iPhone 5 official release date confirmed as August 7

Know Your Mobile has got exclusive information that reveals that Apple's most awaited smartphone, iPhone 5 will be launched on August 7.

The news which comes via a reliable industry source reveals that the launch will take place via a keynote speech on August 7. The news is in sync with earlier reports that indicate that the Cupertino-based company will be bringing the release date forward from October to August.

The highly rumored smartphone is expected to arrive with iOS 6 operation system. The new operating system has been branded by Apple as the 'world's most advanced mobile operating system,' and is likely to bring Facebook and iCloud integration, along with tweaks to camera, maps and an updated UI.

We have heard a lot of rumors about the device but very few details have actually been confirmed. The Apple iPhone 5 is expected to sport a 4-inch Retina  display laced with liquipel coating, NFC, 1GB RAM along with a longer-lasting battery, updated Siri version and a smaller dock connector.

Stay tuned to Know Your Mobile India for all the updates on Apple’s announcement on August 7.