Apple has been launching new devices around June and July on a regular basis in recent years. However, there are increasing numbers of reports suggesting that the iPhone 5 may be released at Apple's traditional September iPod-focused event instead. This is because the World Wide Developers' Conference this year, to be held in June, Apple is focused on software, leaving observers believe that it's unlikely to see a new iPhone. MacRumor reports that one of their readers got new confirmation from a AT&T customer representative that "there will be no iPhone in June/July".

The disclosure came after the reader noticed that his eligibility date for a subsidized upgrade had been pushed back by over five months and contacted AT&T to inquire about the reason for the change. As part of a response outlining AT&T's criteria for determining upgrade eligibility dates, the agent reportedly offered the following statement as fact:

Apple has informed us that they do not plan to release the iPhone in the June to July time frame, though there will be a newer version in the future. Unfortunately, we have not been given a release time for the new phone. We will release this information on our website when it is available to us.

Apple just released its white iPhone 4 last week. It has been delayed for a long time since its original release date. We are uncertain whether the source of information is in fact reliable or not. However, given the current situation, the release of iPhone 5 may not be as previously expected.

[via macrumours]