The Likely Features Of The Apple iPhone 5

With summer on the way, one thing will be on the minds of many a tech enthusiast; the release of the latest Apple iPhone. Last summer we welcomed the iPhone 4S among the predicted media hype and long lines of people eager to get their hands on the new gadget at Apple stores all over the world. With the iPhone 5 on the way we can expect similar scenes, but will the phone live up its predecessors?

Until the iPhone 5 is officially unveiled, we will not know for sure what the exact features of the phone will be. As with the previous iPhone releases, there are already plenty of online rumours, and websites claiming to be in possession of leaked photos and spec sheets.

From previous iPhone releases, we can build up a good picture of the features this phone is likely to boast. With every iPhone release we have seen an improved camera, so it is only natural to assume that this trend will continue with the iPhone 5. The latest phone in the range has an 8 megapixel camera, and several new smartphones like the Sony Xperia S has a 12 megapixel camera. Therefore it would be a big surprise if the new Apple phone does not match or even outdo this resolution. Of course, we can also expect 1080p video capture, and the standard package of features like autofocus, geo-tagging, touch focus and an LED flash. The camera software is also sure to see a number of improvements, as this runs as part of the iOS platform, which has seen a new version released with every iPhone model; so we can expect a new version of the operating system to be released alongside the new handset.

In terms of the design of the phone, many agree that a completely fresh new look will be implemented with the iPhone 5. In the past, the iPhone 3GS kept the same look as its predecessor as did the iPhone 4S, with the same styling as the iPhone 4. As the iPhone 5 is likely to be a completely new version, the design is therefore likely to change. There are several characteristics to the iPhone's design that are likely to remain, however. All iPhone models have kept the same basic form factor, with a single home button at the base of the screen. This will probably remain, as Apple will want to people to know it is an iPhone at first glance.

As well as the camera and the aesthetics of the handset, we are also likely to be treated to an enhanced screen resolution, and possibly a larger screen. Processors are a hot topic with smartphones at the moment as well, so it is highly likely that a powerful dual-core, or even quad-core processor will be incorporated which will allow improved performance from the hardware and more powerful apps to be developed for this iPhone.

As with previous Apple phone releases, it is likely that one network will be given the rights to distribute the phone in the UK to begin with, with others following suit shortly after resulting in competition to offer the best deals to its customers. When it is released, I will be sure to cover the iPhone 5 and its features in a lot more detail in future articles.

Watch this space for the best iPhone 5 deals and iPhone 4S deals

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Newest and Coolest Features of the iPhone 5

Screen Size

The rumors that we've heard for some time now are true. The iPhone 5's screen is 4 inches tall, half an inch taller than previous iPhone's. The width is the same, which gets us closer to watching widescreen movies in their native 16:9 dimensions. It contains a 326PPI Retina display, with 1136 x 640 resolution. The taller display now gives us room for five rows of apps.

Body

The iPhone 5 is made entirely of aluminum and glass. It is the thinnest and lightest iPhone yet, coming in at 7.6mm thick, which is 18% thinner before. It weighs 112 grams which is 20% lighter than the 4S.

Ultrafast wireless

Apple has not forgotten the fact that the iPhone is... well... a phone. Their dynamic antenna can automatically switch antennas, similar to how the 4S works. The iPhone 5 will support LTE, from US carriers including Sprint, AT&T and Verizon.

Processor

The iPhone contains an A6 processor. The new chip performs twice as fast as the A5 chip in computing and graphics processing. The chip is 22% smaller and more energy-efficient too, which is good because it remains to be seen how Apple plans on powering all of this stuff.

Battery

According to Tim Cook, the battery in the iPhone 5 not only matches, but exceeds the battery life of the iPhone 4S. It provides 8 hours of 3G or LTE talk time/browsing and 10 hours of WIFI browsing.

Camera

The camera on the iPhone 5 is the same as the 4S; 8-megapixel sensor, 5-element lens with an f2.4 aperture. It is thinner however, and there is a new low-light mode feature; the sensor will evaluate pixels in the image and improve low-light performance by up to 2 f-stops. There's also a new sapphire crystal lens cover. One of the coolest new features with the iPhone camera is the panorama feature. Now you can just sweep the scene vertically, to get the most resolution, and swing your phone. The camera responds by giving you a 28-megapixel panoramic picture!

