Apple starting 2018 iPhone trial production early to avoid launch delays
Tom Sykes
Posted On 22/03/2018 
Apple is said to begin trial production of their 2018 iPhone line earlier than usual this year to avoid any possible launch delays, with Taiwanese website DigiTimes claiming that low-number test runs will begin in Q2 2018.
Following issues that caused slow production of the 3D sensor modules needed for Apple’s TrueDepth camera system on the iPhone X, the early test production will help the company iron out any issues that could potentially delay the launch of the devices later this year, and could even make more pre-order stock available for initial launch orders.
The Apple Post reported on Wednesday that Apple’s next-generation iPhone X will be approximately 10% cheaper to produce than the current 5.8-inch model, hinting that savings could be past down to the consumer when Apple releases the second-generation device later this year.
What to expect from iPhone in 2018
Reports have suggested Apple will introduce three new iPhone models during 2018, including a new 6.1-inch LCD low-cost iPhone, an update to their current iPhone X, and a new, larger ‘iPhone X Plus’. It’s believed Apple will unveil a new ‘Blush Gold’ iPhone that features a black OLED display and a light-finished back similar to the current iPhone 8.
