The iPhone 13 release date should be much closer to "normal" this year, and Apple appears to be very bullish about the prospects for this year's lineup.

In fact, according to a new analyst note by Daniel Ives of Wedbush (via 9to5 Mac), Apple is expected to manufacture 25% more iPhone 13s than iPhone 12s.

Let's start with the iPhone 13 release date. Analyst reports indicate that the iPhone 13 lineup will be released in the third week of September. This would be September 17, and if we are talking about the third week of the month, then September 24.

However, Wedbush notes that "product model tweaks" could delay the iPhone 13 launch to early October for one or more models.

The Covid-19 outbreak forced Apple to shift the iPhone 12 release date last year, with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro launching on October 23 and the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max on November 13.

According to analyst notes, Apple is preparing to produce "100 million units" of the iPhone 13, which would be a 25% jump up from the iPhone 12. This is not a huge surprise given that the economy continues to recover and consumer spending and confidence will likely increase this fall.

As for what to expect, so far we have heard that the iPhone 13 will have a smaller notch and improved cameras (especially the ultra-wide angle lens). Additionally, at least the iPhone 13 Pro model is expected to have a 120 Hz display, which will allow for smoother scrolling and gameplay.

It is also possible that the iPhone 13 will feature an in-display Touch ID sensor, which would make it easier to unlock the device when wearing a mask. Be sure to bookmark our iPhone 13 hub for the latest leaks and rumors.