Apple mulls deferring launch of 5G iPhones by months

Apple is planning to delay the launch of its 5G iPhone models by months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Nikkei Asian Review reported on Thursday. The global COVID-19 pandemic has majorly impacted the demand and supply operations of the Cupertino-based company. Originally, Apple was speculated to retain its schedule of launching its new iPhone devices in September.

Apple has held multiple internal discussions on deferring the launch of its 5G smartphones, the release of which was scheduled for September, by months as its supply chains have been hit by the pandemic. The current situation is also likely to “tame” the reception of its first 5G iPhone which the company needs to be a “hit,” the report said.