Apple Announces iPhone 5 with 4-Inch Display

[YesILoveTech]

Your going to experience two positive things by this switch. While the screen may be smaller, it's a heck of alot better. Is it as good as the One X screen, I'd have to see, but my guess is that it will be better. And second, you can take a picture in low light .

Good to switch ever once and a while. You get better perspective that way. Also, give it a more to the end of the return period to render judgement? It will take some adjustment and you have to give that some time or else you end up making a hasty decision.

What horrible advice to suggest he go beyond the return period if he doesn't like it. That's the whole reason for the return period. Are you willing to pay his early termination fee if he goes beyond it and still doesn't feel comfortable with it? I don't think so.

 

[koolmagicguy]

Aspects of the camera were not predicted. Three microphones was not predicted. New speakers were not predicted. The details of the A6 (other than it has an A6, which was a recent development based only on leaked PCB shots) are still unknown at this point. It may be a dual core Cortex A15 but we still don't know.

The specifics could not have been predicted with assured accuracy, no. But we knew there would be an A6 chip, a better camera, and several other minor improvements.

Apple did not wow me today, and Apple basically just verified all rumors.

 

[iWe]

Apple blew it with the default wallpaper for iOS 6. It's not that bad on the white iPhone 5 but looks lame on the black one.

You know you can change that, right?

Personally, I always use an all-black wallpaper, saves a little on battery life and doesn't distract from the icons.

Yes, you can change that after you buy the iPhone 5 but my point is that with a better looking wallpaper that would suit both the white and the black iPhone 5 the whole phone would look more desirable.

 

[YesILoveTech]

Yet another underwhelming release. It may just be that the iPhone peaked with the iPhone 4 release. I know I was excited about the iPhone 4 and bought one for me and my wife...great phone!!! Excellent and fresh design.

Fast forward to late 2011 when the rumors of a sexy sleek iPhone 5 were floating around...the mockup was oh so sexyy. I was DEFINITELY going to buy a newly designed iPhone 5...BUT much to my dismay and utter disappointment it was only a freaking iPhone 4S. To make things worse I was in Central Asia at the time and my iPhone 4 got stolen so I had to make a new purchase anyway.

I took a leap and went with the Samsung Galaxy SII and immediately I was wowed by that gorgeous deep Super AMOLED + 4.3" display. The size only helped with the videos and apps. Oh wow and flash was so cool because I could go to the desktop version of YouTube...not the crappy app.

Then I went with the Galaxy Note, and though initially thinking a 5.3" screen was ludicrous, I was amazed by the vibrance and deep colors. It got so much attention wherever I went. At first people were shocked by the size, but once they saw the screen it turned to amazement.

Then I went to the SGSIII and whoa Nelly, the software upgrades and speed of the phone left me awestruck. I can be text messaging and if I need to call that person I just put the phone to my ear and it automatically dials that number. So convenient...especially while driving (and safe too). Swipe a contact to the left it opens up messaging, swipe to the right and it calls the number. 2GB of RAM makes this thing fly, and the huge battery lasts a long time...BUT I also have the option for a spare battery for those looooooong days. Can't do that on an iPhone without some dongle attachment or a fat extended battery case.

Customizable widgets on the home screen sure does trump dumb non-interactive tiles.

I was so the Apple guy as far as mobile devices...I was the guy with the iPhone AND the iPod Touch. But they got lazy, overhyped, and let the upstart Android gain some major ground.

Deep down inside I was hoping the 6th version of the iPhone would be enough to lure me back...but I saw the leaked pics and it was going to take more than a awkwardly stretched screen and a "lightning" port to sway me. Guess I'll stay with my SGSIII and hope for a TRULY revolutionary iPhone 6. For now I'll make due with my 3rd Gen iPad and MacBook Pro. At least I know I'll never go away from Apple as far as tablets and Notebooks.

 

[sarcosis]

What horrible advice to suggest he go beyond the return period if he doesn't like it. That's the whole reason for the return period. Are you willing to pay his early termination fee if he goes beyond it and still doesn't feel comfortable with it? I don't think so.

I believe you have mis-read my post. I never once stated to go past the return period. I stated to go near the end of the return period and not return if after 24 hours since that's not a good representation of a device. I've highlighted that below.

Your going to experience two positive things by this switch. While the screen may be smaller, it's a heck of alot better. Is it as good as the One X screen, I'd have to see, but my guess is that it will be better. And second, you can take a picture in low light .

Good to switch ever once and a while. You get better perspective that way. Also, give it a more to the end of the return period to render judgement? It will take some adjustment and you have to give that some time or else you end up making a hasty decision.

So if you get it on Verizon and since Verizon has a 14 day trial period before the EFT kicks in, return it before the 14 days are up on like days 11 or something like that. Not on day 15. That's just an example but the logic trickles down to the particular carrier one would be trying this on.

