Apple Will Reportedly Unveil The Next iPhone On September 10

It's about time for a new iPhone and with the rumors about an iPhone 5S and maybe even a cheaper version getting louder, AllThingsD now reports that the next iPhone will launch on September 10. Apple introduced the iPhone 5 on September 12, 2012, so there is a good chance AllThingsD's sources are correct, though we haven't heard anything from our usual sources yet (and earlier rumors of a June launch definitely didn't pan out).

Last time around, Apple started taking pre-orders two days after the launch event and the phone we on sale two and a half weeks later.

As far as the iPhone 5S rumors go, most point to an incremental update with the usual speed improvements thanks to a faster chip, a better camera with a dual LED flash and enhanced battery life. The only really exciting rumor so far is that Apple will introduce a built-in fingerprint reader for unlocking your phone. There are also persistent rumors of a cheaper iPhone 5 - maybe with a plastic back.

Otherwise, iOS 7 will likely be the most controversial feature of the new iPhone, given its radically new design, Unless Apple still has a few aces up its sleeve, iOS 7 isn't like introduce any major new services besides iTunes Radio. While the first betas of iOS 7 were almost unusable, the latest versions are very stable and feel like they are almost ready for prime time.

Apple, of course, is also about to launch OS X Maverick, but it would be unusual for the company to announce this during an iPhone launch keynote.

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