iPhone 6 Release Date Rumors: Launch to Be Announced at September 2014 Apple Event

As the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C were considered by many to be merely updates, the upcoming iPhone 6 could possibly be among the most pivotal devices in Apple brand history.

That's why there has been no let up in the rumors and speculation on the Internet regarding the release date, features and specs of the upcoming smartphone from the Cupertino-headquarted tech titan.

According to latest reports, Apple is scheduled to make an announcement regarding the release of its upcoming flagship smartphone in September, possibly at a media event on September 9.

At the moment, the usual 4.0-inch screen of the earlier iPhone models will not stand in competition against the bigger screens of its competitors, including Samsung's Galaxy series or the recently released LG G3. Apple is said to be planning to launch two versions of the iPhone 6, a 4.7-inch variant and a bigger 5.5-inch version. If this is true, the 5.5-inch version will be the biggest iPhone Apple has released so far.

Rumors are also afloat that the iPhone 6 will sport the TouchID fingerprint recognition feature, in addition to a Sapphire crystal display. It is expected that the Sapphire display will be stronger as well as more scratch-resistant compared to the Corning Gorilla Glass presently used in nearly all the smartphones available.

The Internet is also full of rumors saying that the iPhone will come with the latest iOS 8. In fact, succeeding Apple products like the iPad as well as the Macbooks may also sport this operating system. It is also expected that Apple will also offer an upgraded chip set, which is superior to the A7 that powers the iPhone 5. It could possibly be a more powerful A8 chip.

The bigger screen will require more power, and, hence, Apple would also require upgrading the power of the battery. The most recent spec rumor regarding the upcoming iPhone 6 is that it will come with a more powerful 2,100mAh battery. In this case the power of the iPhone 6 battery will be about 45 percent more powerful, when compared to that of the 1,440mAh battery of the iPhone 5.