Speculation about the possible release date for the new iPhone 5S or 6 continues and according to latest reports, Apple could schedule its launch on September 10.
According to AllThingsD, Apple will simultaneously announce not one, but two new models - the iPhone 5S or 6 and a low end iPhone mini called the 5C.
The iPhone 5 was launched on September 12.
There were reports earlier, based on an analyst’s estimate that this year Apple could, however, advance the launch date to September 11.
As analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities put it: "Apple may announce the iOS 7, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 5S at a launch event on September 3 and release the devices a week later on Sept 11."
Some other reports also slate the release dates to September 13 and September 27.
There have been multiple rumours about the screen size of the new iPhone 6 ranging from anywhere over 4.5inch to a 5 inch screen.
According to MacRumours, Apple could most probably come out with a 4.8inch display. Made by Sharp, the IGZO screen will be much thinner with resolutions better than an otherwise HD display.
Among the other specs that could form a part of the next iPhone are the fingerprint scanner, NFC capability and rumours even point to improved camera specifications and a quad-core A6X processor.
On how the new iPhone would look, NAK studio came out with this interesting design that showcases the new iPhone.
Meanwhile, the iPhone mini rumours have been going on for a while and it is being widely reported that the low end version will come with a plastic back cover or chassis, similar to what was found in the iPhone3G.
There have also been reports that Apple is planning to come out with a mini with multiple colours.
Images of the iPhone mini leaked by a Chinese tech blog last month indicated a plastic body and various colour options.
Reports had also indicated that production of the phone was underway although no release date was mentioned then.
Images of the phone shelf in Green was first released by weiphone.com
This was followed by the French Blog nowhereelse.fr releasing images of two additional colours Blue, White, Red and Yellow.
Apple as usual has not commented anything so far about its plans to build cheaper iPhones.
Emirates 247 had reported earlier that the mini iPhone could be priced as low as Dh 364.
Quoting people familiar with the plans a Bloomberg, report had said that Apple has been working on the lower-end phone since February 2011.