Apple will unveil the eagerly anticipated iPhone 8 at a special event on 12th September, it has been claimed.

The event is also expected to see the launch of an iPhone 7s and 7s Plus, a new version of the apple watch and a new 4K Apple TV.

It could also become the first event to take place at the Steve Job Theater at Apple's new 'Spaceship' HQ, according to rumours. The dates come from information given to phone carriers, according to mac4ever which says 'Several testimonies corroborate our sources today' 

It comes as leaked images appear to show parts taken from the upcoming iPhone 8 in unprecedented detail.

The images, posted to Twitter by leaker Benjamin Geskin, claim to show the iPhone 8's OLED display cover and a variety of cables, including for the Lightning port.

One of the photos, originally found on Chinese social media site Weibo, shows the iPhone 8s' display compared to that of the iPhone 7. With less than a month to go until the handset is expected to be officially launched, Apple's flagship smartphone is now reportedly in mass production.

Rumours have followed the device since its announcement but leaks of images of components have stepped up their pace since production began.

Apple is anticipated to unveil the iPhone 8 alongside the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus in September. 

The iPhone 8 is expected to come with a 5.8-inch display, but the lack of bezels surrounding it means that the full case appears to be only slightly bit bigger than the 4.7-inches of the iPhone 7. 

In the months leading up to the official unveiling of Apple's next smartphone, rumours have been rapidly circulating online about its expected design, specifications and features. 

Many have come from physical accessories and components reportedly for the handset, as with this latest leak, A case for the iPhone 8 revealed what appears to be the best peek at the much-anticipated handset yet. 

The render of the case shows a 'notch' design with no home button, which lines up with all the information leaked about the device so far.

The latest in a string of leaked images comes from a case maker, who often get an early look at devices in order to have cases ready at the time of launch.

The leaked render comes courtesy of well-known Apple leaker Evan Blass, who shared it on Twitter.

Mark Gurman, another well-known Apple insider, replied saying the image above represents 'a good look at the notch' of the iPhone 8.

As The verge pointed out, it appears the case is an Urban Armor Gear design, which sells the exact same model for the iPhone 7 series.