Note this is a rumor. We will see
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/iPhone+5/feature.asp?c=33482
http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/iPhone+5/feature.asp?c=33482
In the sort of hush-hush operation whereby we'd have to kill you etc etc, it seems that Apple is gearing up for a slightly earlier than previously expected iPhone 5 launch.
Our inside source says there will be a press conference announcing the new hardware on October 5th, with retail release occurring a week later.
This broadly fits with the movement of recent rumours, which peaked with a - since proven erroneous - 21st October release date, bought forward to a October 15th date, according to Orange CEO Stephane Richard.
The symbolism works well too: iPhone 5, iOS 5, October 5.