It's looking like it may not be an iPhone summer after all. Apple's announcement that iOS and Mac OS will be the focus at its WWDC show in June has sparked speculation that it will be a software-only affair, while new reports in Japan claim the iPhone 5 won't contribute to Apple's 2011 financial year, which ends on 24 September.
Macotakara is the blog with the latter information, citing the "sources in the China supply chain" that are customary for this kind of story. It also suggests Apple hasn't started ordering components for its fifth-generation iPhone yet, which is another hint at a later release than usual for the device.
The story suggests the iPhone 5 could launch at any time in the first half of Apple's 2012 fiscal year, which could see it slip into the calendar year 2012. Our money is still on an October debut for the device, however, perhaps alongside a new iPod touch with similar specs at Apple's traditional autumn music event.
That might also tie in with the rumours earlier this week about the iOS 5 software launching this autumn too, even if it gets previewed at WWDC. Apple traditionally launches each major update to its iOS software alongside a new iPhone.
New iPhone, new iPod touch, new iOS all together in autumn, six months after the launch of the iPad 2 to ensure the Apple hardcore have had time to recharge their wallets? It sounds like a sensible strategy to us. Although remember those rumours about an iPad 3 making its debut in autumn too...
Apple to pull off a quadruple whammy in October? Watch this space.
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anonymous 29 March, 2011 13:00
No hard feelings, but.. why are we chasing the newest Apple product continuously? It's a tradition to Apple to come up with another new successor, and every time we buy 'em.. Again, no offence, I own a 3G iTouch, and it's great, but it's almost funny to see people buy the Apple-products each time :-P
anonymous 29 March, 2011 17:24
That is true but the difference is when u buy an iphone you are usually tied to a 24month contract so u dont want to just miss out on the latest model.this happened to me me.Bought the 3G then the 3gs came out two months later.now its time for me to upgrade but i'm hanging on for the new iphone 5..
Anonymous 29 March, 2011 20:38
iPhone 5 is, lighter, and thinner than its predecessor, available in black or white,comes with iOS 4.3,,
and surprisingly will be about £50 cheaper than the iPhone 4 was when it launched,
russmiah15 4 April, 2011 08:23
I think the next iPhone will be £50 more then iPhone 4
Because 3GS from apple store was £449 and 32gb £549
And 4 was £499 16gb and 32 £599 when it came out