Don't be late to the game! 5G networks are here with state of the art phones to match its blazing speed and connectivity. In response to this massive technological upgrade, Apple is expected to release four 5G phones this year. While many phones have been revealed or even launched, the Apple releases are still in progress. Don't despair, though - there are many rumors and even confirmed bits of information out there! Here's what we know about the Apple iPhone 5G.

One of customers' burning questions is whether or not there will be a separate iPhone 5G. Unfortunately, the jury is still out. There are different scenarios possible. One popular rumor is that the iPhone 12 lineup will be released, with a standard model sticking with 4G and the upper two models upgrading to 5G. Another rumor out there is that there will be a separate phone altogether for 5G. Nobody knows for sure, but 5G is definitely part of the lineup somehow.

Regardless of the lineup, customers are ready and looking for a launch already, even in the midst of the current global crisis that has messed with production plans. The earliest possible release date for an Apple iPhone 5G model is October or November 2020, with a reveal and launch date sometime in September. It's essential for Apple customers to keep in mind that with working conditions still slow to return to normal, this release date could be even later.

Other rumors are circulating about the new lineup of Apple iPhones, outside of the excitement over 5G. One rumored change is an attempt to cut environmental waste by not including a charger or headphones in the box with the phone; there are, after all, probably millions of chargers and EarPods that can be utilized instead. Another rumor is that there are probably four versions of the iPhone 12 coming out: one 5.4-inch, two 6.1-inch models, and a 6.7-inch model. These are likely to come with a larger 4,400mAh battery, especially in light of the 5G network upgrade.

While the first 5G-enabled iPhone may seem late in appearing, this is still considered very early days. Many US cities already have mmWave 5G networks, sure, but these are only available in limited, larger areas. Smaller cities and towns in the US are using lower-band 5G, at least through this transition. So even though it seems like a long wait for a new, 5G-compatible iPhone, it will be here before we know it!