Apple’s iPhone 16 unveiling is only a month away, and today a new report indicates the event will bring good news to Korean users. For the first time since the iPhone 3GS, Apple reportedly plans to bring its iPhone 16 to Korea as part of the September launch wave.
iPhone 16 would be first time in 15 years for Korea to join launch wave
Nam Hyun-woo writes for The Korea Times:
“Expectations are growing among Apple users in Korea as rumors suggest that Korea could be among the first regions for the iPhone 16 launch.
Korean mobile carriers are not confirming whether the country is included in the list of first-release countries. However, several Korean media outlets have reported the early release as confirmed, citing unidentified sources.”
Normally the newest iPhones don’t arrive in Korea until weeks after the initial launch wave of other countries.
The piece speculates, however, that Apple’s recent challenges in China may be a factor….
Source 9to5mac.com