Apple Finally Released So-called “Thinner, Lighter and Faster” iPhone 5

Even since last April, the world has been longing for the Apple iPhone 5. But finally, Apple just introduced its iPhone 4S to the world, which comes with some very minor improvements and certainly disappointment to fans. Now, after such a long time waiting, Apple finally brings out the iPhone 5 on the September 12^th event. Right before the official release event, I wrote a post for a final guess about iPhone 5 features, namely Rumor roundup: Detailed information on iPhone 5 features, specs, release time and price. The pleasant thing is that most of these anticipations turn out to be the actual fact, like the name, design, display size, resolution, aspect ratio, software, camera, etc. Of course, some features are not exactly correct.

On the iPhone 5 release event, Apple CEO Tim Cook unveiled the iPhone 5 by claiming the new iPhone being thinner, lighter and faster smartphone Apple has ever made. In my opinion, though the iPhone 5 is not as expected to be out with quite many shinning features, it is far from enough to describe it only thinner, lighter and faster. We can take a look at the features Apple iPhone 5 comes with.

The words “Thinner, Lighter and Faster” only tell people the straightforward user experience on the phone design and utility. That is the truth. The iPhone 5 is thinner as it is 18 percent thinner than iPhone 4S, with dimension at only 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm. Meanwhile, the 112g weight makes it 20 percent lighter that iPhone 4S. As for faster, the new A6 chip built in the iPhone 5 is twice as fast and 22 percent smaller as the A5 processor in iPhone 4S. But, those are not the entire iPhone 5.

Let's take a quick and simple review of the iPhone 5 features and specs. Then you will understand why I said that.

Thickness and weight: 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm anodized aluminum phone body weights 112g.

Screen display: 4 inches Retina multi-touch display with 1136 x 640 pixels resolution (326ppi), 16:9 aspect ratio and better color fidelity and saturation (improved by 44%), which produces amazing experience to watch HD movies on iPhone 5, play games, view and type text content, etc.

Processor: Brand-new A6 chip provides up to twice the CPU and graphics performance as that of iPhone 4S, almost every operation on iPhone 5 is blazing fast for launching apps, loading web pages and downloading email attachments.

Camera: The auto-focus 8 megapixel iSight camera with Flashlights features a sapphire crystal lens cover with the ability to provide crystal clear images and supports HD (1080p) video recording with up to 30 frames per second with audio. The new panorama feature lets you capture jaw-dropping panorama images of up to 28 megapixels by simply moving the camera across a scene in one smooth motion. The FaceTime HD camera on the front panel supports 1.2MP photos and HD video (720p) recording with up to 30 frames per second.

iOS 6: Provides 200 new user features including: an all new Maps app with Apple-designed cartography, turn-by-turn navigation and an amazing new Flyover™ view; Facebook integration for Contacts and Calendar, with the ability to post directly from Notification Center; Passbook, the simplest way to get all your passes in one place; new Siri features, including support for more languages, easy access to sports scores, restaurant recommendations and movie listings; Siri and Facebook-enabled apps like Photos, Safari and Maps; and Shared Photo Streams via iCloud, etc.

Lightening connector: Smaller, smarter and more durable all-digital Lightning connector features an adaptive interface that uses only the signals that each accessory requires, and it’s reversible so you can instantly connect to your accessories. The Lightning-to-30-pin Adapter is also available to connect iPhone 5 to legacy 30-pin accessories.

LTE and carriers: The iPhone 5 will support 4G LTE networks in addition to the current support for GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, and HSPA data networks. LTE has a single chip for voice and data, a single radio chip, and a "dynamic antenna" that will switch connections between different networks automatically. For the detailed information about LTE support of iPhone 5, check all LTE carriers of iPhone 5.

Audio: iPhone 5 brings some improvements in audio, including a new beam-forming, wideband audio, new Earpods earphones, which all make it more enjoyable for listening to audio files with iPhone 5.

Network connectivity: Support WCDMA, EVDO, LTE, dual-band 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth. Nano-SIM card supported sports even more convenience.

Battery life: 8 hours for 3G talk or networking, 8 hours of 4G networking, 10 hours of WIFI networking, 10 hours of video playback, 40 hours of music playback, and 225 hours of standby time.

These cover the most of iPhone 5 specs. After reading all these, how do you think of iPhone 5? Is iPhone 5 the right phone you are waiting for?

Rumor roundup: Detailed information on iPhone 5 features, specs, release time and price

For a long time period, people have been guessing about the detailed information about the next generation of iPhone. Now, only a few yards away from the rumored official release of iPhone 5 on Apple’s Sep. 12th event, things seem to be clearer. Since the existing rumors and speculations, we might get a general acknowledgement about the iPhone 5. And today, right before the official release of iPhone 5, I would like to make a guess on iPhone 5 specs and features upon different rumors, to see how many features I could get here.

