Why iPhone changes will occur in 2017

Sources familiar with the production cycle of the iPhone, claim that the new generation of smartphones Apple externally not be very different from the iPhone 6 or 6s. Out in September, the iPhone 7 shall only minor changes, while global changes planned in 2017. Apple Cowen & Co analyst timothy Аркьюри told why the Cupertino company has decided this year to pause and publish radically updated iPhone.

According to the expert, in the last six quarters between iPhone users, on average, 33%, new models of Apple's smartphone after its release are passed. The analyst predicts that in the next five quarters of this percentage increases to 43%. Therefore, increased interest among Apple customers will occur in 2017.

At this time in the world they work 575 million iPhone. This means that next year the existing users of band 275 million devices.

significant changes in the appearance of an iPhone worth the wait in 2017. The first iPhone got rid of the LCD screen to benefit the OLED screen technology. It is also assumed that the machine receives full glass casing and fingerprint scanner Touch ID is mounted directly on the device screen, while a physical Home button will be settled in favor of the Force Touch technology. The chief designer of Apple, Jonathan Айв for several years strives iPhone front looked like a glass surface.

I must say, we always reach the usual cycle of annual updates, Apple risking much. Analysts believe that, compared with 2015 sales of iPhone просядут at 1.8%, due to the absence of major design changes. This decision probably not like investors and put the company in an awkward position. However, in 2017, sales surge will occur at 10.7%, thanks to innovations in the iPhone in August.

As usual, Apple does not comment on these statements.