<ul><li>Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts a shift to a bi-annual iPhone release schedule from 2025 to 2027, with budget models in the first half and premium models in the second half.</li><li>The change aims to close the marketing gap with Android competitors, driven by intense competition, especially in China.</li><li>Competitors typically release new models in the first half, leading Apple to launch new iPhones during that period to close the gap.</li><li>To maintain market presence year-round amid competition, Apple will introduce various iPhone models in a phased manner from 2025 to 2027.</li></ul>

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts bi-annual iPhone release schedule

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