iPhone 5 and iPad Mini to be Announced on September 12th with iPhone 5 Release September 21st

MacRumors · Jul 30, 2012, 07:18 AM

iMore reports that they have heard that the next generation iPhone, new iPod nano, and all new 7.85" iPad mini will be announced on September 12th. They also pinpoint the actual launch date for the next iPhone as September 21, 2012.

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iMore has heard that Apple is planning to debut the new iPhone at a special event on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, with the release date to follow 9 days later on Friday, September 21. This information comes from sources who have proven accurate in the past.

The next-generation iPhone, which is frequently referred to as the "iPhone 5", is expected to have a taller 4" screen as shown in the above photo. Rumors have also suggested the inclusion of high speed LTE wireless networking.

While we generally refer to the next iPhone as the "iPhone 5", if Apple follows the example of their most recent iPad release, they may drop the numbering scheme with every new iPhone release. The 3rd generation iPad was simply called "the new iPad" in all press materials. Similarly, it seems likely that Apple will simply refer to the next iPhone as "the new iPhone".

While the 7.85" iPad mini has been long rumored, there has been a notable increase in the frequency and volume of rumors related to the product. The smaller iPad is believed to help Apple fill a cheaper price point in their tablet lineup.

iMore has been an accurate source of release date information in the past. They previously pinpointed the iPad 3 launch date as well as pre-order date for the iPhone 4S.

Article Link: iPhone 5 and iPad Mini to be Announced on September 12th with iPhone 5 Release September 21st

WiiDSmoker · Jul 30, 2012, 07:19 AM

Sounds good to me. Won't need the smaller tablet though!

ThatsMeRight · Jul 30, 2012, 07:19 AM

I predict: they continue the "iPhone (something)"-naming scheme.

Feed Me · Jul 30, 2012, 07:19 AM

No new iPod touch? Seems silly they'd discontinue their best selling iPod or even let it languish with that crappy A4 for another year.

DTphonehome · Jul 30, 2012, 07:20 AM

Noice!

KnightWRX · Jul 30, 2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MacRumors

The 3rd generation iPad was simply called the new "iPad" in all press materials. Similarly, it seems likely that Apple will simply refer to the next iPhone as the new "iPhone".

FTTFY MacRumors.

"The new" is not part of the model name.

Yelmurc · Jul 30, 2012, 07:21 AM

So this should but the event announcement at the first week in September?

Jack Delgado · Jul 30, 2012, 07:22 AM

Awesome... my iPhone 4 is running out of steam (battery, that is)

Jessica Lares · Jul 30, 2012, 07:22 AM

If the new iPhone looks like that, I'm not bothering. The iPad Mini though... Yes!

arn · Jul 30, 2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KnightWRX

FTTFY MacRumors.

"The new" is not part of the model name.

I didn't say it was. I think the original quotes are right. Apple did refer to it as "the new iPad" in all press materials.

arn

tazinho · Jul 30, 2012, 07:23 AM

Seems more a case of when not if now. I would have thought there would have been more part leaks by now though of the iPad mini, considering the number of iPhone part leaks. Maybe it's due to the factory they are being built in and less information is leaked from one manufacturer / workforce to the next.

Apollo231 · Jul 30, 2012, 07:23 AM

It's the iPhone 6! Why isn't being report as such?! Once the numbering is taken off it should be numbered by generation and 6 is the appropriate code

Bananaogre · Jul 30, 2012, 07:24 AM

The back to school-campaign ends Sept. 21, so this rumor absolutely makes some sense.

fkhan3 · Jul 30, 2012, 07:25 AM

I hope its not the iPhone pictured above

Liquinn · Jul 30, 2012, 07:25 AM

When will the iPad Mini be released? I'm going to buy that on launch

mattopotamus · Jul 30, 2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Apollo231

It's the iPhone 6! Why isn't being report as such?! Once the numbering is taken off it should be numbered by generation and 6 is the appropriate code

would you consider the 3GS a part of the 3 family? or the 4S part of the 4 family? so the 5 really could work and make sense

WLS · 07:37 AM

"iMore reports that they have heard that the next generation iPhone, new iPod nano, and all new 7.85" iPad mini will be announced on September 12th"

But no mention of a Touch. Since a Mini IS mentioned, I would say the Touch is EOL and will be feature frozen if still available.. Just as well since I was planning on getting a Mini instead of a Touch anyway. I love the Touch 3rd gen that I have but it doesn't have much of a niche anymore. As I said a year ago the number of used iPhones will reach a level that they will be the Touch replacement in many homes.

FSMBP · Jul 30, 2012, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jessica Lares

If the new iPhone looks like that, I'm not bothering. The iPad Mini though... Yes!

I loved reading that exact quote by forum members when the iPhone 4 was leaked. Funny thing is, those members ended up buying the iPhone 4 months later.

Moral of the story, don't judge until you see it in person (along with Apple announcing its new features).

Mackan · Jul 30, 2012, 07:29 AM

September 21st + 3 extra months before it's available in my country...

nfl46 · Jul 30, 2012, 07:29 AM

Tim is probably pissed that everything leaked. We all know the internals will get a bump. I guess the only thing we don't know is, what will be that iPhone 5 gimmick that they claim the iPhone 4S can't run.

