Dive Summary:

• The Next Web reports that developers are seeing their app submissions approved at a much faster pace than normal, over several hours in some cases instead of days, as the iPhone 5's Friday release date approaches.
• Apps such as Reeder, Tweetbot and others have already released updates, referencing changes made for the new phone.
• The iPhone 5's new features will include a larger screen and speedier connectivity.

From the article:

"... We’ve been getting reports from developers that Apple is pushing review through its system at a rapid pace. App submissions are normally reviewed over a matter of days, but some are seeing times as quick as a few hours.

Apps that are only mentioning support iOS 6 and the iPhone 5 as changes in their app’s submissions are seeing quicker turnarounds. ..."