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WSJ: Apple may launch less expensive iPhone in 2013

Published Jan 8th, 2013 5:10PM EST
Apple Cheaper IPhone

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The Wall Street Journal

on Tuesday confirmed multiple earlier reports stating that Apple may have plans to launch a low-cost version of the iPhone sometime in the second half of 2013. The smartphone is said to resemble the current iPhone, although it could feature a new external design. One possibility, The Journal suggests, is that Apple (AAPL) will use a different shell made of polycarbonate plastic to bring the price down, although many of the other components could remain the same or be recycled from older iPhone models. Earlier reports have suggested that Apple could launch the “iPhone 5S” by June with several new color options.

Dan joins the BGR team as the Android Editor, covering all things relating to Google’s premiere operating system. His work has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Yahoo News, among other publications. When he isn’t testing the latest devices or apps, he can be found enjoying the sights and sounds of New York City.