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| The iPhone 5 is the latest Appe iPhone that came out. It is remarkably fast and has a beautiful display. With the retina display, it displays apps, emails and everything so beautifully. It has a longer screen making people see more emails and more of the Internet. It's a very good phone to have around with you all day. | |||
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| {{Infobox mobile phone | |||
| | name = iPhone 5 | |||
| | logo = iPhone5Title.svg | |||
| | logosize = 150px | |||
| | logoalt = iPhone5 | |||
| | image = IPhone 5.png | |||
| | imagesize = 200px | |||
| | alt = | |||
| | caption = | |||
| | brand = ] | |||
| | manufacturer = | |||
| | series = ] | |||
| | slogan = "The biggest thing to happen to iPhone since iPhone" | |||
| | carrier = | |||
| | networks = ], ], ], ], ], ] | |||
| | available = {{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0; |title=September 21, 2012<ref name="Iphone release" /> | |||
| |1=United States<!-- listed in announcement order. DO NOT A-Z, WP:LIST does NOT apply, please leave! --> | |||
| |2=Canada | |||
| |3=United Kingdom | |||
| |4=France | |||
| |5=Germany | |||
| |6=Australia | |||
| |7=Japan | |||
| |8=Hong Kong | |||
| |9=Singapore | |||
| }}{{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0; |title=September 28, 2012<ref name="Iphone release">{{cite web | url=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5.html | title=Apple Introduces iPhone 5 (Press Release) | publisher=Apple | date=September 12, 2012 | accessdate=October 11, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| |1=Austria<!-- listed in announcement order (2nd week country list was in a-z, unlike the 1st which wasn't), please leave! --> | |||
| |2=Belgium | |||
| |3=Czech Republic | |||
| |4=Denmark | |||
| |5=Estonia | |||
| |6=Finland | |||
| |7=Hungary | |||
| |8=Ireland | |||
| |9=Italy | |||
| |10=Liechtenstein | |||
| |11=Lithuania | |||
| |12=Luxembourg | |||
| |13=Netherlands | |||
| |14=New Zealand | |||
| |15=Norway | |||
| |16=Poland | |||
| |17=Portugal | |||
| |18=Slovakia | |||
| |19=Slovenia | |||
| |20=Spain | |||
| |21=Sweden | |||
| |22=Switzerland | |||
| }}{{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0; |title=November 2, 2012 | |||
| |1=Mexico | |||
| |2=Thailand | |||
| |3=India<ref>http://telecomtalk.info/aircel-iphone-5-india/101821/#more-101821</ref> | |||
| }} | |||
| | discontinued = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | |||
| | unitssold = Two million units in the initial 24 hours of pre-order<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/17iPhone-5-Pre-Orders-Top-Two-Million-in-First-24-Hours.html|title=iPhone 5 Pre-Orders Top Two Million in First 24 Hours|date=September 17, 2012|publisher=]|accessdate=September 24, 2012}}</ref><br />Five million units in the first three days of release<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/24iPhone-5-First-Weekend-Sales-Top-Five-Million.html|title=iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales Top Five Million|date=September 24, 2012|publisher=]|accessdate=September 24, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| | unitsshipped = | |||
| | predecessor = ] | |||
| | related = ] | |||
| | type = ] | |||
| | form = ] | |||
| | size = {{convert|123.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} H<br />{{convert|58.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} W<br />{{convert|7.6|mm|in|abbr=on}} D | |||
| | weight = {{convert|112|g|oz|2|abbr=on}} | |||
| | os = ] ]<br />Released {{release date|mf=yes|2012|09|19}} | |||
| | soc = ] | |||
| | cpu = 1GHz ] Apple A6 | |||
| | gpu = ] ] | |||
| | memory = 1GB ]-1066 ] | |||
| | storage = 16, 32 or 64 GB | |||
| | battery = 3.8 V, 5.45 Wh (1,440 mAh)<ref name="ifixit teardown" /> | |||
| | input = ] | |||
| | display = 4-inch (100 mm) diagonal<br /> (16:9 aspect ratio),<br /> multi-touch display,<br /> 640 × 1,136 ] at 326 ],<br /> 800:1 ] (typical),<br /> 500 ] max. brightness (typical), ]-resistant ] ] on front | |||
| | rear_camera = 8 ] ], ] (]) | |||
| | front_camera = 1.2 ], ] (]) | |||
| | sound = Speaker, 3.5mm ] | |||
| | connectivity = '''All models''':<br /> | |||
| ] (] ]/]/]/]) (802.11n: 2.4 and 5 ]), ], ] & ], ] ]/]/] (] ]), Quad-band ]/]/] (] MHz). | |||
| • '''GSM model (A1428)''':<br /> | |||
| Dual-band ] ] (]: 1700 (]), 700b MHz). | |||
| • '''GSM model (A1429)''':<br /> | |||
| Tri-band 4G LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5: 2100, 1800, 850 MHz). | |||
| • '''CDMA model (A1429)''':<br /> | |||
| Tri-band ] ] (800 (CDMA over ]), 850, 1900 MHz).<br />Dual-band ] CDMA/] and ] (850, 1900 MHz).<br />Penta-band 4G LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 25: 2100, 1800, 850, 700c, 1900 MHz). | |||
