Nowadays, it’s a hard task to find someone you know without one of Apple’s coveted i-Products. With the wild success and frenzy behind the iPhone line, there is much anticipation building behind the release of the iPhone 5, and now, finally, we can rest assured that the release is imminent.

Steve Jobs has been successful in creating the world’s most illustrious line of gadgets, and the iPhone 5 is no exception. We’ve witnessed a slew of decked out and luxurious iPhone 4s and the rumors surrounding the long-awaited release of the iPhone 5 point to a fall release – or maybe even earlier.

The Apple rumor mill has claims that the debut could be as early as September 5 while others say that the lusted-after smartphone won’t hit shelves until late October. Either way, news of Jobs rehearsing his presentation has us hopeful – and on the edge of our seats with anticipation.

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