Apple's San Francisco Conference Packs a Potential (and perhaps not so suprising) Announcement

Before you know it, it will be September 12^th tomorrow. Do you know where your iPhones are? It is said that a number “12” outlined in the shadow of a number “5” at a conference announcement in San Francisco suggests a final confirmation of the new iPhone 5 release. Members of the technological media field and analysts alike all received invitations, which read: “It’s almost here.”

Many know this is Apple’s way of being secretive. Apple played very coy with this potential announcement by reducing prices on previous models and offering specials for trade-ins. In fact nothing has even been confirmed outside of the slim screen and new external components, which include a brand new docking cable for the first time and a sharper processor boasting 40% battery life. However, amenities such as 4G LTE capabilities and beyond have surely been confirmed. Technology Business Research Analyst, Ezra Gottheil notes, “Some of the leaks are accurate…We’ll see a considerably larger screen, a reasonable hand-holding width, and I think Apple will improve the antennas. The iPhone has a reputation as an awesome device but a mediocre phone.”

We’ve already seen a glimpse of LTE technology with this year’s iPad. In fact, it was the most anticipated feature with the previous release, the iPhone 4S. Also keep in mind that the iOS6—Apple’s next mobile operating system—is also expected to launch.

We have to admit…using the shadow of a”12” to reveal a “5” is the staggering work of an artistic genius and marketing. With Google disabling the iPhone to use for its applications and lawsuits spanning countries and continents against rival developer Samsung, this couldn’t be seen as a more opportunistic time for Apple to lay down the gauntlet against the Galaxy S3 maker. The event is expected to take place at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco, where Apple has made many product launch announcements.