| | other = Talk time: Up to 8 hours<br />Standby time: Up to 225 hours (9 days, 9 hours)<br />Internet use: Up to 8 hours (3G), up to 8 hours (LTE), up to 10 hours (Wi-Fi)<br />Video playback: Up to 10 hours<br />Audio playback: Up to 40 hours (1 day, 16 hours) | |||
| | website = {{url|http://www.apple.com/iphone}} | |||
| }} | |||
| The '''iPhone 5''' is a ]-based ] developed by ]. It is the sixth ] in the ] series succeeding the ]. The phone is a slimmer, lighter model that introduces a higher-resolution, 4-inch screen to the series with ] widescreen ] support. The phone also includes a custom-designed ARMv7 processor called the ],<ref name="Custom CPU - Anandtech">{{cite news |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6292/iphone-5-a6-not-a15-custom-core |title=iPhone 5's A6 SoC: Not A15 or A9, a Custom Apple Core Instead |author= Anand Lal Shimpi |publisher=AnandTech |date=September 15, 2012 |accessdate=October 11, 2012}}</ref> an update to Apple's mobile operating system known as ], and support for ].<ref name="engadget1"/> | |||
| Apple held an event to formally introduce the phone on September 12, 2012.<ref name="Event on September 12" /> After Apple began taking pre-orders on September 14, 2012, over two million were received within 24 hours.<ref name="Apple – Press Info – iPhone 5 Pre-Orders Top Two Million in First 24 Hours" /> Initial demand for the iPhone 5 exceeded the supply available at launch on September 21, 2012,<ref name="Apple Event">{{cite video|title=Apple Special Event September 2012|url=http://www.apple.com/apple-events/september-2012|date=September 12, 2012|publisher=Apple Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19572820|title=Apple iPhone 5 unveiled with taller screen and 4G LTE|publisher=]|first=Rory |last=Cellan-Jones|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref> and has been described by Apple as "extraordinary", with pre-orders having sold twenty times faster than its predecessors.<ref name="Prelim sales" /> | |||
| While reception to the iPhone 5 has been generally positive, the new ] application has been negatively received and was reported to contain many serious errors.<ref name="Britney">{{cite web|last=Britney|first=Fitzgerald|title=Apple Map Fails: 19 Ridiculous Glitches Spotted In Apple iOS 6's Anti-Google App (PICTURES)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/apple-map-fails-ios-6-maps_n_1901599.html#slide=more251885|publisher=The Huffington Post|accessdate=28 September 2012}}</ref><ref name="maps issue">{{cite web | url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/20/apple-ios-6-maps-problems/ | title=Apple says it's 'just getting started' on Maps for iOS 6, are you willing to wait? (poll) | publisher=] | date=September 20, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012 | author=Lawler, Richard}}</ref> Several hardware issues have also received criticism from consumers and reviewers, including an unintended purple hue in photos taken by the iPhone 5 and an issue with its coating being prone to chipping.<ref name="Diaz, Jesus">{{cite web|url=http://gizmodo.com/5947972/apple-acknowledges-iphone-5-camera-problem-says-youre-holding-it-wrong|title=Apple Acknowledges iPhone 5 Camera Problem, Says You’re Holding It Wrong|publisher=]|date=October 1, 2012|accessdate=October 4, 2012|author=Diaz, Jesus}}</ref><ref name="Scuffgate-AppAdvice">{{cite web|url=http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/09/thanks-to-scuffgate-ill-never-purchase-a-black-iphone-5-again|title=Thanks To ‘Scuffgate’ I’ll Never Purchase A Black iPhone 5 Again – AppAdvice|publisher=AppAdvice|date=September 28, 2012|accessdate=October 8, 2012|author=Esposito, Dom}}</ref> In addition, there have been a small number of reports claiming a light leak around the bezel near the top of the display on white models.<ref name="leakage-CNET">{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57518950-37/iphone-5-leaks-light-say-some-users|title=iPhone 5 leaks light, say users|publisher=]|date=September 24, 2012|accessdate=October 7, 2012|author=Whitney, Lance}}</ref> Also, some incompatibilities with certain LTE networks are an issue, despite being the first Apple phone to support LTE.<ref name="Euroincompat">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/262288/apples_iphone_5_a_mixed_bag_for_european_operators.html|title=Apple's IPhone 5 a Mixed Bag for European Operators|publisher=PC World|date=September 13, 2012|accessdate=September 17, 2012|author=Ricknäs, Mikael}}</ref> | |||
| ==History== | |||
