[RedMileDJ]

I also work in the industry. I can't say more than that, but I do get some "inside" looks at what potential vendors and suppliers are planning for up-coming phones.

Originally Posted by Red-Mile-DJ

2 new iPhones will be announced on September 10th:

iPhone 5c : plastic housing, no front camera, IOS7.

iPhone 5s: metal/glass housing, upgraded camera, finger print identification (unlock), IOS7.

There are other features that will be announced as well.

Originally Posted by Red-Mile-DJ

We can also expect some teasing and maybe a look at the iWatch (smart watch).

http://www.macrumors.com/2013/08/13/...-on-iphone-5s/

In terms of the phone itself, we expect the cheaper phone to have a plastic casing, 4" display, and lower end internal specs (processor, camera, memory, etc.) than the 5S/5 line up. Additionally, we believe that Apple may exclude some software features, such as Siri, which we note was not an option on the iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4 upon launch.

In his note, Munster predicts that the iPhone 5C will not come with Siri, the intelligent personal assistant within iOS, and that the device will replace the iPhone 4S at the bottom of the iPhone lineup. Munster also believes that the lower-cost iPhone will sell for an estimated $300 off-contract.