Apple will launch a 6.1-inch iphone with lcd screen and aluminum back

It was just three months ago that Apple presented its new iPhone models, but the American company already has its sights set on 2018. And more details are being known about one of the models that will launch next year. It seems that at least in one of the devices they leave the glass rear and return to the metal. It is expected to have an aluminum rear.

Apple to launch 6.1-inch iPhone with LCD screen and aluminum back

Additionally, Apple is expected to launch two iPhones with 6.1-inch and 6.5-inch displays, maintaining the borderless aesthetic we've seen this year. So a larger screen like these does not mean that the device has to be bigger.

Apple bets on LCD screens

It seems that Apple is not going to bet on following the line marked this year with the glass back. Although from an aesthetic point of view it looks great and the design of the device is spectacular, there are problems. Since it makes the device much more vulnerable. The costs are also higher. So returning to aluminum as planned seems the most logical, since it is stronger and cheaper.

The screen is also expected to be LCD. This appears to be a move by the company to reduce its dependency on Samsung. Until now, the Korean multinational has been in charge of supplying the screens to the American company.

So it seems that Apple seeks to reduce production costs, which have been high with the iPhone X. In addition to seeking to depend less on Samsung. We will see how this experiment turns out and if the new device that arrives next year will be up to it.

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