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AT&T exec reportedly tells staffers to prepare for early October iPhone 5 launch
Apple's much-anticipated iPhone 5 is likely to be unveiled in a matter of weeks before hitting the market sometime in early October, a high-ranking AT&T official is reported to have told staffers of the U.S wireless carrier.Citing one of its "high-level AT&T sources," BGR claims the iPhone 5 is slated to launch in early October following an introduction at a media event sometime later next month. “Expect things to get really, really busy in the next 35-50 days, so prepare your teams accordingly," the executive is reported to have said.
While the report offers no further details, the timeframe is consistent with a recent claim from TiPb, which said last week that its sources have indicated that Friday, October 7th is currently tracking as day Apple hopes to begin shipping the device.
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"we expected an iPhone 5 refresh sometime this summer. We dont know when the next one is going to come out. You will have to ask Apple that" - McAdam CEO of Verizon
Geesh, OCTOBER NOW. Pathetic apple, this better be one hell of an update to the iphone.
I am really sick of waiting to upgrade my 3gs, android new hardware is getting more and more tempting.
This isn't really surprising. The rumors for quite some time now have been consistently saying late September to early October. I'm with you though in that my 3GS is definitely overdue for an upgrade. Unlike you however, I'm not even thinking about an Android at this point. Hell, even if Apple delayed the iPhone 5 until next year, God forbid, I still wouldn't be looking at an Android phone.
Geesh, OCTOBER NOW. Pathetic apple, this better be one hell of an update to the iphone.
I am really sick of waiting to upgrade my 3gs, android new hardware is getting more and more tempting.
Why wait then? Steve does NOT want you to feel sick.
Geesh, OCTOBER NOW. Pathetic apple, this better be one hell of an update to the iphone.
I am really sick of waiting to upgrade my 3gs, android new hardware is getting more and more tempting.
What's pathetic is your whining over waiting for genius products that change the world.
Get a grip... Android is garbage. But if you feel like wasting money and your precious time versus waiting another month... Go right ahead, we could care less.
Pathetic apple
"I deserve a new device whenever I want a new device."
So go buy an Android phone and languish with the rest of them when the iPhone 5 comes out. Are we stopping you?
It's still funny a year ago some people were all but sure a recall of e iPhone 4 was imminent, then followed by a design change early on, yet now we have the same design for an uncommonly long timeframe and what may be the continuation of the external antenna design.
I've heard from a reliable source that AT&T execs informed staffers that they really don't have a clue when the new iPhone is going to be released, as Apple doesn't trust them to keep their big, fat wireless mouth closed. 
Geesh, OCTOBER NOW. Pathetic apple, this better be one hell of an update to the iphone.
I am really sick of waiting to upgrade my 3gs, android new hardware is getting more and more tempting.
It is a little strange, isn't it? If the upgrade isn't a big deal, then why would they need another 3 months to roll it out? I mean, what part or component holdup is demanding that Apple change the usual summer phone rollout schedule?
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Has anyone heard rumors regarding if the iPhone 5 will be sold unlocked by Apple like they recently started doing with the iPhone 4? An early October release is great, but only if it's possible to get an unlocked version from the beginning. I've got family coming over to Europe in November and unlocked iPhone 4 prices in America are about 40% cheaper than anywhere on this side of the ocean.