THIS JUST IN…

• new iPhone 5 rose dramatically from stage on stick…
• Larger screen added 5th row of apps
• 18% thinner than iPhone 4S

Many are expecting something new from Apple this time around, and the new smartphone is expected to generate lots of hype; it was the last phone the late Steve Jobs worked on before his death in 2011.

The new phone is expected to include new hardware, a bigger screen, and a new software experience. Faster speeds with LGE support will be included as well.

A new version of iTunes is also expected to be announced.

Keep it right here on NEXTGEN FM for all your iPhone 5 news!

Event scheduled to start at 1PM EDT! Be here and watch coverage of the event with Leo Laporte!