The handset should become official as soon as this week

Oct 3, 2011 15:31 GMT  ·  By

Sprint will be getting the iPhone 5, that is almost confirmed, even if no official announcement on the matter was made for the time being.

The wireless carrier has been long rumored to plan the release of Apple's new device, and some more proof that this will happen emerged via a RadioShack leak.

9to5mac reports that the iconic device was spotted in the internal system of this retailer, in its 16GB form, next to the two different models that should land on shelves at AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

Provided that the info is correct, Sprint customers can already make plans for the purchase of this smartphone when it arrives.

Something that, apparently, might happen as soon as this month, since Apple is expected to unveil the handset this week, maybe as soon as tomorrow.