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Apple will launch its next-generation iPhone 6 at an event on Tuesday, September 9, reports Re/code. The company has reportedly scheduled a big media event for that date and in the past, September has been a month reserved for the introduction of new iPhones.

Following the September 9 introduction, the iPhone 6 will likely be available to customers on a corresponding Friday roughly a week and a half later, possibly September 19.

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4.7 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models compared to iPhone 5s​
Apple has scheduled a big media event for Tuesday, Sept. 9 -- a date to which Apple numerologists will strain to attribute significance. As with September events past, the focal point of this one is to be Apple's next-generation iPhones, which are expected to feature larger displays of 4.7 and 5.5 inches and run speedy new A8 processors. Apple declined comment.
Apple's iPhone 6 launch event will see the debut of the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, which is expected to include a thinner, lighter chassis with an iPod-touch style design along with an A8 processor and an improved camera. The event may also see the introduction of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6, which is said to be experiencing production issues and may ship to customers somewhat later than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, in late 2014 or early 2015.

Re/code, composed of the former AllThingsD team, has a perfect track record when it comes to launch date reports. The site has also suggested Apple is aiming to introduce the iWatch at an October event.

Update 11:35 AM PT: The Wall Street Journal has confirmed Re/code's report, with a source pointing towards a September 9 debut date for the iPhone 6. Bloomberg has confirmed the September 9 event date as well.

Article Link: Apple to Hold iPhone Event on September 9
 

ValSalva

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I'll believe this when Jim Dalrymple gives us a "yep" or a "nope". But it makes sense for the 9th or the 16th of September.
 

stuffradio

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This coincides nicely with my idea of the next iOS 8 beta being the Gold Master, because beta 5 expires October 6. So Gold Master comes out September 9.
 

ensee

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And released on the 17th, maybe the 19th of September? I don't buy the october release date - it'd completely mess up their holiday quarter numbers to lose a month of sales.
 

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predictions: iPhone 6 4.7 release in Oct, iPhone 6 Mammoth in March, 2015
 

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Who is Jim Dalrymple ?

He's an Apple journalist who Apple leaks information to. He will confirm or deny rumors with his trademark "Yep/Nope." AFAIK he's never been wrong.

I'll believe this when Jim Dalrymple gives us a "yep" or a "nope". But it makes sense for the 9th or the 16th of September.

This is almost as good. Re/code is run by Walt Mossberg, and Apple would leak things to him when he worked at the WSJ/AllThingsD.

predictions: iPhone 6 4.7 release in Oct, iPhone 6 Mammoth in March, 2015

Why Oct? iPhones have usually come out a week after. Sept 19. Seems like a good bet.

But if the 5.5" does exist, given the lack of leaks, I don't think we'll see it for at least a few months.
 

elev8d

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Heyohhh! First bit of exciting news in a while. :D I hope it's true. I'm taking it with a grain of skepticism since we received a report not to long ago about it being pushed to October.
 

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That means it will be available to buy from September 19. New iOS is always released 2 days before iPhone launch, so according to the schedule iOS 8 will debut on September 17.
 
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Heyohhh! First bit of exciting news in a while. :D I hope it's true. I'm taking it with a grain of skepticism since we received a report not to long ago about it being pushed to October.
You mean a grain of salt. If you took it with a grain of skepticism, that would mean you are hardly skeptical at all.

As for the event, I hope it's sooner than later.
 
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