Save the date: iPhone 5 out September 21st, iPad Mini too?
The iPhone 5 will grace store shelves on 21st September, say sources close to Apple. The iPhone 5 is not the only Apple device rumoured for a September release. Reports also believe that an Apple iPad mini will also be revealed. More on those rumours this way.
Reports of that iPhone 5 release date stem from French blog App4phone.fr (via Cult of Mac). The site says a Chinese accessory-maker had been told by Apple to prepare for the date. The iPhone 5 had previously been predicted to launch in October.
A September date would be earlier than expected, it is thought to get the iPhone 5 in more hands by Christmas. However, as others such as website Cult of Mac has pointed out, Apple will want to avoid officially revealing the iPhone 5 during the 9/11 anniversary, out of respect.
And that of course means readers are advised to take any September launch rumour with a pinch of salt. One thing we do know is that it is coming soon. The iPhone 5 is said to already be in production.
Rumours also point to an iPad mini to accompany the iPhone 5 unveiling. The past few weeks have seen alleged photos of both devices appear online, revealing a 4-inch iPhone 5 with a new dock connector, and a 7-inch iPad. The latter is sure to put a dent in potential Google Nexus 7 tablet sales.
Will you be waiting in line for the iPhone 5 and iPad mini? Let us know in the comments below.
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Dave25 July 2012
They do need to launch it sooner than later as I know many people with itchy fingers wanting a new toy and with the HTC and Samsungs out there they are slowly going to the dark side.
Report as inappropriateChris25 July 2012
If you go on the apple website there is a new iOS update getting released in autumn this year so they will probably be released then with the new iOS.
Report as inappropriateKelly 25 July 2012
So can't wait for the new phone ... Just love apple so as for the mini good luck on that one I'm a proud owner of of iPad 2 ... Looking forward to iOS 6 for my 4s
Report as inappropriatebrendan C*25 July 2012
How much will Iphone 5 be on pay as you go ???
Report as inappropriateDavid27 July 2012
I have been wanting an iPhone for ages. The only reason that I want one is because of the fact that I have an MacBook and the iPhone is the only phone that will sinc up with my laptop which is probably the worst thing about haveing apple computers. I hope that they have sorted out the problem that they had with the original 4GS.
Report as inappropriatemark30 July 2012
as for the new iphone 5. its just a iphone 4s with a bigger screen. so no real update just the screen size. so more of an update rather than a new phone. but all the i-sheep will run out and buy it. personally its too little too late. samsung are king of the smartphone. and HTC second. so this will have to be outstanding to get top again. sadly i just dont think it will happen.
Report as inappropriateSam30 July 2012
Apple should not bring out any iOS products with a 12 pin or what ever dock connector as the 30 pin is tradition (apart from when thy used a FireWire port!)
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