Name

The name of the next generation of iPhone is always a big concern for all people. Just like the fifth generation of iPhone and the third generation of iPad, which are named respectively iPhone 4S and the new iPad, the next generation of iPhone, actually the sixth generation of Apple iPhone, might get some difference from its traditional way of naming. But it is highly believed to be under the name of iPhone 5. This could be concluded from the invitations Apple sent for the September 12^th event. Also, while the upcoming iPhone is the sixth generation, the name iPhone 5 in fact shows some difference from iPhone 6.

Design

Well, if there is one thing people might get the same opinion, it is the design: all believe it to be bigger and thinner. It is bigger so as to meet the 16:9 aspect ratio, while with a slim phone body less than 8mm thickness. As for the appearance, it is believed the next iPhone would be similar to its predecessors.

Display

Display is also a big concern. The iPhone 5 is going to bigger 4" LCD screen with a resolution of 1136 by 640 pixels, which sports a very high pixel density of 326ppi, just like on the iPhone 4S Retina Display. This would make it excellent to watch HD movies on iPhone 5. With an aspect ratio of 16:9, iPhone 5 produces quite amazing experience for movies, YouTube videos, video games, etc.

Processor

Until right now, there’s little information about the processor of the upcoming iPhone. We can make some conclusion from spy shots that iPhone 5 is going to run on the Apple A6 chip supposedly made by Samsung, not Apple’s own A5X SoC and A5 processor. What makes the A5X better than the A5 is the mighty GPU, but the new iPhone won't really require that much GPU power for HD Retina Display. Therefore, it seems logical Apple to develop a new processor with performance suitable for the new iPhone and power efficiency to ensure decent battery life.

Camera

Well, for the camera, there’s not big improvement in the next iPhone, still an 8MP camera on the rear, just like iPhone 4S’ camera and getting the same performance in shooting as that of iPhone 4S. But the front camera is said to be improved to support HD video calls over FaceTime.

LTE and NFC

Obviously, none expects the next iPhone without LTE support, just like the new iPad. Currently, there’re quite a lot of smartphones in the market supports LTE network connectivity. But for the patent issue with Samsung, it seems that Apple might get difficulty to add LTE support in iPhone 5. As for NFC (Near Field Communication), people have been looking forward to this ever before iPhone 4S, but it still seems to be less likely in iPhone 5.

Software

Very few people would doubt the iOS 6 in iPhone 5, which means that the new iPhone would at least include around 200 new features, including Apple's new 3D maps with turn-by-turn navigation, deep Facebook integration, FaceTime over Cellular, and many more.

Nano SIM card

There’ve reports that the next iPhone would adopt Nano SIM cards, which are even smaller and therefore leave more precious room inside the device for additional circuitry. So yeah, folks that are upgrading will have to get a Nano SIM card from their carrier and won't be able to pop in their old one, which is a slight, but manageable inconvenience.

Accessories

We expect seeing a new, smaller dock connector on the new iPhone, not the well-known, but kind of old 30 pin one. Therefore, included will be a new cable that owners will use to hook up their smartphone to a computer, or to simply charge its battery. A smaller dock connector will also free up some valuable space inside of the device, so that additional components can be installed, just like what the introduction of Nano SIM cards will do. Another accessory that might be altered is the wired headset. Photos that were leaked a few days ago suggest that the earphones have been redesigned, but whether that rumor holds water or not will become known in about a week.

Battery life

Battery has always been the concern for all smartphones, especially for such successful phones like iPhone. Since it would be bigger, the battery life seems to be even more important. It is reported that the new iPhone's battery shows a 1,440mAh cell, which is not enough even compared to the iPhone 4S’ 1,430mAh battery. Of course, Apple might have balanced things out by applying some advanced power management techniques, but we'll be keeping our fingers crossed for a bigger battery up to the smartphone's announcement.

Launch date and pricing

The release date is for sure to be September 12^th, while the launch date is expected to be September 21^st. Nothing is certain as far as pricing is concerned, yet judging by what previous models have been priced at, a base model with 16 gigs of storage will probably cost $199 with a 2-year contract. Doubling its storage will probably cost you an extra $100, and a 64GB model will most likely be priced at a cold $399 on contract.

Ready for September 12th Event: iPhone 5, AirPlay Direct and Probably iPad Mini

Previously, there had been rumors that Apple would introduce iPhone 5 on the special September 12th event. Now, from all rumors and sources hot online, this saying seems to be more reliable. On the special September 12^th event, Apple would not only introduce the iPhone 5, but probably other wonderful gadgets as well, including 7-inchiPad Mini and AirPlay Direct, though according to Gizmodo, well-connected and professional Apple dot-connector John Gruber is disputing the previous report about a dual-announcement of the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini and hinting that it makes more sense for Apple to hold two different events and announce the iPhone 5 on Sept. 12th and then wait until October to introduce the iPad Mini.

