Apple is requiring its overseas suppliers a price cut on components for the new iPhone 7, in order to maintain its high profit margins, all this despite a global slowdown in smartphone sales, according to the website DigiTimes.
The report states that several Taiwan-based large component suppliers such as Foxconn, Largan Precision, and Pegatron have already been affected, while Strong competition in "Greater China" is forcing companies to "compete aggressively" on Apple's orders by lowering prices (a known market manipulation by large companies).
Currently, Largan Precision is facing stiff competition with Japan-based Kantatsu over camera module orders, while Foxconn and Pegatron are seeing that Apple is adding new ODM partners, like Wistron for the production of its new iPhone 7.
It is expected that Apple announces the new iPhone 7 in September of this year. It is also expected that the new design of Apple's flagship will maintain the design of the iPhone 6s, with fast Apple "A10" processors, resistant to dust and water, repositioned antenna bands and a faster LTE band, as well as the Wifi. A dual-lens camera and 3 GB of RAM that may be exclusive to the 5,5-inch model (Plus / Pro).
Other rumored features include a smart connector, stereo speakers, and a pressure- and touch-sensitive home button, but it's not entirely clear if each of those features are intended for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (Pro), this isn't. has been confirmed yet. It is also presumed that the new iPhone has an AMOLED screen and a tough glass exterior for 2017.