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MyBacklink86 - Reports that say Apple will delay the launch of the latest iPhone re-emerged. This time, the information was revealed by Broadcam CEO, Hock Tan, through in his statement to Bloomberg.
Quoted from GSM Arena, Hock said there was a large cellphone company in North America that delayed its biggest product cycle.
Although it does not reveal its name, it is almost certain that the company called is Apple.
Broadcom itself is a major supplier of iPhone components. One component supplied is Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for the iPhone 11 model.
But not only that, analysts from Moor Insight also predict Broadcom will supply 5G and LTE components for iPhone products in the future.
Moreover, earlier this year, Broadcom reportedly received orders for components with a value of USD 15 billion from Apple.
The delay is known from the company's statement to investors. So, the company said that revenue that is usually earned in the 3rd quarter, is likely to retreat to the 4th quarter.
Despite the delays, it was also explained there were no changes in terms of design and products to be offered. For your information, Apple will usually launch a new iPhone launch in September each year, but for this time the schedule is said to be changing.
It is not separated from the Covid-19 pandemic that is not yet known when it will subside. This information was also reinforced by a report from the investment bank Cowen.
Quoting from the report, they predict that Apple will launch its new iPhone series in November 2020. Usually, the startup Steve Jobs released a new iPhone around September.
Besides being postponed to November 2020, some believe Apple might delay the launch of the iPhone 12 until 2021.