"First, an iPhone event, focused solely on the new iPhone and iOS 6. Then, the iPhone ships nine days later, and there's another wave of iPhone-focused attention as the reviews come out," Gruber explained. "Then, in the first or second week of October, Apple holds its traditional 'music event,' exactly along the lines of the events at which they've been debuting new iPods for the last decade.

At least we’re sure that the iPhone 5 is most likely to be released on September 12^th event. From the rumors hot online, the next generation of Apple iPhone will be fully upgraded in various aspects. Features of iPhone 5 include:

9 Pin Dock Connector in place of the previous 30 Pin Dock Connector;

Larger screen (probably 4.0 inches compared to the 3.6 inches screen on iPhone 4S), thinner built;

LTE connectivity and faster processor;

NFC and passbook;

No Youtube and Google maps.

Meanwhile, a report on Tuesday claims inside knowledge of a new AirPlay feature Apple will allegedly introduce at its widely rumored Sept. 12 special event, with the new technology allowing users to stream audio directly to HiFi units or speakers without a Wi-Fi network. According to people familiar with Apple's plans, the so-called AirPlay Direct tech will require only an iDevice and compatible audio equipment for music streaming, doing away with the feature's current need of a Wi-Fi network, reports the Telegraph.

Apple iPhone 5 is Reported to Be Released on A September 12th Event

For the official release of Apple’s next iPhone, probably named as iPhone 5, there’re many speculations. At present, the most reliable information about the official introduction is that the iPhone 5 would be released this fall, with no specific date. But now, according to the latest report from Reuters, who cited their news from iMore, the next Apple iPhone may get unveiled at a major September 12^th event.

"(Reuters) - Apple Inc is gearing up to unveil a new product at a major September 12 event, a source familiar with the plan said, presaging the long-awaited launch of the redesigned iPhone."

According from the source, the September 12^th date may shift. Taking peak holiday shopping season into consideration, the company is mostly to make the gadget to hit store shelves around this period.

As for the features of the new iPhone, it is said that the next iPhone would help revolutionize the mobile industry with a thinner phone body. The larger screen display with higher screen resolution let users watch HD videos on iPhone 5 freely and easily. Just like the Retina Display screen on the new iPad, the new iPhone would surely produce satisfactory visual effect for users. The source also indicates that the device would have a smaller dock connector. 

What iPhone 5 features will be from this WWDC iOS 6 release

Apple has introduced the next best thing to all Apple devices users, the iOS 6, which is claimed to include more than 200 new features. The latest iOS will come out until the fall, and will only work on the iPhone 3GS and models after that, but a lot of iOS 6 features will be welcomed by any iPhone owner.

New versions of mobile software (be it iOS or Android) can often be as feature-packed and exciting as new phone models, and frequently kick a lot of new value down to older hardware. As for the iPhone 5 features and release time, Apple made no clear announcement.

The question is, can we look into the new features of iOS 6 to peer upstream at what Apple's next iPhone might be like? Well, here’re some guesses about the features of the next Apple iPhone, iPhone 5? Maybe.

Mobile Wallet

Passbook doesn't introduce much that isn't already available via other apps, but it's Apple's first baked-in commitment to digital ticket/coupon/account consolidation. The ability to add QR codes and other frequent-user cards may sound small, but if Apple can help pull the general public into using the iPhone as a digital wallet, then this could be the first step toward unlocking NFC and other swipe-to-pay functions in the next iPhone.

4G LTE

Obviously, the next iPhone will have 4G LTE. Duh. FaceTime will support cellular calls, seemingly just in time for these new 4G iPhones. Will FaceTime also support 3G calls? It should, since Skype already does, too.

Siri and Eyes Free: The new Siri

Last year, Siri was packaged as one of the main selling points of the new iPhone. This year, expect an improved, more integrated Siri and Eyes Free voice-control integration in certain cars as another new selling point. Some may have felt burned by Siri's lack of responsiveness or utility in the past, but it seems that Apple is set on making Siri indispensable.

Turn-by-turn navigation

Don't underestimate this feature. Apple's move to own turn-by-turn, rather than offload the responsibility to an app, makes the iPhone (like the 4G iPad) a true navigation device right out of the box. Some of the iPhone's new features, like Siri, have recently been more about software than hardware. Imagine Apple ads this fall focused on lost people finding their way, and so on.

A larger screen?

A bigger screen means better video enjoyment on iPhone 5, like watching HD videos on iPhone 5. Apple's new Maps app has impressive 3D flyover effects that could do with a bigger screen. Maybe this and Safari's new offline reading-list feature could point the way to the new iPhone being touted as "better for reading" or "better for navigation." A new screen is overdue; most of the Android and Windows 7 phone landscape has long since adopted larger displays. Apple would be playing catch-up to the rest of the big-screen phone industry.