iPhone 5 Could be Released on September 12th

iPhone 5 Could be Released as Early as September 12th Throughout the year various reports have suggested that the iPhone 5 would be launched in July, August, September and October, with October being the preferred favourite of many commenters as it would be 12 months after the iPhone 4S launch. The latest reports, however, are suggesting that the iPhone 5 will be launched as early as mid-September.

The information comes via iMore which states that an unnamed source, who has "proven accurate in the past", states that the iPhone 5 will be launched alongside a new iPad at an event held on September 12th, and will be released in most markets 9 days later.

 Various sources have started to claim a September launch is likely, although more recent reports suggest that delays could be likely due to problems in developing state of the art 28 nanometre radio chips that are used in the phone. These chips are exceptionally slim and on the cutting edge of technology – only a few manufacturers possess the ability to manufacturer them. The problem seems to lie in trying to mass produce these chips on such a scale that will be necessary for the number of iPhone 5's that Apple will expect to sell upon launch.

 Apple will be able to counteract this delay by getting a number of other manufacturers to produce the chips, although this all remains hearsay at present. More and more images are appearing online of what is claimed to be the iPhone 5. It is unlikely that Apple has been this lax regarding its upcoming phone, especially considering its past track record regarding product secrecy, although the images do provide some information about what we can most likely expect from the phone and seem to confirm many earlier rumours.

For one thing, it seems almost certain now that the iPhone 5 will feature a taller 4 inch screen. The screen will be similar in width to earlier iPhone screens, and will result in a new 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio. Overall, the physical design is very similar to the iPhone 4 and 4S, and why not? As the saying goes, "if it ain't broke, why fix it?" The current iPhone design has proved immensely popular so far.

However, one of the biggest complaints levelled against the iPhone 4S was the fact that it was virtually indistinguishable from the iPhone 4. Many people buying a new iPhone want other people to instantly recognise that they have the latest model, as for some people it can be somewhat of a status symbol. The decision to adopt a similar, albeit taller, design for the iPhone 5 may prove to be quite unpopular.

The iPhone 5 will also feature iOS 6, including in-car support for Siri, the new 3D Maps app and 3G support for FaceTime. There is no confirmation if the phone will come with NFC or LTE support just yet, although given the establishment of both of these technologies in many markets, their presence seems quite certain. The iPhone 5 is also thought to use a new 19 pin dock connector. We will have to wait until September to see if the current claim is true, although even if iMore's claims are valid there is always the possibility of a delay.

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