iPhone 5 Actually Launching in October, Not September?

Monday August 1, 2011 2:52 am PDT by Arnold Kim

AllThingsD offers some disappointing news for those waiting for an iPhone 5. According to the site, Apple won't be launching the iPhone 5 in September as rumored. Instead, the iPhone 5 will launch in October, according to "a source familiar with Apple's plans".

So, when can we expect the company to uncrate the iPhone 5?
“October,” the source said, while declining to offer a hard launch date. Other sources said it will be later in the month rather than earlier.

There are no other details about the specs, and they suggest it could end up launching late in October.

AllThingsD tends to be well connected with industry sources, so there is reason to believe their rumors. It still seems possible that Apple may pre-announce the iPhone 5 for some small period. Historically, Apple has held their fall media event in September.

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Zulithe

11 months ago

Like many here, I have been trying to squeeze a little more life out of my aging iPhone 3GS while waiting for the next hardware revision.

It's been difficult this last year seeing everyone walking around with iPhone 4s, but finally my time is almost at hand!

Rating: 8 Positives / 1 Negatives

arbitter

11 months ago

They'd better step it up a notch! Other smart-phones are being released all the time, Apple only has one design that gets refreshed yearly, but now a year and a half. Competition was and is far, but in a year and a half they can learn a lot to catch up.

If I've got the money, and if it's a redesign, this might be my first iPhone ever. Not that I don't like the current design, love it, but I want my phone to be distinguishable from the current one :p

Rating: 11 Positives / 4 Negatives

lightning inc.

11 months ago

Just shoot me already!
still with my iPhone 3G and can't wait switching it :X

Rating: 8 Positives / 3 Negatives

Jerome Morrow

11 months ago

I hope no one dies waiting, because this is getting too funny to read.

Rating: 6 Positives / 1 Negatives

ghost187

11 months ago

People there is only ONE reason Apple would wait extra long for iPhone 5. There must be a hardware part that is not available till september/october, and it must be worth the wait. There is only one thing I can think of and that is 2nd gen, power efficient LTE chips. I mean, what else could it be?

Rating: 10 Positives / 5 Negatives

Tanguyvd

11 months ago

the longer Apple waits, the better the new iPhone will be :rolleyes:

Rating: 15 Positives / 10 Negatives

wackymacky

11 months ago

I won't believe any of these rumors till I see it on the apple site.

Rating: 4 Positives / 0 Negatives

gramirez2012

11 months ago

Why would they increase Apple Store staffing from mid-August through September if the iPhone wouldn't be released until October. I don't believe it, especially since Apple is notorious for September releases.

Rating: 3 Positives / 0 Negatives

Jerome Morrow

11 months ago

There is a level of desperation here that is kind of sad and scary.

I'm sure the new iPhone will be terrific, or not.

BUT IT'S JUST A PHONE!! NOT A CURE FOR CANCER!! :eek:

A little perspective here.:)

Indeed.

Rating: 3 Positives / 0 Negatives