Apple’s iPhone 14 Professional Max, the corporate’s strongest telephone, is already fairly pricy, beginning at $1,099. However Apple is contemplating launching a good pricier telephone, probably known as the iPhone Extremely, as quickly as subsequent yr.

That is in line with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who wrote concerning the gadget in his “Energy On”(Opens in a brand new window) publication.

Gurman claims that Apple has internally mentioned the iPhone Extremely, and that it may arrive in 2024. He gives no concrete particulars concerning the upcoming telephone, although he does say it may have a extra highly effective digicam and chip, in addition to a bigger show than the iPhone Professional Max. The iPhone Extremely may even have some barely extra extravagant options, reminiscent of not having a charging port (relying as a substitute on wi-fi connectivity and charging alone).

Apple’s inner discussions about upcoming merchandise are not any assure that these merchandise will ever see the sunshine of day. However there are indications that the corporate is contemplating an ultra-high-end line of merchandise. Most likely the strongest amongst them is the existence of Apple Watch Extremely, which sits above different Watch classes with a bigger show and a number of other extra options, in addition to the next beginning value of $799. The corporate has additionally added extra distinctive options to its Professional fashions, separating them from “common” iPhones – most notably, solely the brand new Professional fashions have the Dynamic Island.

Gurman’s report follows the remarks of Apple CEO Tim Prepare dinner, who mentioned the topic of iPhone pricing at Apple’s newest earnings name. In the course of the name, Prepare dinner stated that prospects may most likely be persuaded to spend extra for a high-end iPhone, which he thinks has change into “integral” to prospects’ lives.

“I feel individuals are prepared to actually stretch to get the perfect they’ll afford in that class,” stated Prepare dinner.