Apple Announces iPhone 5s With 'Touch ID' Fingerprint Sensor

[JHankwitz]

New color? Big deal...

Too bad you missed the rest of the presentation. The presented more tha a new color.

 

[/dev/toaster]

Somebody really needs to ask Tim Cook what is up with the 5S having no apparent preorder date. If they expect me to go into a store on the 20th, they cannot expect my business this quarter.

Fairly sure they aren't worried, someone will be happy to take your place.

 

[tommyminahan]

The biggest letdown for me is no 802.11ac Wi-Fi..... their brand new iPhone can't support their new router to it's full potential?!

I'm betting it has something to do with power and battery life.

it probably ate away at the battery a lot quicker with AC, so they scrapped it until they have that figured out.

 

[JHankwitz]

I am really missing the slate version

Chances are you'll put it into a case anyway.

 

[white4s]

Um no pre ordering the 5S?

Friday the 13th

 

[ellsworth]

I'm hoping the next iPad mini has the same security feature... It would DEFINITELY be worth the wait.

 

[rwilliams]

I think I'm sticking with my iPhone 5. The improvements are nice, but not anything that is exciting enough for me to part with my money.

I think we have to accept that smartphone advancements have plateaued for the time being. There are definitely improvements, but none of the "holy ----" variety. There seems to be only so much that these manufacturers can do right now, compared to the time period between the launch of the original iPhone and the iPhone 4.

 

[darkslide29]

I am really missing the slate version

I am too, I love my slate iPhone 5. I would have to guess that the color really does rub off/scratch a little easier than they'd hoped, so they just did away with it. That's too bad.

 

[Macinva]

As much as I wanted to get a 5S when it comes out, going from the 64gb 5 to the 64gb 5s just doesn't seem worth the $650 price point.

Unless I change my mind, this will be the first iPhone generation I'm skipping. Oh well, when the 6 comes out, I'll be able to get it at the fully subsidized price.

Nice phone, just not nice enough to spend that much to get the latest/greatest from Apple.

 

[bretm]

The iPhone 5S has barely enough to get excited about but what hurt it was the 16, 32, 64 selection... That would have made buying a new phone more acceptable...

What you need so much storage for? Music- cloud. Photos- photo streamed to Mac. 16 gig is fine for me.

 

[Battlefield Fan]

Tiny update

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LOL this puts it into perspective!

 

[/dev/toaster]

store.apple.com
its confirmed on the 5S order page.

Damn ... welp, off to file a PTO request now ... guess I gotta sit in line.

 

[flounder021]

I did, what about it?

The gorgeous redesign of the iPhone page..

 

[JHankwitz]

I like the 5's black a lot better.

It's not possible to gage black from a photograph. You need to see it in person to compare it to anything.

 

[taptic]

I want one.

 

[white4s]

Really pissed that there is no pre-orders for the iPhone 5s. Where did you confirm that there are no pre-orders ? Maybe they will announce them later today or tomorrow ?

Somebody really needs to ask Tim Cook what is up with the 5S having no apparent preorder date. If they expect me to go into a store on the 20th, they cannot expect my business this quarter.

Friday the 13th. you 2 clearly missed that part lol

http://bgr.com/2013/09/10/iphone-5s-release-date-specs-announced/

 

[158273]

Will the upcoming iPads get Touch ID too, do you think? Or you think they're gonna wait a year until the technology is adopted and tested en masse by iPhone users?

 

[flounder021]

Remember when Apple was all about computers? Am I the only one thirsty for Mac news from MACrumors?

Oh wait, wrong thread.

Anyway, I think I'll wait for the iPhone 6. Nothing truly surprising here.

Agreed. 100%.

 

[amirite]

Apple has really lost its edge. Nothing to show or demo on stage. Nothing to release TODAY. All vaporware. Worst presentation in the history of the company. They really do miss Steve and his leadership to kick butt. One has to wonder what the hell they have been up to for the last year. How embarrassing and sad.

How is it at all vaporware?

 

[bretm]

As much as I wanted to get a 5S when it comes out, going from the 64gb 5 to the 64gb 5s just doesn't seem worth the $650 price point.

Unless I change my mind, this will be the first iPhone generation I'm skipping. Oh well, when the 6 comes out, I'll be able to get it at the fully subsidized price.

Nice phone, just not nice enough to spend that much to get the latest/greatest from Apple.

You've never skipped a generation? Time to get some self control! Quite an expensive hobby there. I'll be trading in my iPhone 4 for $180. I paid $199 2.5 years ago. Still runs like the day I got it.

 

[shanson27]

Like it so far happy

Youtube official - iPhone 5S

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I13DvbXoSbk

 

[Zerilos]

is Touch IS PRISM-ready ?

I assume you didn't watch or read anyting anything about Touch IS. The print is encrypted on the A7 chip and not transmitted. Regardless, they wouldn't be able to do anything with your fingerprint anyway.

 

[windgineer]

NO 802.11 ac?! - Talk about missing the mark.

Not including the ac standard is missing the mark for Apple. They are better than that and they already support it with other products. Shoulda coulda woulda.

 

[Mascots]

I kinda miss the square home button already…this is too circular for me

It certainly was an iconic part of iPhone since it's been there from the start. I will miss it, but see the need to remove it for the scanner. I will miss it and its subtle similar shape to the home icons.


Among things I'll miss is the "black" or slate color. While I'm sure it's beautiful, I don't fancy the grey.

 

[neuropsychguy]

AAPL -3%

Apple stock usually falls after an announcement; we should only be surprised when it rises after a keynote.