Mega-retailer Wal-Mart is dropping the price on it’s 5c model iPhone to a mere $.97 with a contract, according to spokespeople people for the company.
CNet is reporting that at as of 9 am this morning, Walmart will charge $.97 for it’s budget 5c and $79 for it’s sturdier and flashier counterpart 5S. Prices were previously set at $29 and $99, respectively. Experts are reading the price drop as a move to free up shelf space for the iPhone 6, which is rumored to be set for release in early September.
The 5c was unveiled at a September 2013 media event at
Moreso than any other Apple product, the highly-anticipated iPhone 6 has been the subject of endless rumor and debate. Forbes contributor Anthony Leather provides a good distillation of the internet rumor mill here, highlighting the possible larger screen, better battery life, and upgraded operating system.
The iPhone 6 could be released as early as September 9th, according to reports.