We are just a few weeks away from being able to meet the iPhone 16 and reveal all the unknowns surrounding it, such as its colors, its charging system or even if there will be any surprises in its design. But beyond its physical characteristics, The rumors are also reaching their way of spreading around the world.
The most veteran Apple users will already know that the new iPhones that Apple presents do not reach all countries on the planet at the same time. First there are a few lucky ones who receive the first units before the rest of the countries, which includes Spain itselfBut this year we may have some surprises.
The iPhone 16 will have a leading role in South Korea
South Korea would be the lucky one to receive all the iPhone 16 in the first round of deliveries. This is something really interesting if we look back we have to move to the year 2009 which was the last time Korea debuted with an iPhone launch, specifically the iPhone 3GS.
The media automatically contacted the teleoperators themselves to find out if this information is real. But they have not been able to report anything due to Apple’s strategy of keeping a low profile in its communication with partners. Although we are talking about a decision that It would make a lot of sense if we look at the importance of Apple in the country.
The logical thing is that the Cupertino company would focus on those countries with a high market share for its products to launch its new iPhone models first. But this has not been the case in recent years, generating much criticism.
Such is the market share that, according to Counterpoint Research, Apple has a 24% presence in the Asian country during the first quarter of this year. However, the need for certification from the Korean National Radio Research Agency makes it necessary to delay the process, according to company sources.
But this year it would be different in order to satisfy this population, with young people being the ones who prefer to use an Apple product and another brand like Samsung.
Although reading all this you can surely ask yourself a big question: What is happening with Latin America and why are they not arriving there in this first batch? If we look at the list of the first countries to receive the iPhone 15, the only American country to receive the iPhone 15 is Mexico, excluding the US and Canada. The countries in the south of the continent are relegated to second place and there are no rumours that this will change in the short term.
The reason for this is also the market share and sales that the company has in these countries. Assuming that in some of them you cannot find an Apple Store (or one has only recently been installed), it is worth highlighting the fact that low presence of iPhone among consumers. The market share between these countries is around 5% and for the manufacturer it is not an attractive place to move its new product.
Although, to know where and when the iPhone 16 will arrive we will still have to wait. Rumors already point to September 10 for the long-awaited Keynote. A very special Keynote where Applesfera in previous years has had a space to bring you all the news of all the products that are launched here.
Cover | iPhone 16 render from MacRumors