APPLE'S next smartphone could come in brand new colours – including a "pastel rainbow" and "vibrant green".

Images depicting the new iPhone in these striking paintjobs have turned up online, just days before Apple's September 10 event.

The mock-ups were published by case maker Olixar and phone retailer Mobile Fun.

They show the new iPhone's widely leaked design, with a squared-off triple camera on the back.

While Apple hasn't officially confirmed any details about a new iPhone, there's growing evidence that the leaks are correct.

It's worth noting that it's very unlikely Apple will have supplied this information to Olixar.

However, case makers often leak details about phones in the run-up to a handset launch.

They typically procure information from within Apple's supply chain – or base designs based on the most accurate leaks.

This allows them to have a roster of accessories ready for new iPhone buyers to use on day one.

Interestingly, Apple's invitation to the September 10 launch event included a multi-coloured Apple logo.

Some fans now suspect this may be a clue pointing to the imminent launch of a rainbow-hued iPhone.

In any case, fans seemed excited by the new colours.

"I like the mixed colour, it matches the colours in the Apple invite, so I think this rumour has some credibility.," said one user on the Apple Reddit forum.

Another added: "Mixed colour kinda reminds me of the [Samsung Galaxy] Note 10. That mixed colour was beautiful. I want."

And but one wise Apple fan wrote: "Pretty, but it’s a $1,200 slippery brick of fragile glass that costs a ton to repair and replace....so it’s going right into a case."

The bad news is that there's no evidence Apple is actually launching these new iPhone colours.

Apple will almost certainly unveil new iPhones next week, but their colours are far from confirmed.

Apple event 2019 – what to expect

Here's what you need to know...

  • The headline news is the launch of a new iPhone, tentatively named by fans as the iPhone 11.
  • In fact, we're expecting three different models to succeed last year's iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max respectively.
  • Rumour has it these devices will be called iPhone 11R, iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max.
  • We're expecting a significant camera upgrade, with top models moving to a triple-lens system on the back.
  • And new colours have been mooted too, including dark green and lavender.
  • Then there's talk of an Apple Watch 5, which may have been leaked by Apple itself.
  • This time around, we're expecting new ceramic and titanium casings, as well as a possible OLED screen upgrade.
  • An OLED screen gives a device like the Apple Watch a huge advantage when it comes to battery life.
  • Unlike regular LED-backlit LCD displays, an OLED screen has pixels that produce their own light.
  • This lack of need for a backlight saves energy, because individual pixels can be turned off when they're supposed to be showing black.
  • It means you'll get more accurate colours on-screen, but it also means the display will use less energy.
  • After all, much of an Apple Watch screen is already black, so turning those pixels off can save large amounts of power.
  • We'll probably see a whole bunch of new Mac announcements, including a new iMac Pro and Mac Mini.
  • There's been plenty of talk about a new 16-inch MacBook Pro.
  • And Apple might finally announce the shipping date for the recently launched Mac Pro.
  • Also high on the agenda will be Apple services, including the new TV+ platform and the Apple Arcade gaming subscription.
  • We may hear about more roll-out locations for the Apple Card credit card, potentially including a UK launch.
  • As always, there'll likely be a surprise or two along the way too.

So when can you get the new iPhone?

Apple is a creature of habit, sticking to an obvious pattern for iPhone releases each year.

The big Apple event is already scheduled for September 10, taking place in Cupertino, Calfironia at the Apple Park HQ.

But the iPhone won't actually arrive in stores on launch day. You'll have to wait about a week and a half to actually buy one.

Pre-orders will likely become available on Friday, September 13.

And our best guess is that the phone will turn up in your local Apple Store on Friday, September 20.

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