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Hope it does launch in August! Does that mean it might be announced earlier? Maybe WWDC ;)
 
An August launch of the iPhone 6 would be a different strategy for Apple, as the company has typically released prior versions of the iPhone in September or October.

iPhone - June
iPhone 3G - July
iPhone 3GS - June
iPhone 4 - June
iPhone 4S - October
iPhone 5 - September
iPhone 5S - September

Apple doesn't have a "typical" release cycle for the iPhone, so at this point why not August.
 
The iPhone 5 came out in September. I'm on a 2-year contract so if iPhone 6 does come out in August, AT&T better let us upgrade without penalty!
I'm in the same boat. But if it happens, then I'll just wait until September.
After all, I have to wait until December for the movie version of Into the Woods.
If it's worth having, it's worth waiting a month for it.
 
Let's hope the rumours are true. I don't think Apple can afford to wait till next year to release the bigger iPhone 6, and they know it. One more year of delay is one more year of how many % of market share going over to the other guys.
 
iPhone - June
iPhone 3G - July
iPhone 3GS - June
iPhone 4 - June
iPhone 4S - October
iPhone 5 - September
iPhone 5S - September

Apple doesn't have a "typical" release cycle for the iPhone, so at this point why not August.

I've changed the wording now! Thanks for your input - I should have clarified I meant the past three versions of the iPhone. :)
 
Let's hope the rumours are true. I don't think Apple can afford to wait till next year to release the bigger iPhone 6, and they know it. One more year of delay is one more year of how many % of market share going over to the other guys.

they wont release it next year BUT apple can afford to if they need to, they dont care about anything they only care to bring the best product.
 
And Apple will ditch the pill-shaped camera flash in favor of the old round one.

Because the MacRumors mockups don't lie. :D
The pill shaped flash was because they couldn't make the a single led do what they wanted it do do. But if they've figured that technical problem out, there's no reason they wouldn't go back to a round shape. It doesn't mean they are going back to the old single-color LED.
 
I guess it is about this "effet d'annonce" and stripping Note 4, Nexus 6 sales.
I would not be surprised if 4,7 and 5,5" are unveiled in August
 
The pill shaped flash was because they couldn't make the a single led do what they wanted it do do. But if they've figured that technical problem out, there's no reason they wouldn't go back to a round shape. It doesn't mean they are going back to the old single-color LED.

Exactly. The new double flash will be concentric.
 
The iphone isnt ready, so please release it in september or august
Larger screened iPhones have been in the works for at least 2 years. I would think the largest company in the world (by market cap) could increase a screen size by .7" in 2 years. Some posters on here imply that Apple just decided a few months ago that they need to produce a bigger phone. The iPhone 7 is already in the works right now.

Apple needs to get these phones out as soon as possible. There will be tens of million holding off on iPhone purchases this summer in anticipation of the new iPhones. The 3rd and 4th qtr could see iPhone sales of under 70 million if they hold off until late September. If they release in August I see 65 million in the 4th qtr, and 80 million in the 1st qtr if they release the 5.5" in late September.

There is no possible way Apple is only producing 90 million more iPhones this year, unless they're referring to Apple's fiscal 2014.
 
It seems as though Apple might have stepped into the world of real market testing. We saw them release two phones last year in one ratio and as the market went to the one it wanted, Apple retooled to support that. Personally, I like the smaller and am happy that it's the first to come out. As for the price increase, that seems like a move to encourage their trade-in program.
 
am i the only that saw the line that said apple is negotiating to RAISE THE PRICE OF IPHONE6 $100??!?! i'm all for a slightly bigger screen. and moreso being able to do two things at once side by side (thatd be an awesome feature) but increase the price? -.- cmon. the phones are already pricey enough as it is.
 
am i the only that saw the line that said apple is negotiating to RAISE THE PRICE OF IPHONE6 $100??!?! i'm all for a slightly bigger screen. and moreso being able to do two things at once side by side (thatd be an awesome feature) but increase the price? -.- cmon. the phones are already pricey enough as it is.

Anyone have a hunch that it's the bigger phone that'll have a $100 premium?
 
they wont release it next year BUT apple can afford to if they need to, they dont care about anything they only care to bring the best product.

LOL, IOS 7.0 do I need to say any more. My iPad 3 still doesn't work right for the App Store.

Imap email for OSX. I got so tired for a fix; gave up waiting. Use Microsoft Outlook now.

Its sad when the best Business apps on my iPad and Computer are from Microsoft.

Yes Apple Hardware is Great; unfortunately their software has been a bit buggy of late and the new features are lagging way behind the competition.
 
hmm for me Apple software and hardware are the best on the market
Use Microsoft overall and see if its flawless like you judge the OSX or iOS7
 
Christmas comes early this year. :D. Does this mean ios 8 will arrive in august as well?

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The iphone isnt ready, so please release it in september or august

this made me chuckle. how do you know the phone isn't ready?
 
LOL, IOS 7.0 do I need to say any more. My iPad 3 still doesn't work right for the App Store.

Imap email for OSX. I got so tired for a fix; gave up waiting. Use Microsoft Outlook now.

Its sad when the best Business apps on my iPad and Computer are from Microsoft.

Yes Apple Hardware is Great; unfortunately their software has been a bit buggy of late and the new features are lagging way behind the competition.

And let's not forget iTunes.
 
If this is true, I'll wait until the 5.5 version is out and see which one suits me better, since I tend to use my current phone more like a mini tablet!
 
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