Rumor: Apple begins manufacturing the next iPhone – 99mac

Apple has already begun production of this year’s iPhone models, before an expected launch in September.

Traditionally, Apple releases new versions of its smart phone iPhone in autumn, well before the lucrative Christmas shopping season gets underway. This year, last year’s models Iphone 6 and 6 Plus updated to # iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. Expected changes are faster processor, better camera and a new pink gold color.

This year’s phones are believed to keep the same design, but according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the thickness will increase by approximately 0.2 millimeters because the touch screen is also supported for the Force Touch. The technology makes the phone can distinguish between hard and light touch of the screen, and are already in Apple Watch and trackpad on Apple’s latest laptops.

Now, Bloomberg reported that the production of the new iPhone models have been launched in preparation for a launch in September and refers to people familiar with the manufacturing process. Because the design is largely the same as last year is expected no major production problems.