There’s word that Apple is secretly planning to launch an entry-level iPhone one that will retail for just $99. Apple has usually announced and released its iPhones at the beginning of the summer season.
According to a research note by RBC Capital Markets, analyst Mike Abramsky said that Apple would launch the entry-level device alongside an iPhone 3G performance upgrade in June or July. He forecasts that a $99 iPhone could increase unit sales by as much as 69%.
The arrival of the $99 iPhone will create a division between the high-end and low-end models for the first time in the product line. According to Abramsky, the $99 iPhone may drop 3G and GPS in order to keep the price low. The $99 iPhone will retain Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and the 3.5-inch, 480 x 320 screen of the current models, according to the report.
In addition to the $99 stripped-down version, Apple will release a third generation “premium” iPhone that will include an higher resolution, 720 x 480 screen, a video camera and either 16 or 32GB of flash memory.
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