Apple's highly-anticipated iPhone 6 is again rumored to launch only in a 4.7-inch variant at the company's Sept. 9 event, without the 5.5-inch model.
For quite some time, all sorts of leaks and reports have been trying to paint a picture of what to expect from Apple's iPhone launch this year. The company should unveil two iPhone 6 models, one with a 4.7-inch display and the other with a 5.5-inch panel, but most reports claim that the larger model would arrive at a later date.
Shortly after Re/Code reported that Apple will use its Sept. 9 event to unveil its new iWatch alongside two new iPhones, a new report now claims that things are not quite as we thought. When Re/Code said that two iPhone models would debut at the event, everyone thought it was the iPhone 6 in two sizes - the 4.7-inch model and the 5.5-inch iPhablet. According to the latest news, however, those two iPhones that will debut at the event are in fact one iPhone 6 model, and one variant of its predecessor.
More specifically, Chinese tech blog IT168 Mobile claims (via GforGames) that Apple will launch its 4.7-inch iPhone 6 at the event, alongside a new 8GB variant of its iPhone 5S, which may come to replace the poorly-performing iPhone 5C. In other words, the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 may not make its debut this September after all.
Previous rumors have indicated on several occasions that the larger iPhone 6 model was facing delays and would not launch at the same time as its 4.7-inch counterpart, yet others still insisted that Apple would unleash both models at the same time.
"News from informed sources, said Apple's press conference on September 9 will only launch 4.7 inches 8GB version of iPhone 6 and iPhone 5S, instead of a 5.5 inch version of iPhone 6," IT168 Mobile reports.
It's worth pointing out, however, that this Chinese publication has a virtually non-existent track record when it comes to the accuracy of its Apple-related leaks, therefore it is highly advisable to take its latest report with a hefty grain of salt.
In addition, with so many rumors and speculations floating out and about, it's very difficult to determine which are accurate and which are pure fantasy. It also remains unconfirmed at this point whether the much-rumored wearable device from Apple, unofficially dubbed the iWatch, will indeed make a surprise appearance at the company's Sept. 9 event.
It's all in the rumor state for now, but one thing's for sure: at least one iPhone 6 model should break cover on Sept. 9, and we'll bring you the latest news as soon as they become available.
