“Thinner and more expensive”…Apple in crisis, set to release ‘iPhone Slim’ next year [IT Rumor]

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, “It is predicted that Apple will introduce a new lineup called ‘Slim’ (tentative name) for next year’s iPhone models.”,
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, “According to tech media such as Dinformation and GSM Arena on the 19th (local time), Apple is expected to launch a thinner iPhone as early as September next year. It is planned to be unveiled alongside the iPhone 17 and may be priced higher than the top model, ‘Pro Max,’ as reported by GSM Arena.”,
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, “It is known that Apple is testing various designs for this device codenamed ‘D23,’ which can be equipped with the latest Application Processor (AP) ‘A19.’ Specific specs such as how much thinner the new iPhone will be compared to existing models have not been confirmed.”,
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, “In addition, Apple is also preparing to release a successor to the ‘iPhone SE’ next spring. The iPhone SE was discontinued after the release of the 3rd generation in March 2022. This series is a budget lineup that inherits the design of early iPhones, including a ‘Home Button,’ priced around 500,000 won.”,
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, “The restructuring of the iPhone lineup is attributed to Apple facing sluggish iPhone sales due to fierce competition with Chinese companies like Huawei, Honor, and Samsung Electronics, according to Dinformation. “,
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, ‘According to research firm International Data Corporation, Samsung had the highest market share in the smartphone market in the first quarter of 2024 at 20.8%, followed by Apple at 17.3%.’,
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, ‘Meanwhile, Apple is set to unveil its strategy to incorporate generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) into the iPhone at the WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) to be held next month.’,
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