Apple’s media event is just three days away and the launch of new iPhone hardware likely two weeks away, the first people already starting to line up at the company’s flagship Fifth Avenue retail store in Manhattan. It is a tradition for people and companies to start early lineups, frequently done as promotional stunts to promote brands while they wait. However this is the first time that campers arrive even before Apple has announced anything. » Campers Start to Line Up for iPhone 5S/5C Launch at Apple’s Fifth Avenue Store

Apple has just sent out media invitations for its September 10 media event, which will begin at 10:00 AM Pacific Time at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 5S, the iPhone 5C “low-cost iPhone which will be available in many different colors” and the final preview of iOS 7 before it released to the public. . The tagline on the invitation reads “This should brighten everyone’s day.” » Apple Sent Out Media Invitations For September 10 Media Event

TmoNews report that T-Mobile has implemented vacation blackout dates between September 20 and 22, potentially confirming a prospective September 20 release date for the iPhone 5S and 5C. The blackout period, does not allow employees to take vacation time to ensure that T-Mobile has adequate staff on hand for a large release event. » T-Mobile Employee Blackout Dates On September 20 & 22 Support iPhone 5S & 5C Release Date

Nuance the company that runs Siri’s speech recognition capabilities, has sent an email to developers claiming the General Availability release of iOS 7 will be delivered on September 10. Apple will reportedly announce the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C at an Media Event on September 10, historically Apple releases the Gold Master version of a new iOS to developers on the same day as the Media Event. » Nuance Email Send To Developers Claims iOS 7 Will Launch September 10

Apple currently offers music in its iTunes Store in over 60 countries. According to TechCrunch, Apple is holding a small media event in Moscow tomorrow “December 4”, presumably to announced the launch of the iTunes Music Store in Russia as well. » Small Apple Media Event Tomorrow In Moscow To Launch Russian iTunes Music Store?

The Taiwanese company HTC has sent out press invitations for a jointed Verizon media event to take place on November 13th. According to the rumors HTC is going to unveil a new 5-inch superphone. The invite reads: “we invite you to experience our latest collaboration” and DroidLife thinks that the announcement is DNA-related. » Verizon & HTC Announce November 13 Media Event

Did you miss the live stream of Apple’s media event? Don’t worry, Apple has just posted the video to its website and it’s now available for playback. For people who use  a Mac you need Safari 4 or later on Mac OS X 10.6 or later, iOS users need Safari and iOS 4.2 or later and Windows users need QuickTime 7 to play this video.