Apple Not Offering Live Stream of iPhone 5 Introduction

**Michael Essany** · 10-03-2011, 12:45 PM

Representatives in the PR wing of Apple's sprawling Cupertino, California campus have confirmed that the company will, unfortunately, not provide a live stream of tomorrow's media event where the 5th generation iPhone will make its long-awaited public debut.

Although Apple has consistently provided video of its media presentations after the fact, the decision to not provide a live stream tomorrow is surprising given the unprecedented interest and pent-up iPhone mania that has trailed the next-gen iPhone's developed. Unless you're a confirmed UK-based or European journalist, access to live video from tomorrow's event will be strictly prohibited.

Earlier this year, Apple similarly disappointed when it kept a lid on live streaming at the iPad 2 introduction led by former Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Apple, in fact, hasn't delivered a live video presentation since September of 2010.

As it now stands, Apple's scheduled presentation will commence tomorrow sharply at 10:00 a.m. PST, 1:00 p.m. EST. MMi will provide ongoing coverage, analysis, and reaction throughout the day beginning Tuesday morning.

**RICO_** · 10-03-2011, 12:49 PM

Thanks Apple.

**Poseidon79** · 10-03-2011, 12:58 PM

Not the end of the world. Many of the blogs do a great job live blogging with photos.

**bigdrdok** · 10-03-2011, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by poseidon79

not the end of the world. Many of the blogs do a great job live blogging with photos.

agreed!

**jiniej** · 10-03-2011, 01:15 PM

It's more fun that way anyways! I remember getting a qik feed from the first iPhone announcement. That was amazing.

**joliano24** · 10-03-2011, 01:24 PM

We depend on you MMI, Thanks

**mmaboi21** · 10-03-2011, 01:24 PM

Can't wait I am super stoked! I'll be one my iPhone at work hitting the refresh button!

**vantheman169** · 10-03-2011, 01:34 PM

live blog it is..just like every other Apple event, they are never live. Why would this be any different? I Will watch the keynote on Apples website on Wednesday.

**acm0810** · 10-03-2011, 01:35 PM

folks, any suggestion of a Good Blog to follow up tomorrow ?is MMI going t be providing Live coverage ?

**malevo** · 10-03-2011, 01:41 PM

I'm in argentina, wich is UTC -3.. does that mean it'll start at 3pm here?

**Greatbiguns** · 10-03-2011, 02:11 PM

I'm ready for something NEW, Lets see what all the secrecy is about....

**sion_c** · 10-03-2011, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by acm0810

folks, any suggestion of a Good Blog to follow up tomorrow ?is MMI going t be providing Live coverage ?

engadget are covering it on this page

Apple's 'Let's Talk iPhone' keynote liveblog! -- Engadget

they have done a good job ever other time

**z3r01** · 10-03-2011, 03:41 PM

here in MMi if kyle or someone goes, or engadget

**exNavy** · 10-03-2011, 06:48 PM

This is not a surprise at all to me. Apple even stopped supplying transponder coordindates many many years ago to those of us in the media.

**BenderRodriguez** · 10-03-2011, 10:39 PM

I'm a developer how do I go and view the video when it's out?

**thekirbylover** · 10-04-2011, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by BenderRodriguez

I'm a developer how do I go and view the video when it's out?

If you're signed up to Apple's developer site, they send us an email when they come out in iTunes.

**duromega** · 10-04-2011, 02:04 AM

On my way to CA

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