This story is a part of Focal Level iPhone 2022, CNET’s assortment of reports, ideas and recommendation round Apple’s hottest product.
Apple is probably going a day away from asserting its new iPhone. The iPhone 14 line, together with Professional, Max and Professional Max variations, is anticipated to launch at Apple’s “Far Out” occasion on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Should you’re serious about shopping for a brand new iPhone, you may probably wish to wait to get the official new particulars on the iPhone 14 — however when precisely will or not it’s launched?
As a result of iPhones often go up for preorder on the Fridays of the identical week of its occasion, we might count on that to occur this yr on Friday, Sept. 9. iPhone launch dates are often every week and a half after Apple’s bulletins, or every week after the preorder date. Typically launch dates are staggered for particular fashions, particularly when introducing a brand new design or measurement. So it is potential the iPhone 14 lineup may have a couple of launch date.
This yr’s occasion additionally follows the Labor Day speculation that CNET has been diving into since 2018. It hasn’t at all times adopted go well with, because the speculation did not come true in 2020 or 2021, and it is nonetheless potential that reported provide chain points for the iPhone 14 might affect its eventual launch date. A latest Bloomberg report, nevertheless, steered the Sept. 7 launch together with a launch date of Sept. 16. Famous Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has quelled a few of these provide chain fears, saying it ought to solely have a “restricted” affect, in a July publish on Twitter.
For a extra in-depth take a look at iPhone rumors, try each rumor we have heard about Apple’s iPhone 14 and our story on whether or not there shall be a foldable iPhone. Additionally, try whether or not it’s best to improve to an iPhone 12 or 13 this yr, for those who’re not within the rumored iPhone 14.Â
