Leaked image of iPhone 5 screen protector, indicating a larger home button. The release date event is supposed to happen in 2 weeks.
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iPhone 4 placed on top of iPhone 5 screen protector to give an idea of screen size of iPhone 5.
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iPhone 5 will have larger display and wider home button, leaked screen protector suggests

iPhone 5 Release Date Announcement Expected October 5th

An Apple employee has reportedly leaked more details about the iPhone 5 release date. According to an un-named Apple employee Apple is set to announce the iPhone 5 and the launch of iOS 5 on October 5th.

This day, 5-5-5 wouldn’t hit a jackpot in a casino, but it is already delivering returns for Apple investors who drove Apple stock to an all time high this week.

Speaking to Beatweek Magazine an Apple staffer said that the iPhone 5 announcement will take place in 14 days, which would put us on Tuesday October 4th or Wednesday October 5th.

Apple has traditionally used these two days of the week for product announcements, and it’s hard to believe that the company would pass on lining up the launch of the iPhone 5 and iOS 5 with the 5th of October.

This would be just 2 days before Sprint’s Media Event to brief reporters on Sprint’s strategy. If Sprint is getting the iPhone 5, this event is telling as it would give reporters time to get from California to NY and get the latest on how Sprint plans to use the iPhone 5 to grow.
iPhone 5 release date

The iPhone 5 release date may be revealed on October 5th.

This event isn’t likely to be the actual iPhone 5 release date, which typically comes at least a week after Apple announces the iPhone. If this date is legit, expect to hear about event invitations arriving to tech publications in the next week.

Possible iOS and iPhone 5 Release Date Timeline

October 5th – iPhone 5 and iOS Announced
October 10th – iOS 5 Downloads Available
October 13-17th – iPhone 5 Available

The iPhone 5 release date has been pegged for early October for several weeks now, and it looks like September is pretty much out of the picture in terms of an iPhone 5 announcement.

We have heard that the iPhone 5 was facing production issues, which could impact availability of the iPhone into 2012.

The iPhone 5 is expected on Verizon and AT&T, and may make its first appearance on Sprint, which could prompt Sprint CEO Dan Hesse to make an appearance on stage at the iPhone 5 announcement. It looks like T-Mobile might not get the iPhone 5 this year.

Not so real CGIs

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Apple's Next Event to Be Held on October 4, Starring Its New CEO - John Paczkowski - Mobile - AllThingsD

Apple's Tim Cook hosts October 4 iPhone 5 launch - Computerworld Blogs

Apple iPhone 5 event is a go for October 4 | ZDNet

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Well we shall see. T-Mobile confirmed that they will not get the iPhone.

...till early 2012.

'iPhone 5' to Support 21 Mbps HSPA+ '4G' Technology - Mac Rumors

iPhone 5 gets realistic mockup in aluminum, glass - SlashGear



Mock-up based on case designs

It'll be cool! The word I got from a Verizon rep is that it will be expensive. The iPhone 4 was at the subsidized price of $200. Supposedly the 4 will be $300. Of course it's another rumor but I'd believe it.

Apple's new Assistant interface


Apple has sent out some premature iCloud welcome emails. AppleInsider publishes a welcome email that was sent to one of its readers:

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