Next iPad and iPhone Due in "Middle of 2013"?

iphone5Digitimes reports that Apple's suppliers will enjoy a particularly strong 1st Quarter of 2013. The reason cited is due to new iPad and iPhone products "around the middle of 2013".

Apple is expected to introduce its next-generation iPad and iPhone series around the middle of 2013, which will boost demand for ICs in particular communications related chips during the latter half of the first quarter, according to the observers. Component orders placed by Apple, which climbed to high levels prior to the iPhone 5 rollout, will rise again between March and April, the observers indicated.

The "middle of 2013" claim is offered very matter-of-factly despite Apple's recent history of offering fall releases for the iPhone and now the iPad. For example, the iPhone 5 and iPad 4 launched in September and October, respectively.

The claim is somewhat consistent with another report that reported that Apple is already starting trial production of the iPhone 5S with volume production planned for early 2013.

Still, we are hesitant to read too much into this report just yet. Digitimes has had a mixed record in the past with its share of both hits and misses. If the iPhone and iPad launch will indeed be accelerated, we are certain to hear more in the coming months.

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Top Rated Comments

Simplicated Avatar
142 months ago
Really dislike how Apple releases new stuff in 1 year or in a half year. Because they know people have the "I need the latest and greatest" mindset.
:rolleyes: Perhaps they should keep the iPhone 5 forever and not compete with other phone manufacturers.
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JS82712 Avatar
142 months ago
stopped reading at 'Digitimes reports'
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)
uknowimright Avatar
142 months ago
remember when digitimes came up with that stupid 2 ipads in a year rumor that everyone ridiculed because it was so dumb to come true and then it did?
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Fresh1 Avatar
142 months ago
Queue the flame posts.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
troop231 Avatar
142 months ago
Waiting for the iPad mini with Retina display more than anything.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
arn Avatar
142 months ago
remember when digitimes came up with that stupid 2 ipads in a year rumor that everyone ridiculed because it was so dumb to come true and then it did?

https://www.macrumors.com/2012/01/06/ipad-4-headed-for-october-launch-with-ipad-3-as-interim-upgrade/
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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