Rumor: Apple to launch iPhone 6 handset on October 14th amid “incredibly busy” month

The current iPhone 6 rumor mill is now pointing towards a specific release date of October 14th, one month after an unveiling in September.

Per MacRumors, a source with knowledge of an Apple Store meeting has indicated that Apple is planning to announce the next-generation iPhone 6 at an event scheduled for September 16th, to be followed by an initial rollout on October 14th.

The source notes that a senior Store Leader mentioned October 14th as being an “immense” day for Apple, adding that the whole month of October would be very busy for stores and the company itself. Apple is also said to planning a media event for Tuesday, September 16, coming a month ahead of the device’s launch.

A large number of reports have pointed to a September announcement and launch for the iPhone 6 handset. Still, a report from last week indicated a mid-September event for the iPhone 6 and iOS 8 with a possible October event showcasing the iWatch, OS X Yosemite, upgraded iPads and new Macs.

Apple launching the iPhone 6 on a Tuesday would be a change from past years, as the company has launched previous iPhones and most new hardware on a Friday. However, the source claims that high customer demand and an ample supply due to a large production effort will motivate Apple to start iPhone 6 sales earlier in the week.

It is unknown if an October release for the iPhone 6 would include both the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch version, as recent rumors have pointed toward several production issues plaguing the larger model. It is possible that the 5.5-inch may launch later in the year or in 2015 after Apple can produce enough devices. In addition to a larger screen, both versions of the iPhone 6 are expected to feature a thinner profile, a faster A8 processor, and an improved camera.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.