• Report Says First Week of September Marks Start of iPhone 5 Production

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    Michael Essany
    Published on 2011-08-12 05:37 PM
    27 Comments Comments


    Production is about to commence on the 5th generation iPhone, says a new report from an Apple-related news site in Asia (Macotakara.jp). If the report is accurate, the iPhone 5 - or iPhone 4S, perhaps - will begin rolling off the assembly lines in about three weeks.

    For most of the year, we've been hearing that early fall would bring with it the long-awaited release of the next-gen handset, a reality that eluded us this summer during Apple's traditional June iPhone roll-out period. But the latest news out of Asia at least endeavors to confirm that further delays are not on tap.

    What's more, Japanese website Kodawarisan cites sources close to Apple who reveal that the big iPhone 5 reveal will take place at an Apple event on September 8th (but given that the date was presented in Japanese time, the actual date in the US would be September 7th).

    This afternoon, I looked into the calendar at San Francisco's Moscone Center West, and Apple doesn't appear to have yet secured that date (9/7/11). Of course, supposed "clues" about Apple events based on that calendar's bookings and available dates have led us astray before. So just because we can't yet confirm a booking for Apple at its favorite venue on the aforementioned date doesn't mean that the iPhone 5 won't be unveiled at that location at that time.

    UPDATE:

    Within hours of the rumor mill cranking out the above September 7th report, Jim Dalrymple of The Loop says he's been informed by Apple sources that the company will NOT release the iPhone 5 on that date.


    Sources: Macotakara.jp, SlashGear
    This article was originally published in forum thread: Report Says First Week of September Marks Start of iPhone 5 Production started by Michael Essany View original post
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    1. DevouredDreams's Avatar
      DevouredDreams - 2011-08-12, 07:51 PM
      i hope so, i have my money already saved for ip5
    1. zozodouce's Avatar
      zozodouce - 2011-08-12, 07:53 PM
      Who cares? It will be the same phone with little added lol.
    1. fbiryujin's Avatar
      fbiryujin - 2011-08-12, 07:59 PM
      Try pretending to book an all day/night event on that day. If they are blacked out, but it's not on their calendar, then a secret event is occurring that day, and that is most likely Apple's event.
    1. Mysterion's Avatar
      Mysterion - 2011-08-12, 08:01 PM
      I should have enough money to get it by then.
    1. ash3s2012's Avatar
      ash3s2012 - 2011-08-12, 08:04 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by zozodouce View Post
      Who cares? It will be the same phone with little added lol.
      Everybody but u  
    1. DefJammable's Avatar
      DefJammable - 2011-08-12, 08:09 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by zozodouce View Post
      Who cares? It will be the same phone with little added lol.
      +1
    1. fbiryujin's Avatar
      fbiryujin - 2011-08-12, 08:09 PM
      This is a test comment to show the administrator of ModMyI that the website is largely broken for some reason. If you hear Star Trek audio, please ignore it. I have netflix open. This comment will not post even when I click post. I am logged in.

      Where is the text on the button?
    1. vantheman169's Avatar
      vantheman169 - 2011-08-12, 08:35 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by zozodouce View Post
      Who cares? It will be the same phone with little added lol.
      You don't know that.
    1. raduga's Avatar
      raduga - 2011-08-12, 08:45 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by fbiryujin View Post
      This is a test comment to show the administrator of ModMyI that the website is largely broken for some reason. If you hear Star Trek audio, please ignore it. I have netflix open. This comment will not post even when I click post. I am logged in.

      Where is the text on the button?
      ?????
    1. RICO_'s Avatar
      RICO_ - 2011-08-12, 09:06 PM
      Still no credible leaked photos or specs this close to launch? Highly unusual.
    1. Ikemann888's Avatar
      Ikemann888 - 2011-08-12, 09:39 PM
      If Apple start production in September, so the release date will be in October?
    1. confucious's Avatar
      confucious - 2011-08-12, 09:41 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by RICO_ View Post
      Still no credible leaked photos or specs this close to launch? Highly unusual.
      Apart from the iP4 what other devices have been leaked? And after that fiasco I'm not surprised security is tighter.

      I thought 5th September but it is looking more like the 7th if rumours are to be believed.
    1. sziklassy's Avatar
      sziklassy - 2011-08-12, 09:56 PM
      Buddy of mine works with a guy who does advertising for ATT in the San Fran area. Claimed the 5 is launching in October. I figured BS but I guess this might put it right on schedule.
    1. travis_t80's Avatar
      travis_t80 - 2011-08-12, 10:21 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by DevouredDreams View Post
      i hope so, i have my money already saved for ip5
      You and me both. I am dying to get rid of this garbage Android.
    1. RippedThemer's Avatar
      RippedThemer - 2011-08-12, 10:56 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by zozodouce View Post
      Who cares? It will be the same phone with little added lol.
      SMH ya' really think so? lol wow At the end of the day whatever day it comes out, Apple has the world drooling for it already
    1. Mysterion's Avatar
      Mysterion - 2011-08-12, 10:57 PM
      Quote Originally Posted by TBlog View Post
      SMH ya' really think so? lol wow At the end of the day whatever day it comes out, Apple has the world drooling for it already
      That is true.
    1. chberain's Avatar
      chberain - 2011-08-13, 12:31 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by ash3s2012 View Post
      Everybody but u  
      +1
    1. Crumb's Avatar
      Crumb - 2011-08-13, 02:09 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by zozodouce View Post
      Who cares? It will be the same phone with little added lol.
      +1
    1. mmaboi21's Avatar
      mmaboi21 - 2011-08-13, 04:14 AM
      Yep sounds about right to my thread of the release in September.
    1. Nest's Avatar
      Nest - 2011-08-13, 09:49 AM
      Quote Originally Posted by zozodouce View Post
      Who cares? It will be the same phone with little added lol.
      So you will never buy an iPhone because it's just going to be the same phone as the last with little added. You sir, will single handedly start the wave that brings down Apple. Congratulations.
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