iPhone 6 Launch Expectations Have iFans Already Lining Up Outside Apple's Flagship Store In NYC

With Apple expected to unveil its next iPhone Sept. 9, it comes as no surprise that consumers are already gearing up for the new smartphone. Some, however, have taken that enthusiasm to another level - specifically right outside Apple's flagship store in New York City,CNBC reports.

Although the iPhone 6 has yet to be confirmed and likely won't release for another two or three weeks at the earliest, entrepreneurs have snatched an opportunity by parking their rear ends on the city street - a move that has landed some thousands of dollars.

"That's the thing with iPhone fans-even though they just got the iPhone 5s last year, they still want the latest and greatest," Robert Samuel, founder and owner of professional line-waiting service S.O.L.D., told CNBC.

If recent reports hold true, the iPhone 6 these fans have been awaiting will be quite the game-changer for Apple.

The Cupertino-based tech giant is believed to be ready to enter the "phablet" market with the sixth-generation, offering consumers 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch variants - significant increases from the current 4-inch flagship iPhone 5S. The move is believed to be aimed at some of the company's competitors, including main rival Samsung, who have been offering premium smartphones with large displays for quite some time now.

Aside from it's larger dimensions, the iPhone 6 is also believed to be launching with some enticing specs upgrades.

Rumors for the device include an Apple A8 processor, a Touch ID fingerprint scanner, Near Field Communication for mobile payments, better screen resolution, a 128GB storage option and an improved camera. The same color options offered in the iPhone 5S (Silver, Gold and Space Gray) have also been tipped for the smartphone.

Apple is also rumored to be unveiling its first smartwatch, dubbed the "iWatch," and a new iPad Air at its Sept. 9 event.