Walmart just cut the prices of the current iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, suggesting that the next-generation iPhone 6 may make an imminent debut.
The 16GB iPhone 5C is now priced at $29, down from the previous $49 price point, while the same-capacity iPhone 5S costs $99, down from the previous $149. These new price cuts are available when purchasing an iPhone 5S on a two-year contract with AT&T, Verizon, US Cellular, or Sprint, or an iPhone 5C on-contract with AT&T or Verizon.
The new prices are available as of Friday, June 27, and are applicable for in-store purchases only. It's a common practice for retailers to cut the price of the current generation before a new iPhone is due. Weeks before the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C made their debut, for instance, several retailers including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and others started offering attractive discounts for the iPhone 5.
Moreover, Walmart is not the only one offering lower prices for the current-generation iPhones. Back in May, Best Buy had a promotional weekend during which it allowed customers to trade in older iPhone versions to get attractive discounts on the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The higher-end 5S cost $100, while the 5C model went for $50.
The iPhone 6 is widely expected to debut in two large-screen models, one with a 4.7-inch screen and the other with a 5.5-inch display. The new-generation iPhone is expected to boast notable improvements over its predecessor, including a faster A8 processor, an improved camera, enhanced 4G LTE connectivity, NFC, and wireless charging. Reports so far have suggested that at least one iPhone 6 model may launch in August or September.
Apple has yet to confirm any plans for its next-generation iPhone, but the iPhone 6 is nonetheless expected to make an imminent debut. Whether the new Walmart promotion is a related to the iPhone 6 launch or not remains to be seen, but iFans can nonetheless take advantage of this new offer and get a new iPhone 5S or iPhone 5C at a significantly lower price.
You can find the iPhone 5S here and the iPhone 5C at this link on Walmart's website if you want more details, but the new promotional prices are only available in stores.