Apple is planning to start sales of its next iPhone on Sept. 25 according to website China.com. The reports suggest that Apple is planning to launch a 5.5-inch "phablet" version of the next-gen "iPhone 6" called "iPhone Air," along with a 4.7 inch iPhone 6.
The rumors suggest that Apple will unveil the iPhone 6 on September 15 and will start retail availability from September 25, which falls on a Thursday. Apple traditionally starts sales of new iPhone models on a Friday, so the dates seem a little fishy. Previous leaks has indicated a more believable launch date of September 19, which does fall on a Friday.
The same report states that the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 variant will be called the iPhone Air, similar to the largest iPad. Rumors claim that the next iPhone 6 will have a 4.7 inch thinner redesigned body, a faster A8 processor, improved cameras and a new lens module. The iPhone 6 is also rumored to have multiple sensors, including a new barometer sensor. Reports suggest that the 5.5-inch model may be available in a 128GB version and feature an optical image stabilization system. Apple's carriers in the country, China Mobile and China Unicom, have already begun field testing the iPhone 6 on their networks.
According to the China.com report, China will be one of the first countries to receive the iPhone. The report also mentions the pricing, claiming that the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 (32GB) will cost CNY 5,288 (approximately Rs. 50,800) which is the same as the 16GB iPhone 5S in China. The 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Air (16GB) variant will be priced at CNY 5,998 (approximately Rs. 57,600).
Recently Chinese pop-star Jimmy Lin had leaked images of the iPhone 6 on his Weibo account which shows device to have rounded corners and a smooth aluminum surface similar to the iPad Air.
Source: GforGames, Tech.china