 

[waiting4newmacs]

Go to sleep guys. Theres more apple bashing to do for the next year, and the year after that, and the year after that...

 

[YesILoveTech]

I believe you have mis-read my post. I never once stated to go past the return period. I stated to go near the end of the return period and not return if after 24 hours since that's not a good representation of a device. I've highlighted that below.



So if you get it on Verizon and since Verizon has a 14 day trial period before the EFT kicks in, return it before the 14 days are up on like days 11 or something like that. Not on day 15. That's just an example but the logic trickles down to the particular carrier one would be trying this on.

Ok I see. My apologies. I'll admit my mistake.

 

[JediTora]

Wow. More bitching than love for the iPhone 5 huh? I don't know what the hell people expect. I was looking at the "Compare Specs" on the Apple site http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/ and I see MAJOR differences between the iPhone 4 (that my wife and I have) and the iPhone 5.

Do I see equally major differences between the iPhone 4S and the iPhone 5? Of course not! Siri was the big thing for the iPhone 4S. I didn't bother with the 4S because it just seemed like a test product for Siri and nothing more.

The iPhone 5 is definitely worth it for iPhone 4 users (and anyone who has any earlier version obviously). iPhone 4S users, meh. It's a judgement call really. If you pop into an Apple Store (or where ever you go for your Apple needs), try it out and really like the difference, buy it (your only decision from that point will be how much memory you want)! Otherwise, do yourself a favour. Don't wait for the iPhone 5S or 5.5 or whatever. Wait for the iPhone 6! Screw the halfsteps (read: market test products)!

Personally, my wife and I will probably get the iPhone 5 in 2-3 months time. Then we'll get the most use out of it possible until the iPhone 6. A new model every 2 years or so seems economically sensible.

 

[alexN350z]

Do you really think anybody cares what you think? Do you really think that anybody believes you were a "hardcore" apple guy? Please.....

This sounds arrogant. Everyone should be allowed to show his opinion, rather than get personal attack.

 

[j-hov]

I don't get what people expected apple to do. Every year they upgrade the iphone in a similar fashion. Better CPU, GPU, camera, etc. Every 2 years they have a redesign, which this is. What did you expect a Galaxy S3 with an apple logo on it?

Speaking of Galaxy S3, I don't get why so many are saying "iPhone 5 sucks now i'm getting a S3" when (if you look up comparison videos on youtube) the iPhone 4s beats the S3 in most tests, matches it in some, and loses to it a few times. That's just the 4s! Imagine those same test against the iPhone 5.

People seem to forget that when comparing the S3's hardware specs to iPhone 5; it really doesn't matter because its all in the OS. iOS can achieve much more with less power than its rivals, as exhibited by the 3GS getting iOS6.

 

[The Robot Cow]

I forgot where i read it but the ip4 was more of an upgrade for the ip3g users and the ip4s is more of an upgrade for the 3gs users. Now if we follow this pattern the ip5 is more of an upgrade for the ip4 users and the ip5s(just taking a stab at the name) will be the upgrade for the ip4s users.

 

[chaosconan]

This is the iPod Nano that should have been. Apple made a mistake in changing the icons. BIG MISTAKE!!!

If Steve didn't pass away this is how the iPad nano would have looked like. Instead we now have some hybrid looking nano.

 

[sarcosis]

No worries. Just wanted to clarify just in case.

 

[Nomadski]

Im going to stick my head above the parapet and say I like the new look, screen is going to be much better to browse and watch films. Sometimes its hard for people to see the improvements when most of it is under the hood.

Upgrading from an iPhone 4 so I'm getting a massive bump in specs.

Strange no NFC, but Im not sold on the idea of my iPhone (which is already a thieves target) also being my wallet so no shakes for me.

Can someone clarify how much it will cost outright in the UK? Apple only say "from" £529.

 

[sarcosis]

I have to agree. I wasn't sure what everyone was expecting. I think that the hardware update was great. Exactly what they needed to do. Updates to pretty much all the specs and made it less breakable.

iOS 6 on the other hand left me wanting more. I think that the maps redesign really sucked up all of their time so other items got left on the wayside. I'm hoping that IOS 7 will give us a better bump and ill gladly come back. .

 

[wovel]

Not recent ones




Simply dont believe you .

Why? Everything he said is correct. What recent devices do you think change that model? Still very few Android users on ICS. You can't plan on making a living writing ICS or Jelly Bean Apps. All those old devices matter.

 

[NoStopN]

Do we have confirmation that the Verizon version can do a phone call & use the data network at the same time?

 

[midwestfisherma]

Wow, all of the haters and whiners. Looks like a great phone, nice update. I'll be ordering mine!

 

[chaosconan]

Wow, all of the haters and whiners. Looks like a great phone, nice update. I'll be ordering mine!