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| Rumors about the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} began shortly after the announcement of the ], though detailed leaks did not emerge until June 2012.<ref name="iP5 rumors">{{cite web|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-20073431-233/iphone-5-rumor-roundup|title=iPhone 5 rumor roundup|publisher=]|date=September 11, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012|author1=German, Kent|author2=La, Lynn}}</ref> On July 30, 2012, reports pinpointed the dates that the iPhone 5 would be unveiled and released on, along with some accurate predictions of its features.<ref name="iP5 release speculation">{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57482033-37/apple-reportedly-to-unveil-iphone-5-ipad-mini-on-sept-12|title=Apple reportedly to unveil iPhone 5, iPad Mini on Sept. 12|publisher=]|date=July 30, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012|author=Whitney, Lance}}</ref> On September 4, 2012, Apple announced they would be hosting an event at the ] in ] on September 12, 2012. A shadow of the number 5 was featured in the invitations sent to the media, suggesting that the next iPhone would be unveiled at the event.<ref name="Event on September 12">{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57502622-37/apples-september-12-invite-hints-at-iphone-5|title=Apple's September 12 invite hints at iPhone 5|publisher=]|date=September 4, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012|first=Josh|last=Lowensohn}}</ref> | |||
| At the unveiling, Apple announced the iPhone 5 and also introduced new ] and ] models. They also stated that pre-orders would be accepted starting September 14, 2012.<ref name="Apple Event" /> Over two million pre-orders were received within 24 hours.<ref name="pre-saleorders">{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/iphone-5-pre-orders-crack-2-million-in-first-24-hours|title=iPhone 5 pre-orders crack 2 million in first 24 hours|publisher=]|date=September 17, 2012|accessdate=September 17, 2012|author=Fingas, Jon}}</ref> Initial demand for the new phone exceeded the record set by its predecessor, the ], by selling over 5 million units in the first three days.<ref name="Sales top 5 million">{{cite news |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/story/2012/09/24/first-week-of-iphone-5-sales/57834504/1 |title=Apple: Weekend sales top 5 million for iPhone 5 |last=Graham |first=Jefferson |publisher=USA Today |date=September 24, 2012 |accessdate=October 26, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| Apple and Samsung have been battling each other for the throne of the #1 smartphone. It's a very close battle. | |||
| ==Production== | |||
| The components and labor required to construct the most basic iPhone 5 is estimated to cost US$207, which is US$19 more than the cost of components for the corresponding iPhone 4S model. The 4G LTE module in the iPhone 5 alone costs $34, $10 more than the cellular module in the iPhone 4S. Similarly, screens used in the iPhone 5 costs $44, which is $7 more than the screen of its predecessor. ] noted that the profit margin of selling each device is "huge" as the iPhone 5 generally retails for US$649.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2012/09/19/iphone-5-manufacturing-cost|title=The 16 GB iPhone 5 Costs Apple $207 to Build|publisher=]|date=September 19, 2012|accessdate=October 7, 2012|author=Fiegerman, Seth}}</ref> | |||
| Subsequently after the announcement of the device, a lack of supply of the iPhone 5 was evident. This was due to a shortage of components such as the screen; reports emerged, stating that Sharp was unable to ship the screen before the debut of the iPhone 5 and other manufacturers reported that it was difficult to keep up with demand. As a result, the number of pre-orders rose due to the uncertainty of stock at retail stores and the delivery dates for pre-orders were postponed to dates that were after the initial release date of the device.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_21626528/iphone-5-screen-shortage-causing-apple-production-delays|title=iPhone 5 screen shortage causing Apple production delays, analysts report; stock falls|publisher=]|date=September 25, 2012|accessdate=October 7, 2012|author=Owens, Jeremy}}</ref> | |||
| ===Quality control inspectors strike=== | |||