Video

Video on the iPhone 5 is still 1080p, but it now has facial recognition and better video stabilization. The front-facing camera is now 720p, and illuminated, meaning we can have much clearer pictures of ourselves for our Facebook profiles! FaceTime will not be limited to WIFI anymore, as it is now available over cellular networks as well.

Audio

The iPhone 5 has three microphones; front, bottom and back. This will provide much better voice recognition for phone calls, dictation and apps like Siri. It also has what Apple is calling "wide-band audio," which is basically a wider spectrum for audio, resulting in voices sounding more natural during calls. Carriers will have to support the feature and so far 20 carriers will.

Connector

The new connector is an 8-pin, all digital connector called Lightning. It is reversible so you can plug it in either way, and is 80% smaller which makes a huge difference when creating the world's thinnest smartphone. Don't throw out your old accessories just yet, companies including JBL, Bose and B&W are already working on adapters for them.

iOS 6

iPhone 5 will get a brand new iOS, namely, iOS 6. You can now share Safari's tabs on your desktop with your iPhone using iCloud Tabs. Mail gets an upgrade too, as you can now flag messages for follow-up, or mark people as VIP, which will provide them with their own inbox. With Passbook users can book flights, movie tickets or get coupons all with the touch of a button. It is now possible to have Shared Photo Streams with iOS 6, and Siri is new and improved, thanks in part to the three microphone system the iPhone 5 employs.

Maps

No more Google maps. Now the maps app will give turn-by-turn directions with Siri's voice to guide you. It has satellite imagery and a flyover mode, which has satellite imagery draped over a 3D map of the city. It's like you're flying, cool! Now where am I?

What it's missing.

No wireless charging, no micro-USB compatibility, no NFC and no Bluetooth 4.0.

But hey... that's what the iPhone 6 is for!

Pricing and Availability

All prices given here are on-contract pricing. A 16GB iPhone 5 will cost $199; 32 GB will cost $299 and the 64GB model will cost $399. The iPhone 4 will now be free when you sign up for a new contract, and the iPhone 4S will now cost only $99. Pre-orders for the iPhone 5 begin on Friday, September 14th. Shipping to the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore will begin on September 21st.

George William is a freelance writer currently living in Los Angeles. He writes frequently on travel, music and technology. George worked professionally as a lyricist and has logged over 10 years of touring and performing throughout the United States.

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iPhone 5 - Some Unbelievable iPhone 5 Features Rumored

The iPhone 5 released did not happen when expected. On the other hand, the newly released 4S model has a huge range of new features and some smart new capabilities. This has pushed many into speculating that Apple's 5th generation smartphone will have features that the world has never seen before. Given that people have more or less become used to amazing innovations being brought by the company, it is worth looking at the speculated features, even though they may seem a bit far fetched for now.

A 3D camera may become a reality with iPhone 5. Speculations suggest that new hardware will be integrated into the already existing camera. That way, the device will be able to capture process and produce 3D images. It is definitely hard to believe that we will be able to take 3D photos in the near future, but we have to accept that nothing is impossible.

The main question is whether there is any ground for these rumors. A leading Apple rumor website has reported that the company had applied for patent of a 3D picture taking technology. Reportedly, the application was filed in early 2011. Hopefully, we will really be able to take 3D photos and possibly make 3D video clips in the very near future.

Users will be able to charge the iPhone 5 wirelessly. At present, you have no choice, but to use a cable charger to charge existing smart phones. In fact, in order to be able to sync your iPhone wirelessly with other devices at present, you need to have it connected to the electric system in your home or office.

It would be amazing to be able to charge smart phone and other devices wirelessly. However, no one can explain how this will happen, even the tech experts that actually produce the speculations. A report recently published in the reputed Wall Street Journal newspaper stated that Apple is currently testing a new way of charging, but there are no substantial grounds to believe that the authors of the report talk about wireless charging.

iPhone 5 will be fire-proof. It is known that Apple has patented a halogen-free resin material. The composition includes specific polymers and fillers plus an additive that holds back flames. It is thought that the material actually has self fire-extinguishing properties. Basically, if the device made from it catches fire, the case will stop the flames before they damage the hardware.

Hopefully, iPhone 5 will have these features and capabilities.

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