iPhone 5, iCloud phone: See you in September?

Yes, by now you're doubtless fed up with more iPhone 5 rumors (so are we). But Apple is reportedly close to inviting the media to a big product announcement in early September, according to a Japanese tech news site that's been on the mark in the past, having revealed the correct launch date of new Macs in 2009.

An iPhone 5? Perhaps, but it also might have something to do with a revamped lineup of iPods. Also, the buzz has Apple possibly using the occasion to also unveil a free "iCloud iPhone" alongside its standard iPhone 5.

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Our sister site CNET notes that the website MacRumors, has confirmed with Kodawarisan that the date came from a "source in the know." It also reports that Apple intends to include the iPhone 5 announcement. If you're keeping score, this would fit with the recent run of rumors pointing to an early fall debut for the new iPhone. You can read more about the story here on CNET.