| ] reported that “three to four thousand” ] workers who work at iPhone 5 production plant in ] stopped working on October 5, 2012.<ref name="Foxconn strike">{{cite web | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/oct/05/foxconn-apple-iphone-china-strike | title=Foxconn workers on iPhone 5 line strike in China, rights group says | publisher=] | date=October 5, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012 | author=Gabbatt, Adam}}</ref> Since many iPhone 5 users complain the ] chipping off of iPhone 5, Apple has imposed a stricter quality standard on their products, which include a 0.02mm restriction on identations inflicted during production. The strike occurred after the imposition of these new standards and the employer forcing employees to work on a public holiday. Employees also felt that they did not get enough training to adapt to the new standard. During the strike, conflicts between quality control inspectors and employees resulted in brawls, China Labor Watch also claim that concerns raised by inspectors were not addressed by factory management.<ref name="Foxconn strike" /> ] spokesman admit the problem of the micromanagement, but he said that there were only 300 to 400 workers absent and the conflicts did not influence production processes at all.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tech.qq.com/a/20121007/000004.htm|title=富士康否认郑州工厂大罢工 承认微观管理问题 (Chinese)|publisher=]|date=October 10, 2012|accessdate=October 7, 2012|author=林其玲}}</ref> | |||
| ==Features== | |||
| ===Operating system and software=== | |||
| {{Main|iOS|iOS 6|iOS version history}} | |||
| The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} uses ], Apple's ].<ref name="mwios6">{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/2009920/weekly-wrap-the-new-iphone-5-new-itunes-new-ipads-and-ios-6.html|title=Weekly Wrap: The new iPhone 5, new iTunes, new iPods, and iOS 6|publisher=]|work=]|date=September 15, 2012|accessdate=September 15, 2012|author=Friedman, Lex}}</ref> The ] of iOS is based on the concept of ], using ]. Interface control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons.<ref name="iphone4smanual">{{cite web|url=http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/iphone_user_guide.pdf|title=iPhone User Guide|publisher=]|date=May 7, 2012|accessdate=May 20, 2012}}</ref> Interaction with the OS includes gestures such as ''swipe'', ''tap'', ''pinch'', and ''reverse pinch'', all of which have specific definitions within the context of the iOS operating system and its multi-touch interface. Internal ]s are used by some applications to respond to shaking the device (one common result is the undo command) or rotating it vertically (one common result is switching from portrait to landscape mode).<ref name="iphone4smanual"/> | |||
| The iPhone 5 uses iOS 6, which was released on September 19, 2012.<ref name="mwios6"/> Many of the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}}'s features that work specifically with the included new iOS 6.0 operating system, will only work in certain territories on release.<ref name="iPhone features list">{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability|title=iOS 6 Feature Availability|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 14, 2012|author=}}</ref> Apple has said this is a rolling program, which will take longer to implement across more regions.<ref name="iPhone features rollout">Apple's WWDC Keynote speech.</ref> | |||
| The phone can act as a ], sharing its internet connection over WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB,<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/ipad/features|title=The new iPad: It's a breakthrough because it features are.|publisher=]|date=March 7, 2012|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> and also accesses the ], an online ] ] platform for iOS developed and maintained by Apple. The service allows users to browse and download ] from the ] that were developed with ] and the ] and were published through Apple. | |||
| The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} can play music, movies, television shows, ebooks, audiobooks, and ]s and can sort its media library by songs, artists, albums, videos, ]s, ]s, composers, podcasts, audiobooks, and ]. Options are always presented alphabetically, except in playlists, which retain their order from iTunes.<ref name="music5">{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/iphone/built-in-apps/music.html|title=Apple – iPhone 5 – Hear your favorite music everywhere you go.|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref> Users can rotate their device horizontally to ] to access ]. Like on iTunes, this feature shows the different album covers in a scroll-through photo library. Scrolling is achieved by swiping a finger across the screen. Alternatively, headset controls can be used to pause, play, skip, and repeat tracks. On the 5, the volume can be changed with the included Apple Earphones, and the Voice Control feature can be used to identify a track, play songs in a playlist or by a specific artist, or create a ].<ref name="music5"/> | |||