Yes, me too, but if iPhone 6 goes in the direction like iPod nano with round icons (complete circles), I'm bailing out!!!

 

[nerdflower]

Ugh. ugly back.

The leaks made it look really ugly because of the bad color choices.

 

[GuitarDTO]

Yet another underwhelming release. It may just be that the iPhone peaked with the iPhone 4 release. I know I was excited about the iPhone 4 and bought one for me and my wife...great phone!!! Excellent and fresh design.

Fast forward to late 2011 when the rumors of a sexy sleek iPhone 5 were floating around...the mockup was oh so sexyy. I was DEFINITELY going to buy a newly designed iPhone 5...BUT much to my dismay and utter disappointment it was only a freaking iPhone 4S. To make things worse I was in Central Asia at the time and my iPhone 4 got stolen so I had to make a new purchase anyway.

I took a leap and went with the Samsung Galaxy SII and immediately I was wowed by that gorgeous deep Super AMOLED + 4.3" display. The size only helped with the videos and apps. Oh wow and flash was so cool because I could go to the desktop version of YouTube...not the crappy app.

Then I went with the Galaxy Note, and though initially thinking a 5.3" screen was ludicrous, I was amazed by the vibrance and deep colors. It got so much attention wherever I went. At first people were shocked by the size, but once they saw the screen it turned to amazement.

Then I went to the SGSIII and whoa Nelly, the software upgrades and speed of the phone left me awestruck. I can be text messaging and if I need to call that person I just put the phone to my ear and it automatically dials that number. So convenient...especially while driving (and safe too). Swipe a contact to the left it opens up messaging, swipe to the right and it calls the number. 2GB of RAM makes this thing fly, and the huge battery lasts a long time...BUT I also have the option for a spare battery for those looooooong days. Can't do that on an iPhone without some dongle attachment or a fat extended battery case.

Customizable widgets on the home screen sure does trump dumb non-interactive tiles.

I was so the Apple guy as far as mobile devices...I was the guy with the iPhone AND the iPod Touch. But they got lazy, overhyped, and let the upstart Android gain some major ground.

Deep down inside I was hoping the 6th version of the iPhone would be enough to lure me back...but I saw the leaked pics and it was going to take more than a awkwardly stretched screen and a "lightning" port to sway me. Guess I'll stay with my SGSIII and hope for a TRULY revolutionary iPhone 6. For now I'll make due with my 3rd Gen iPad and MacBook Pro. At least I know I'll never go away from Apple as far as tablets and Notebooks.

Cool story bro, now go away.

To the rest of the complainers that inevitably were going to bombard this place after the announcement....what were you expecting? This isn't 10 years ago when there was huge untapped market and design space to fill. Smart phones are mainstream now. Android phones tend towards gigantic screens. Great. Apple chooses a more subtle design and smaller size that can be managed by most people with a single hand. What else exactly is there? Is a tapered back, different corners, colors, really going to revolutionize the phone industry? NO. Get used to it, this is the future of smart phones. They do almost everything we need them to do already....so the upgrades are going to continue to be refinements, whether its Apple Samsung Motorolla etc. This particular iPhone addresses areas of potential improvement across the board. There really isn't much else to be improved upon so at this point you are either on board with the Apple Ecosystem, or you aren't.

 

[chaosconan]

Cool story bro, now go away.

To the rest of the complainers that inevitably were going to bombard this place after the announcement....what were you expecting? This isn't 10 years ago when there was huge untapped market and design space to fill. Smart phones are mainstream now. Android phones tend towards gigantic screens. Great. Apple chooses a more subtle design and smaller size that can be managed by most people with a single hand. What else exactly is there? Is a tapered back, different corners, colors, really going to revolutionize the phone industry? NO. Get used to it, this is the future of smart phones. They do almost everything we need them to do already....so the upgrades are going to continue to be refinements, whether its Apple Samsung Motorolla etc. This particular iPhone addresses areas of potential improvement across the board. There really isn't much else to be improved upon so at this point you are either on board with the Apple Ecosystem, or you aren't.

Good response apple eco-system rules!!!

 

[Judas1]

I don't get it. If the back is made out of metal, and metal can bend easily unlike glass, why are they still using the sandwich design, where you have a metal band sandwiched between the front and back panel? How about they put in some effort and remove that God awful aluminum band, and make it a unibody metal shell that has some sexy curves to it. Awful design that looks monstrously tall. But people will eat it up.

 

[Stridder44]

This is a very solid update for anybody who has iPhone 4 or older. Battery life improved. CPU and graphics 2x as fast. Camera improved. Thinner, lighter, bigger screen. Why are you people hatin'?

Seriously. When did the influx of Android fanboys hit this place?

 

[mrscrouge]

Coming from a 3g/4/4s owner, is this the worst iphone ever?, in terms of innovation, progress and direction in comparison to the changes between past models