The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple has asked Foxconn to begin shipping new high-end and low-end iPhones in early September. According to the report Apple will release a new iPhone 5S and a lower-cost iPhone 5C that comes with a plastic back available in numerous colors. » Apple Asks Foxconn to Ship High and Low-End iPhones in Early September

AllThingsD reports that Apple will unveil its next iPhone at a special event on Sept. 10. However, it is unclear if the event will focus on the upcoming iPhone 5S or Apple’s rumored low-cost iPhone “iPhone 5C?” or both. The rumored low-cost iPhone looks similar to the iPhone 5 in shape and size but has rounded edges, slightly thicker and will be available in a range of colors. According to the rumors, the phone will have a price tag of $490. » Apple Will Unveil Next Generation iPhone On September 10

Chinese site WeiPhone has posted a photo that appears to show plastic retail packaging marked with the name “iPhone 5C”, which could be for Apple’s long-rumored plastic iPhone. There is no proof that this photo is genuine, but if it is the “C” could refer to the various color options available on the rumored lower-cost device. » Photo of Plastic Packaging with ‘iPhone 5C’ Name Surfaces

Japanese magazine Weekly ASCII now shares some new closeup photos [Google translation, via Macotakara] of a yellow version of the alleged low/cost iPhone plastic rear shell, showing it in good detail while also placing it alongside an iPhone 5 for comparison. There is no confirmation that this rear shell is a genuine one leaked from Apple’s supply chain, but these parts are appearing in significant quantities standardized around a common design that is also consistent with long-running rumors of Apple’s plans for the device. » Closeup Photos Of Lower-Cost Plastic iPhone Rear Shell Compared To iPhone 5

AllThingsD, reports that  production ramp up of the next generation iPhone should begin around the end of this month, ahead of an expected fall introduction that could include a second, lower-cost version of the device. Jefferies analyst Peter Misek said “that iPhone production ramp-up will follow one that’s already under way for Apple’s long-rumored lower-cost iPhone, a device he figures the company will price somewhere between $300 and $400 — without a subsidy“. » iPhone 5S Production Will Reportedly Begin Later This Month

Nowhereelse.fr shares [Google translation] a pair of photos of what may be the rear shell of Apple’s rumored lower-cost plastic iPhone. The site does acknowledges that it could simply be a part of a Chinese iPhone 5 clone, but some features such as a round rear microphone hole and rounded rear edges are consistent with previous claims for the lower-cost iPhone. » Photos of Plastic Rear Shell from Apple’s Lower-Cost iPhone?

Case manufacturer Tactus shares a photo of what is said to be the rear shell of Apple’s rumored lower-cost iPhone. In line with previous rumors, the part appears to be manufactured from plastic. The low-cost iPhone design will be similar to the iPod classic with a flat back and curved edges, as well as a shift to elongated volume buttons along the left side. » Picture Of Lower-Cost iPhone’s Plastic Rear Shell Surfaces?