COMING UP: Apple Inc. invited reporters to a news conference next week in San Francisco.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT: It’s expected to be an announcement on the iPhone 5. The next iPhone is expected to have a taller screen and the ability to access the latest wireless data networks in the U.S.
THE CLUES: The email invitation shows a big “12,” for Sept. 12, casting a shadow in the shape of a “5.” Various unconfirmed reports have pointed to Sept. 12 as being the day Apple Inc. shows off the new phone, which is expected to go on sale a week or two later.