The holiday seasons are a typical beacon for gadget rumors for some reason, and Apple are particularly popular in this regard – it’s not rare that around this time, lots of different rumors about their upcoming devices start roaming around, and this year, the rumor mill seems to be focusing on the iPhone 6 Mini. This is a device that’s been rumored ever since the iPhone 6 came out with its Plus version, as various rumors indicated that Apple are also planning to release another counterpart to the device, changing its size in the opposite direction.
According to the most prominent rumors, the device is going to be a combination between the best of the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 5s, taking the special features of the iPhone 6 and putting them together with the dimensions of the iPhone 5s. It’s rumored that the device might be even smaller than that, although that wouldn’t make too much sense according to some experts.
It should also be noted that some have been doubting the credibility of the rumors’ source, as he had previously made some valid predictions, but also some that turned out to be incorrect. In any case, the general consensus is that the prediction somewhat makes sense, as smaller models of smartphones have started to gain some serious popularity in recent time, contrary to the popular belief that the general trend is moving towards “phablet” designs.
If the rumors are true, buyers should expect to see the new device around the middle of 2015, and Apple aren’t planning to release it alongside the iPhone 7. In fact, according to some experts, the company is specifically trying to avoid that situation, as it would mean competing with their own device for popularity. While it’s true that the iPhone 7 would be aimed at a slightly different market segment than the iPhone 6 Mini, it’s still going to offer competition that will interfere with the device’s popularity.
It would be a bit strange for Apple to make a release around that time though, at least for an iPhone device, but the company has been changing the way it works quite a lot recently, and it’s probably not a smart idea to rely on their past trends for judging their future developments. The summer season is definitely a solid period for releasing a new smartphone, and Apple’s fans are seemingly excited about the idea of the iPhone 6 Mini as well, so no matter when Apple decide to put the device out, it should be a major hit in its respective market segment. It will be clear in a few months in any case.