After a torrent of speculation surrounding the Apple’s fifth-generation iPhone in recent months — nearly all of which has offered the same launch date — it seems the iPhone 5 may not be arriving this September after all.
According to AllThingsD, who cites a source “familiar with Apple’s plans,” the iPhone 5 will launch in October instead:
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.
Now, you may choose to dismiss this rumor and continue to expect the iPhone 5 this September, however, MacRumors notes that AllThingsD is well connected with industry sources, and could therefore be receiving the most accurate information.
Of course, Apple may still announce the device in September — possibly at its annual iPod media event — but with a delay until its launch the following month.
This is pretty disappointing news to those of you who have been eagerly anticipating the launch of the device next month, especially after its expected refresh came and went with WWDC back in June. But what’s another month? And if those iPhone 5 case leaks are anything to go by, it could be well worth the wait.
Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
22 responses to “iPhone 5 Will Not Be Launching in September [Rumor]”
I give up with these iPhone 5 rumours. Feels at times that anyone and everyone with the slightest bit of authority on Apple products is willing to take a guess at the release date just on the off chance they’re right and can look back and say “I told you so” to the masses.
I’ll just stick to “the iPhone 5 will come out when the iPhone 5 comes out” from now on.
Let’s see, how do you get a lot of clicks from a mundane, uninteresting and unverified news item like:
“iPhone 5 to Launch in October, not September”
Of course, reword it to make it sound like the product might be delayed indefinitely:
“iPhone 5 Will Not Be Launching in September”
And then add [Rumor] to the end to disavow any responsibility for the story’s accuracy.
iPhone 5 Launch in October Not September [Update] http://bit.ly/rtccOO
AllThingsD does have a pretty good track record.
http://appledrunk.com/rumor-ip…
I continue to yearn for the day that Cult of Mac creates sections, including one devoted entirely to Rumors. Also known as Gossip.
Didya hear that….?
Happy Hallowe’en…
iPhone 5 Clone launched in China [pics]http://bit.ly/ofFkOW
I just paid $22,87 for an iPad2-64GB and my girlfriend loves her Panasonic Lumix GF 1 Camera that we got for $38,76 there arriving tomorrow by UPS. I will never pay such expensive retail prices in stores again. Especially when I also sold a 40 inch LED TV to my boss for $675 which only cost me $62,81 to buy. Here is the website we use to get it all from, GrabPenny.com
many rumors indicate that there are still many bugs in iOS 5, I think this is the reason behind the delay? anyhow, I myself am eager to get my hands on the upcoming model, can’t wait.
Ahahah love the photo!
But I want one!
The usual idea is that you would use NFC to set up the link between the two devices and then do an automatic hand over to a different protocol for doing the actual transfer of data – eg Bluetooth,iphone 5