Apple products, including the iconic iPhone, may not be the first
choice for many small business owners and entrepreneurs because of the
price tag. But that could change if the legendary tech company were to
offer a line of new iPhones at what even some in the industry consider
the unbelievably low price of $99 MSRP.
Actually, the speculation that Apple could release a cheaper version
of the iPhone as early as this summer has circulated for months.
Budget iPhone Could be Coming
This week Reuters reported
Apple is considering a budget iPhone in a plastic casing that might
come in a variety of colors. The report says a cost as low as $99 has
been discussed but not yet finalized.
The article quotes several sources including some in the tech giant’s supply chain in Asia, but Apple has yet to comment.
Back in April, website 9 to 5 Mac went a bit wild speculating about possible colors for a cheaper plastic iPhone line.
The site started with colors used for a line of iPods already on the
market and asked 3D modeler Ferry Passchier to create a gallery of 10
possibilities.
Competition Tends to Drive Down Price
Apple is under pressure to offer lower price and greater variety in a
smartphone and tablet market where it faces increased competition from
many rivals.
Analysts say the company especially needs cheaper products to compete in emerging markets like China and India.
We’ve reported before about budget mobile products targeted specifically at emerging markets,
some not even being offered in the U.S. But there is no indication
whether a cheaper plastic iPhone would be limited to these markets.
Sources say the cheaper phone could be available later this year or as late as 2014.
By Joshua Sophy
Article From : smallbiztrends.com/2013/06/new-apple-iphone-plastic-colored.html
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