Apple Confirms September 9 Event for iPhone 6 Launch
Tech giant Apple is gearing up for its highly anticipated iPhone event on September 9, according to multiple reliable sources including Re/Code. This date aligns with Apple’s traditional fall product launch timeline, where new devices typically hit stores about 10 days after the announcement.
Bigger Screens Take Center Stage
Industry insiders report Apple will unveil two new iPhone models featuring:
- A 4.7-inch display version
- A larger 5.5-inch “phablet” model (though simultaneous release remains unconfirmed)
This marks Apple’s strategic move into the larger smartphone market segment dominated by Android devices.
Expected Hardware Upgrades
The next-generation iPhones are rumored to include:
✔ Premium all-metal unibody designs ✔ Advanced environmental sensors (barometer, temperature, humidity) ✔ Near-field communication (NFC) capabilities ✔ Potentially improved camera technology
Software Synchronicity
Apple will likely:
- Release iOS 8 concurrently with the new hardware
- Introduce exclusive features optimized for the iPhone 6’s capabilities
- Provide updates for existing devices around the same timeframe
Multiple Sources Confirm Date
Following initial reports, both Bloomberg and The Wall Street Journal have independently verified the September 9 event date, making this essentially confirmed.
TechCrunch has reached out to Apple for official comment and will update this story with any additional details.
What This Means for Consumers:
The September 9 event will likely set the stage for:
- Pre-order availability within days of announcement
- Retail availability by mid-September
- Competitive positioning against Android flagship devices
- Potential supply chain challenges for the larger 5.5” model
