iPhone 9 Rumor Roundup

If you’re like us, you’re interested in hearing what Apple has planned for the next wave of iPhone releases. Rumors are swirling that we can expect to see a less-expensive full-screen iPhone this year, likely even next month. The projected phone is rumored to be called the iPhone 9, putting it as the step between the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X, both of which launched last year.

iPhone 9 Rumor Roundup

What to Expect

Rumor has it that the iPhone 9 will launch in September, likely alongside an update to the iPhone X. The iPhone X successor, likely to be called the iPhone 11 or iPhone XI, will likely be much more expensive and sport an OLED screen. The 9, by contrast, is likely to be much more affordable and sport an LED screen. This means that the image quality of the 9 will be inferior, but it will allow for its lower price tag.

Name Rumors

It is also likely that the iPhone line will adopt a similar naming convention as the Mac and iPad lines. Currently, neither Mac nor iPad sport any model numbers; instead, they are identified by the year they released. This could happen with the iPhone, with the smaller, non-OLED line becoming simple “new iPhone,” while the larger, OLED line keeps the X after its name. So, you would say something like “I have the new 2018 iPhone,” or “I have an iPhone X from 2018.” This is much cleaner than the current mess of numbers, thanks in large part to Apple skipping 9 when they released the 8 and X last year.

Price Rumors

Rumor also hold that the iPhone 9, or whatever it ends up being called, will cost somewhere between $600-$700. That makes it rather affordable for an iPhone, but means it’s still somewhat pricey. However, it makes sense that a mainline Apple phone would be expensive, even if it is the “affordable” option. iPhones have become a symbol of status and a statement of style, and they seem to sell at any price point.

When to Expect It

If previous trends hold true, we can expect to see this year’s iPhones around September. This is roughly the time of year Apple launches new devices every year, so we can expect that to stay true. Expect to hear more news in the coming weeks as Apple gears up for the release push. If the iPhone X is any indication, Apple is looking to keep redefining the smartphone industry. They launched the whole thing back in 2007, after all, so it only makes sense that they would keep pushing the envelope.