German Carriers Preparing for September 18 iPhone 6s Launch

[MacRumors]

Two of the three major mobile providers in Germany are said to be preparing for an iPhone 6s launch on Friday, September 18, reports German Apple news site Macerkopf [Google Translate]. Carriers expect the iPhone 6s to be available for purchase beginning on that date, which is in line with previous rumors and past launch timelines.

Earlier this month, BuzzFeed's John Packzkowski, who has reliably predicted several Apple event dates in the past, said Apple would hold its iPhone 6s launch event on Wednesday, September 9. After launch events, Apple typically accepts pre-orders on the Friday of the event week, before starting to ship orders on the following week.

If Apple accepts iPhone 6s pre-orders, we can expect them to become available beginning on September 11, with the iPhone then shipping out to customers on September 18, as cited by German carriers. It is not yet clear if Apple will be allowing pre-orders for the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

For the iPhone 6, Apple introduced the device on Tuesday, September 9, began accepting pre-orders on Friday, September 12, and then launched the device on Friday, September 19. It appears the iPhone 6s will follow a very similar launch timeline.

As for iOS 9, Apple often releases the operating system a few days before the iPhone becomes available, suggesting we could see a public launch on Wednesday, September 16.

Apple's iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are expected to include an A9 processor, 2GB RAM, Force Touch capabilities, and an improved camera. While the devices will be the same size as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, there may be a small increase in thickness and height to accommodate Force Touch and internal material and structural changes designed to make the devices less prone to bending.

Article Link: German Carriers Preparing for September 18 iPhone 6s Launch

 

[sniffies]

Will there be lines? Or is it gonna be another Apple Watch-style release?

 

[Onimusha370]

literally this minute sold my iPhone 6!
gonna be a long month

 

[mw360]

Will there be lines?

Lines of YouTube hacks hoping to be the first to find some way to make it malfunction.

 

[Tankmaze]

Its that time of the year again !! so excited !

 

[ArtOfWarfare]

I feel like 9/11 is still too recent - I'd avoid doing anything on that day in the US until 2021 at least, I think.

 

[Rocketman]

Leaning toward the 6S for 3 folks.

 

[Glideslope]

Will there be lines? Or is it gonna be another Apple Watch-style release?

Will be very dependent on your Carrier/Type of Plan/Change of Use/Plan.

There will be options only available to phones sold in Carrier Online orders and B&M's, and options only available for Apple Online Orders or in Apple B&M's.

 

[MrGuder]

Get ready everyone....and of course sales will double compared to last years launch as Apple always says.

 

[cariacou]

so invitations coming asap I guess if event is september 9th?
that means confirmation of the rumors very soon

 

[2457282]

Will there be lines? Or is it gonna be another Apple Watch-style release?

Is angela managing this release?

 

[bbeagle]

I feel like 9/11 is still too recent - I'd avoid doing anything on that day in the US until 2021 at least, I think.

What does a September 18 release have to do with September 11?

The September 11 is a PRE-ORDER date. You're scared of pre-ordering on September 11?

 

[vertsix]

And iPhone 7 rumors launch September 19th!

 

[The Game 161]

Can't wait

 

[currentinterest]

I will be ordering three 64GB 6S models and one 128GB 6S Plus on day one. Full upgrades for everyone in the family now that we all are on a Next plan. These plans will ensure huge launch numbers for Apple for years to come.

 

[ogun7]

Will be very dependent on your Carrier/Type of Plan/Change of Use/Plan.

There will be options only available to phones sold in Carrier Online orders and B&M's, and options only available for Apple Online Orders or in Apple B&M's. [/QUOTE]

What is "B&M"?

 

[nepalisherpa]

Wonder when the first few idiots (oh, sorry, die-hard fans) will start camping outside Apple stores.

 

[agsystems]

Its that time of the year again !! so excited !

 

[agsystems]

I will be ordering three 64GB 6S models and one 128GB 6S Plus on day one. Full upgrades for everyone in the family now that we all are on a Next plan. These plans will ensure huge launch numbers for Apple for years to come.

Nonsense - I've been saying that for awhile and someone in the forum call me an idiot.

In my household, we will be upgrading 7 phones on day 1 - no reason to wait.

 

[justperry]

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[iGeek2014]

If pre-orders go ahead on September 11th at 08.01am here in the UK that could be very bad for my bank balance; I'm off work that day.

 

[Kar98]

Will be very dependent on your Carrier/Type of Plan/Change of Use/Plan.

There will be options only available to phones sold in Carrier Online orders and B&M's, and options only available for Apple Online Orders or in Apple B&M's.

What is "B&M"?[/QUOTE]

"Brick and Mortar", cutesy business slang for physical retail locations, as opposed to online shops.

 

[Sloppy.Joe]

One month more. I hope it's a good one...

 

[travis64]

Nonsense - I've been saying that for awhile and someone in the forum call me an idiot.

In my household, we will be upgrading 7 phones on day 1 - no reason to wait.

Reason you will be waiting is because it will be sold out in 4 mins

 

[andiwm2003]

How long did it take for the iPhone 6 to become available in stores as unlocked phone? Also do we expect shortages because of the new pressure sensitive screens?