co. and others.

The Cupertino, Calif., company is asking suppliers to manufacture between 70 million and 80 million units combined of two large-screen iPhones with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays by Dec. 30, according to people familiar with the matter.

Its forecast for what is commonly called the iPhone 6 is significantly larger than the initial order last year of between 50 million and 60 million versions of the iPhone 5S and 5C--which had a display measuring 4-inches diagonally, these people said. Both of the coming models are expected to feature metal cases similar to the iPhone 5S and likely come in multiple colors, these people said.

Apple stuck with smaller displays on iPhones even as rival smartphone makers rolled out bigger screens and customers clamored for larger phones. Demand for larger-screen smartphones boosted Samsung, which started offering a 4.8-inch display in its Samsung Galaxy S models in 2012 and introduced an array of bigger phones.

Apple is scheduled to report its fiscal third-quarter results on Tuesday and provide a financial outlook for the current period ending Sept. 28. Historically, Apple has released a new iPhone in mid-September.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Computers/Internet; Music/Entertainment; Science
KEYWORDS: apple; iphone
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To: Jane Long

Guilt written all over his muzzle..................


41 posted on 07/22/2014 1:04:34 PM PDT by Red Badger (If you compromise with evil, you just get more evil..........................)
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To: Red Badger

NOW you’re gettin’ it


42 posted on 07/22/2014 1:12:40 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
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To: Red Badger

what ?


43 posted on 07/22/2014 1:15:53 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
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To: knarf

The new Apple iEars.................

44 posted on 07/22/2014 1:29:07 PM PDT by Red Badger (If you compromise with evil, you just get more evil..........................)
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To: Red Badger

Oh ... THAT Henny Youngman


45 posted on 07/22/2014 1:41:17 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
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To: Red Badger

New owner of LG G3 with 5.5” Quad-HD screen...absolutely love it!!!!!!!!!!


46 posted on 07/22/2014 1:43:12 PM PDT by newfreep (at)
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To: knarf

http://instantrimshot.com/


47 posted on 07/22/2014 2:09:25 PM PDT by Red Badger (If you compromise with evil, you just get more evil..........................)
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To: Red Badger

But I just got an iPhone 5c!


48 posted on 07/22/2014 2:19:26 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: adorno

There are a lot of Apple fanatics waiting for the iAnkleBand.

Just iparolees


49 posted on 07/22/2014 2:23:28 PM PDT by morphing libertarian (Advanced technological development.)
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To: morphing libertarian
Just iparolees?

Not really. The Apple faithful would wear anything, and an iAnkleBracelet, Apple could sell a billion or more. That Apple logo would look cool around their ankles.
50 posted on 07/22/2014 4:13:49 PM PDT by adorno (Y)
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To: adorno

you may have identified a trendy new market, correctional chic. Anklet comes with a blue prison work shirt.


51 posted on 07/22/2014 4:27:50 PM PDT by morphing libertarian (Advanced technological development.)
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To: RayChuang88

I was getting ready to buy a new iPad. Not now. Like you I will combine the two.


52 posted on 07/22/2014 7:18:05 PM PDT by sheana
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