iPhone 5 hitting UK October 21 in 16 GB and 32 GB

An O2 sales rep has let slip that the iPhone 5 will be landing on October 21, which lines up quite nicely with earlier rumours we had heard from Best Buy. In addition to that, a Vodafone page temporarily listed 16 GB and 32 GB models in both black and white, which are some details we had not heard much of yet. While neither of these hints are anything conclusive, it reaffirms most speculation that we'll be seeing an announcement in the next couple of weeks.

The iOS 5 device software is just about ready to roll, and with it a handful of new features, like an unobtrusive notification system, while the hardware may include an 8 megapixel camera and a larger screen. Even those details are on shakey ground, though  at this point, pretty much all bets are off when it comes to what exactly the iPhone 5 will bring to the table. Even carrier partners on this side of the pond are a bit of a mystery. There's been a lot of talk about Sprint getting it, and AT&T and Verizon seem likely targets, seeing as they both have the iPhone 4, and its still unclear if T-Mobile will get to join in.