ThatsMeRight · Jul 30, 2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mattopotamus

would you consider the 3GS a part of the 3 family? or the 4S part of the 4 family? so the 5 really could work and make sense

3GS: yes, because it's the third iPhone. iPhone 3G: no, it's not part of the 3-family because it's the second iPhone. iPhone 4S: no, I don't consider it part of the 4-family.

tommy060289 · Jul 30, 2012, 07:30 AM

Im calling bulls**t on this as:

1. Is there even any events scheduled in for september with apple. Surely they would be booked by now (even if marked as generic event)
2. Still dont believe in the iPad mini (pointless size)
3. Everyone knew the ipad 3 release date

spiderman0616 · Jul 30, 2012, 07:30 AM

Can't wait to get one. I love my iPhone 4, but I'm getting the two year "I need a new phone" feeling again. I will be pre-ordering ASAP.

ThatsMeRight · Jul 30, 2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by nfl46

Tim is probably pissed that everything leaked. We all know the internals will get a bump. I guess the only thing we don't know is, what will be that iPhone 5 gimmick that they claim the iPhone 4S can't run.

LTE, NFC and obviously all 4"-enhanced iPhone apps.

bad03xtreme · Jul 30, 2012, 07:30 AM

Almost done polishing that turd...

Jul 30, 2012, 07:19 AM	#2
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Feed Me macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Location Location	No new iPod touch? Seems silly they'd discontinue their best selling iPod or even let it languish with that crappy A4 for another year. __________________ I make jokes and I make posts. Be aware, if we appear to be in agreement, I'm probably being sarcastic drunk.
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tazinho macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012	Seems more a case of when not if now. I would have thought there would have been more part leaks by now though of the iPad mini, considering the number of iPhone part leaks. Maybe it's due to the factory they are being built in and less information is leaked from one manufacturer / workforce to the next. __________________ iMac 3.4Ghz 27" Quad Core i7 16GB RAM iPhone 4S 32GB iPad2 32GB Apple TV 3 iPod Nano 16GB
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:19 AM	#3
ThatsMeRight macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2009	I predict: they continue the "iPhone (something)"-naming scheme.
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:20 AM	#5
DTphonehome macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NYC	Noice!
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:22 AM	#8
Jack Delgado macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2012	Awesome... my iPhone 4 is running out of steam (battery, that is)
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:23 AM	#12
Apollo231 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NYC	It's the iPhone 6! Why isn't being report as such?! Once the numbering is taken off it should be numbered by generation and 6 is the appropriate code
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:24 AM	#13
Bananaogre macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Norway	The back to school-campaign ends Sept. 21, so this rumor absolutely makes some sense.
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:25 AM	#14
fkhan3 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2010	I hope its not the iPhone pictured above
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:25 AM	#15
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:28 AM	#17
WLS macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008	"iMore reports that they have heard that the next generation iPhone, new iPod nano, and all new 7.85" iPad mini will be announced on September 12th" But no mention of a Touch. Since a Mini IS mentioned, I would say the Touch is EOL and will be feature frozen if still available.. Just as well since I was planning on getting a Mini instead of a Touch anyway. I love the Touch 3rd gen that I have but it doesn't have much of a niche anymore. As I said a year ago the number of used iPhones will reach a level that they will be the Touch replacement in many homes. __________________ Give a man a gun and he can rob a bank, but give a man a bank and he can rob the world.. Last edited by WLS; Jul 30, 2012 at 07:37 AM.
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:29 AM	#19
Mackan macrumors 65816 Join Date: Sep 2007	September 21st + 3 extra months before it's available in my country...
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:29 AM	#20
nfl46 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Oct 2008	Tim is probably pissed that everything leaked. We all know the internals will get a bump. I guess the only thing we don't know is, what will be that iPhone 5 gimmick that they claim the iPhone 4S can't run. __________________ \| 16GB Apple iPhone 5 \| 13" Macbook Pro \| Apple TV 2 \| 16GB Apple iPad Mini \| 8GB LG Google Nexus 4 \|
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:30 AM	#22
tommy060289 macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2011	Im calling bulls**t on this as: 1. Is there even any events scheduled in for september with apple. Surely they would be booked by now (even if marked as generic event) 2. Still dont believe in the iPad mini (pointless size) 3. Everyone knew the ipad 3 release date
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Jul 30, 2012, 07:30 AM	#23
spiderman0616 macrumors 65816 Join Date: Aug 2010	Can't wait to get one. I love my iPhone 4, but I'm getting the two year "I need a new phone" feeling again. I will be pre-ordering ASAP. __________________ iPhone 5 16 GB black, iPhone 5 16 GB white, 3rd Gen iPad Black 32GB, 16 GB iPad Mini White, Airport Extreme, iPod Classic 120 GB, Macbook, 3rd Gen Apple TV, 2012 Mac Mini
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bad03xtreme macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern, VA	Almost done polishing that turd... __________________ 
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