iPhone 6C Release Date In April 2016, Says China Mobile

The iPhone 6C release date is happening in April 2016, according to Apple's carrier partner China Mobile.

Apple Insider reported that a product launch calendar of the said carrier revealed that the rumored 4-inch smartphone is making a comeback next year.

The rumors was sparked when MyDrivers spotted a product presentation from China Mobile. The characters mentioned Apple and April. Moreover, the upper right box of the chart showed on-screen mentions of Apple's new handsets.

KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi Kuo, who has high credibility when it comes to Apple rumors, think that Apple will release the iPhone 6C to cater to the mid-range market. The analyst claimed that the handset's screen will include a 2.5D cover glass with a slightly curved same with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S.

It is believed that the iPhone 6C will be a low end smartphone similar to iPhone 5C, but with a more premium feel thanks to a metal chassis that is iPhone known for. Aside from the 4-inch screen display, the smaller iPhone will include a A9 processor and Apple Pay support.

One of the missing features in the iPhone 6C is the 3D Touch pressure sense present in the iPhone 6S series.

iPhone 7, on the other hand, will reportedly revamp its sensors saying that the device will include a screen more sensitive to touch and will yield to easy controls. Other purported features of the handset are DSLR-quality camera, light field imaging, iOS 10 software and A10 processor.

Reports are saying that the tech company is following its patterned release date and will launch the new iPhone in the fall. Meanwhile, other publications state that Apple will hold an earlier release of the handset this summer.

Meanwhile, there is no official word whether Apple will release an iPhone 6C much less its release date.

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