News Phones Apple's iPhone 12 Reportedly Delayed by a Month The announcement will likely still happen on time by Senior News Editor Rob LeFebvre has been a freelance technology writer for 10 years and an educator for 20. His articles have appeared in 148Apps, Cult of Mac, Engadget, and many others. our editorial process Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Rob LeFebvre Published April 27, 2020 02:49PM EDT Tweet Share Email Phones Phones Internet & Security Computers Smart & Connected Life Home Theater Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming View More Consumers chomping at the bit for the upcoming iPhone 12 may have to wait a bit longer for the next Apple handset. It looks as though, instead of a reported 12-month delay originally considered by Apple, the iPhone 12 will likely see a hold up of only a month, according to the Wall Street Journal and reported by 9to5Mac. Lifewire / Lance Ulanoff Some background: Apple has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic for months now, with its manufacturing partners having a hard time keeping up with iPhone supply orders. Typically, Apple announces new iPhones in September. As 9to5Mac points out, a month-long delay could mean the announcement will still occur "on time," with a delay only in purchasing a new iPhone 12. Expectations: The iPhone 12 is rumored to have a more iPad Pro-like look and feel, with a flared edge instead of the current rounded one. It's also likely that Apple's new flagship will come with 5G cellular capabilities. Bottom line: A month doesn't seem like a huge delay from a consumer standpoint, but as 9to5Mac points out, it could affect Apple's financials, especially if it chooses to build fewer iPhones at first. Still, for those waiting on September for the latest and greatest iPhone models, there will be a little bit of a wait. Learn More About iPhone and iOS What Is iOS? Thinking About Buying an iPhone X? Here's What You Need to Know Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up. Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit