Apple will release the highly rumored new iPhones in the US and in Europe as early as September 20 and could be on the shelves in China as early as November, a new report from Japan says. The latest premium Apple phone, expected to be called the iPhone 5S, is widely rumored to feature a more powerful processor, new camera applications and settings and a better flash and will incorporate a fingerprint scanner for authentication. Meanwhile, the lower-cost handset, which leaked images suggest will be called the iPhone 5C, will be available in a host of colors.

Apple has denied all rumors regarding any of its upcoming product releases, which are expected to be revealed during an offical launch event on September 10.