According to a new report from Macerkopf.de (Google Translate) yesterday, sources with two mobile phone operators in Germany have said that pre-orders for the device may possibly start on September 15, three days following the official unveiling on Tuesday, September 12.
Actual sales are said to kick off a week later on Friday, September 22. The Cupertino company has ostensibly informed major wireless carriers to prepare inventory and marketing plans ahead of the September 12 unveiling, according to an earlier report.