Apple has yet to confirm when it will hold its next major product event, or even what it plans to unveil. More than another iPhone rumorThe reported staffing program tells a different story. Apple has not announced a September event, its product lineup or any connection between reported retail staffing preparations and future product launches. This includes an internal retail staff lottery and ongoing preparations for retail staffing. Until Apple formally announces its event, the staffing program should be viewed as launch-preparation reporting rather than confirmation of any specific product announcement.