As the anticipation intensifies, rumors have surfaced of the iPhone 5‘s official release date. Insiders say October 4th will be the big day. Whispers have been swarming around about the new phone for months. As of now the month of October has not yet been set in stone but looks to be a strong possibility

Sprint, AT&T and Verizon will all be offering the iPhone 5 and Sprint in particular might be the only company offering a free Unlimited Data plan with the new device for only $100. Unfortunately for Verizon and AT&T customers the data plans will stay the same $15 – $80 (via CNET). 

The iPhone 5 is expected to have approximately 200 features. Some of the features will include an updated version of the Notification System, News Stand, iMessage, iCloud, A5 Processor, a better camera, iPhone 5 camera, and much more. No official price for this product has been reported but it is expected to be in similar in price as the iPhone 4.