Apple's iPhone 14 Launch Date Might Be Simply 4 Months Away – CNET

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When does the iPhone 14 arrive? Here is what Apple’s historical past (and rumors) inform us.
Patrick Holland
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Patrick Holland has an eye fixed for pictures and a ardour for all the things cell. He’s a colourful raconteur who will information you thru the ever-changing and fast-paced world of telephones. He additionally is without doubt one of the hosts of CNET’s I am So Obsessed podcast.
The iPhone 14 is anticipated to be the following cellphone in Apple’s 2022 flagship line. There are quite a few rumors buzzing round concerning the following iPhone’s design, value and new options (possibly it’s going to lastly be notchless with Contact ID), however at this stage in its growth cycle, most leaks and rumors ought to in all probability be taken with a grain of salt. Loads of iPhone 13 rumors turned out to be false, in spite of everything. 
There have not been rumors on the discharge date for the following iPhone. We all know that Apple is internet hosting WWDC 2022 beginning June 6. It is doubtless Apple will announce iOS 16, the following main software program model for the iPhone, throughout the keynote on the primary day. Apple hasn’t introduced a date for a fall occasion, when the most recent iPhone is usually introduced. Usually Apple hosts the annual fall iPhone occasion in September with releases coming shortly thereafter. 
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Apple tends to unveil its new iPhones both on the primary or second Tuesday of September. Final yr, the iPhone 13 sequence formally made its debut on Tuesday, Sept. 14, adopted by preorders starting on Friday, Sept. 17, after which the telephones went on sale Sept. 24. For the iPhone 14, Apple may maintain its fall occasion both on Tuesday, Sept. 6, or Tuesday, Sept. 13. Since iPhones normally go up for preorder on the Fridays of the identical week, I might count on that to occur subsequent yr on Friday, Sept. 9, or Friday, Sept. 16.
iPhone launch dates are normally every week and a half after Apple’s bulletins. Typically launch dates are staggered for particular fashions, particularly when introducing a brand new design or dimension. So it is doable the iPhone 14 lineup may have multiple launch date.
There’s additionally one other principle that is been floating round for a number of years. In 2018, CNET took a deep dive into the Apple occasion timeline and emerged with a compelling Labor Day speculation. Based mostly on the 2022 calendar, the Labor Day rule would put the September Apple occasion (and the iPhone 14 unveil) on Wednesday Sept. 7, with a Friday Sept. 16 launch date. Nevertheless, the Labor Day prediction was every week off for 2021 — and, due to coronavirus delays, a few month off in 2020. 
For a extra in-depth have a look at iPhone rumors, take a look at each rumor we have heard about Apple’s iPhone 14 and our story on whether or not there will likely be a foldable iPhone. Additionally, check out how the iPhone 13 compares with the iPhone 12, the finest iPhone circumstances you should purchase in 2021 and our guesses about the following Apple occasion basically.

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