Traditionally, Apple unveils* the iPhone during their Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC) in June. But now, sources are saying the iPhone 5 won’t even go into production until September, pushing its release back until late this year or early 2012.

    So why the delay? Of course, no one knows for certain yet, but it seems like Apple is focusing on other items on their to-do list first.

    According to The New York Times, the company is considering a cheaper iPhone. While others have hyped* the “iPhone nano,” it seems likely that the phone itself won’t be smaller, just its inner workings.

    Think iPhone 4 with less memory and a lower resolution* screen. Selling the iPhone for less will make it much more attractive to the mass market, and maybe take a bite out of Google’s Android’s business. In 2010, the use of Android devices grew 888 percent globally.

    No matter what’s unveiled at the WWDC, it will be done in front of a packed* house. Passes to the June 6–10 conference in San Francisco sold out in a record 10 hours. On eBay, tickets are selling for US$3,500 already. (SD-Agencies)