Apple Reported to Announce Next iPhone on September 10

[george]

Apple Reported to Announce Next iPhone on September 10

Speculation about the next iPhone -- presumably called the iPhone 5S -- have been mounting over the last few months, and now, a launch date may be at hand.

According to technology website All Things D, Apple will hold a special event September 10 to announce the next version of the iPhone and more details about iOS 7, the next version of the iPhone and iPad operating system.

When reached by ABC News, Apple declined to comment on the report. However, the date would fall into Apple's usual iPhone launch schedule -- it was close to a year ago on Sept. 12, 2012 that the company released the iPhone 5. Apple has typically announced its new hardware products on a Tuesday or Wednesday and then begun delivery and selling them in stores a week and a half after on a Friday.

Forget the Next iPhone: Here's What the iOS Software Will Look Like

The next iPhone is expected to have a similar design to the current iPhone 5, but add a fingerprint reader for added security, faster internal organs and an improved camera. Apple has also been rumored to be working on a more affordable version of the iPhone, named the iPhone 5C. The "C" is said to stand for "colors" as reports indicate that the plastic version of the phone will come in a selection of colors.

While Apple has not commented on the forthcoming iPhones, it has shown off the software that will run on them. In June, Apple previewed its iOS 7 software, which has a radically different design and some new features, including new Siri voices and a control center with easy access to settings menus.

For those who already own an iPhone and are not planning to upgrade to the forthcoming iPhone model, iOS 7 will be available for as a free software update for iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, iPad mini and iPod touch (fifth generation).

Apple has been facing mounting pressure from investors and consumers to release products at a faster rate. During Apple's third-quarter earnings call, company CEO Tim Cook said that the company was working on many new "amazing products" that would be introduced "in the fall and across 2014."

-- ABC News 2013-06-12

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/apple-reported-announce-iphone-september-10/

[HUAHIN62]

And who wants to buy a brand thats busy tanking? In 5 years Apple will be the next BB/RIM, no company can innovate fast enough to satisfy a market as diverse as the smartphone/tablet markets. Apple is limited to market segments which growth is declining and with more companies competing in these segments Apple is losing market share (China will become the biggest smartphone market this year and Apple fell back to the 6th position). Companies like Samsung are competing in many segments and is protected from growth declines in specific markets segments. Carriers are starting to drop Apple because of the companies high subsidy percentage on new phones. Last but not least I am waiting for a Snowden bomb to drop regarding NSA cracking of Apple products, think about it, Windows, FB, Yahoo and Google was asked/forced to cooperate with the snoopers why not Apple?

[IsaanUSA]

a more affordable version of the iPhone, named the iPhone 5C. The "C" is said to stand for "colors"

LOL. Everyone else says the C stands for cheap

[GirlDrinkDrunk]

im happy with my android. very happy thanks.

[thrilled]

Get an upgrade , spend more money. I'll hold onto my 3GS for at least A couple more years

[wooloomooloo]

I love my iPhone 5. It's solid particularly with the bumper that adorns it and extremely reliable. I'm content in the knowledge that if it goes wrong I can take myself down to the Apple shop and get a replacement with no problem.

It does everything I want and does it well. I've also got a 4G tariff which brings out the best in the phone. I have a great pair of earphones (buds) to finish it off. There's nothing I don't like about it.

I've no beef with Samsung or any other brand or operating system, I've just never tried them and happy with what I've got.

[Emma81 S]

The fingerprint reader seems a selling point!

[Jimi007]

I rather doubt the announcement will be on September 10. I predict September 26.

[muratremix]

Get an upgrade , spend more money. I'll hold onto my 3GS for at least A couple more years

I would understand your point if you were using iPhone 4/4S but 3GS? Come on, it is ancient history. Do your eyes a favor and get something called "Retina Display" to ease strain in your eyes

[Chicog]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1sIWez9HAbA

[IsaanUSA]

Looks like the C does not stand for cheap. Pretty lame announcement, however it's just an S update, not full blown update. I dont have an iPhone, but I would imagine that people will like the new iOS 7 next week.

I don't own any apple products, but I was hoping for something more exciting.