Apple to reportedly launch iPhone 9 on April 15th

Based on past reports, Cupertino-based tech giant Apple was supposed to launch a low-cost iPhone on March 31st. The upcoming device i.e. iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2 will be the successor to the iPhone SE from 2016. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a few weeks ago it was reported that the phone’s launch was postponed indefinitely. Now according to a tech analyst Jon Prosser, Apple held an internal meeting yesterday to plan the launch of iPhone 9. The company will reportedly announce the smartphone on April 15th with shipments commencing from April 22nd. At the moment it’s unknown whether Apple will release the new iPhone through an online event or by simply issuing a press release. 

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iPhone 9 update

Per an internal meeting yesterday, Apple is now preparing for an April release.

Tentative dates:
- Announcement on April 15
- Shipments on April 22

Keep in mind: we’re in the middle of a pandemic, and things could change.

Fingers crossed

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