Apple Store Down Ahead of iPhone 5 / 4S Announcement

How do you like that! The Apple web store is down. While this isn’t a strange move in and of itself, it sure makes one wonder: will Apple allow pre-orders for its latest smartphone as soon as today?

There is just as much speculation about what new iPhone Apple will release today as there is regarding its availability - day one? Two weeks thereafter?

If history bears any indication, the new hardware won’t go on sale today. However, the company headquartered at 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, California may just open pre-orders to those who know today that they want the phone whenever it ships.

And what’s a new iPhone without some neat accessories to accompany it? Last year we had Bumpers, remember? Personally, I’m keeping my fingers crossed for an inductive charger. What else could be in store for Apple fans this time around? Sound off in the comments.