I've just joined the forum. I just have a crappy old 3G.. but I'm starting to get excited about the iPhone 5.. I'm still feeling a september release though.
Apple change the rules back in the late 90's to avoid rumors that were incorrect and also to keep stock flowing. Not even resellers know until it is officially announced by Apple
Sometimes it makes business sense to get rumours out there.. remember the iPhone 4 found in a bar last year.. and then I guess sometimes its best to keep things quiet.. like this year