Here Comes iPhone5: Apple’s Media Event Finally Announced

Apple Inc. distributed invitations to an event in San Francisco on Sept. 12, setting the stage for what is widely expected to be the release of the iPhone 5.

The typically cryptic invitation said “It’s almost here”, sported a number 12 – corresponding to the date of the event – and cast a large shadow of the number 5, a clue that the fifth version of the popular smartphone could be in the pipeline.

An Apple media event has been rumored for the date since July, with most observers expecting to see Apple’s next-gen iPhone make its first public appearance. The device is believed to come with a larger screen than previous iPhones, 4G LTE support, the 4FF’s “nano” SIM standard, and possibly a new dock connector. But Apple’s fall event is rarely about just one product—Apple’s desktop version of iTunes is widely expected to get a makeover by year-end, the iPod nano is rumored to be getting an update, and the Apple TV may see some changes as well.

A smaller version of the iPad—being referred to as the “iPad mini”—is also expected to make its debut before the end of this year. However, recent rumors have suggested that Apple will hold another media event in October in order to introduce the device before the holiday season.

Stay tuned for more as this is about to become a crazy tech ride. in the next couple of weeks.