Shipments of New iPhone Models Begin Arriving in the U.S. Ahead of Next Week's Media EventWith Apple having issued invitations for its September 10 media event where it is expected to introduce its next-generation iPhone 5S and 5C models, MacRumors has learned from a reliable source that the company has already begun shipments of at least some of the new hardware into the United States. As is not unheard of for the company, Apple is already beginning to stockpile units in the United States for quick distribution to carrier partners, other third-party retail partners, and its own channels. With the new iPhone hardware expected to be introduced at next Tuesday's media event, Apple's past history would suggest that the new models would launch in the U.S. and other first wave countries about a week and a half later, with Friday, September 20 being the most likely date. Packaged iPhone 5C units C Technology, which has been posting a number of photos of alleged iPhone 5C units, packaging, and manuals, has also claimed on its Sina Weibo account (via @MobilesPie) that 1.2 million iPhone 5C units were shipped to the United States yesterday. With the packaged iPhone 5C units showing up in a number of photographs over the past few days, it seems reasonable to believe that the device may indeed be ready for shipment ahead of next week's media event. Little to no specific evidence of iPhone 5S units being ready for shipment has been seen, and it is unclear whether that device is included in the U.S. shipments we are hearing about. Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Appeals Court Lifts 18-Month Injunction Barring iCloud Mail Push Notifications in Germany • Spotify Announces AirPlay-Like 'Spotify Connect' for Wireless Audio Streaming • AirPort Express Stock Shortages Hint at Potential 802.11ac Update • Verizon Communications Gains Full Ownership of Verizon Wireless With $130 Billion Vodafone Deal • Shazam Updated With In-Tweet Previews for Shared Songs, Faster Performance for Older Devices • Apple Offers Back to School Discount on Select iTunes Albums • Apple Launches Redesign of Bug Reporter Tool with Improved Search, Streamlined File Attachments • Peter Molyneux's 'Godus' to Be Released on Mac September 13th
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