| Like the iPhone 4S, the iPhone 5 has ],<ref name="music5"/> that allows the user to operate the iPhone by spoken commands. For example, "What is the weather going to be like?" will generate a spoken response like "The weather is to be cloudy and rainy and drop to 54 degrees today". For security reasons, third-party applications cannot currently respond to voice commands.<ref name="siri3rdparty">{{cite web|url=http://www.tuaw.com/2012/03/30/how-3rd-party-apps-might-integrate-with-siri|title=How 3rd Party apps might integrate with Siri|publisher=]|work=The Unofficial Apple Weblog|date=March 30, 2012|accessdate=September 27, 2012|author=Sadun, Eric}}</ref> The commands given do not have to be formulated using rigidly determined wording; ] can be used. Siri is accessed by holding down the home button rather than tapping it. The software was improved in iOS 6 to include the ability to make restaurant reservations, launch apps, dictate Facebook or Twitter updates, retrieve movie reviews and detailed sports statistics.<ref name="Time: Here it comes"/> | |||
| On the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}}, ] can be aided by the voice assistant, which converts speech to text.<ref name="music5"/> In addition to regular texting, messaging on the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} supports ], a specialized instant messaging program and service that allows unlimited texting to other Apple devices running iOS 5 or later. This supports the inclusion of content such as images and sound in text messages, integration with the device's voice-controlled software assistant, and read acknowledgements for sent messages. Input to the device comes from a keyboard displayed on the multi-touch screen or by voice-to text by speaking into the microphone. Entered text is supported by predictive and suggestion software; there is a multi-language spell-checker which recognises many regional accents of different languages.<ref name="music5"/> | |||
| The built-in ] has been universally derided, and lacks many features present in competing maps apps. It is also known to give inaccurate directions.<ref name="Britney"/><ref name="maps issue" /> It uses Apple’s new vector-based engine that eliminates ], making for smoother ]. New to Maps is ] spoken directions, 3D views in some major cities and real-time traffic.<ref name="Time: Here it comes">{{cite news|title=Apple iOS 6 Here Next Week, iTunes Update Today, New iTunes in October |url=http://techland.time.com/2012/09/12/apple-unveils-ios-6-icloud-enabled-itunes-but-youll-have-to-wait-a-little-longer/#ixzz26tzQOyEd|url=http://techland.time.com/2012/09/12/apple-unveils-ios-6-icloud-enabled-itunes-but-youll-have-to-wait-a-little-longer|accessdate=September 19, 2012|newspaper=Time|date=September 12, 2012|first=Matt|last=Peckham}}</ref> Turn-by-turn navigation is only available for ] or later and ] or later with cellular capability, while 3D views are only available for iPhone 4S or later, ] 5th generation, and iPad 2 or later.<ref name="What's New in iOS 6">{{cite web|title=What's New in iOS 6|url=http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new|accessdate=September 21, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| iOS 6 is able to retrieve documents such as ]es, admission ], ]s and ] through its new ] app. An iOS device with Passbook can be scanned under a ] to process a ] at locations that have compatible hardware. The app has context-aware features such as notifications for relevant coupons when in the immediate vicinity of a given store.<ref name="Time: Here it comes"/><ref name="Forbes qr">{{cite news|title=Apple, iOS 6 & Mobile Payments – One More Thing for the iPhone 5?|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2012/09/11/apple-ios-6-mobile-payments-one-more-thing-for-the-iphone-5/?ss=innovation-science|accessdate=September 19, 2012|newspaper=Forbes|date=September 11, 2012|author=Christopher Versace}}</ref> | |||
| Facebook comes integrated through Apple’s native apps with iOS 6. Facebook features can be directly accessed from within native apps such as Calendar which can sync Facebook events, or use Facebook’s ] from within the ].<ref name="Time: Here it comes"/> | |||
| New privacy settings are available to the user. In addition to location services, the following have been added in iOS 6: photos (already partially restricted in iOS 5), contacts (address book), calendars, reminders, ] sharing, ], ], and ]. iOS 6 also comes with a “Limit ad tracking” user control in the general settings menu to allow users the option to prevent ]. Apple’s Advertising Identifier replaces the company’s existing ] (UDID) standard. ]s not yet using Apple’s Advertising Identifier ] standard would not be affected, although Apple will require the standard in the future.<ref name="CNET ad blocker">{{cite news|title=Ad tracking 'blocker' comes to iOS 6|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57513521-83/ad-tracking-blocker-comes-to-ios-6|accessdate=September 19, 2012|newspaper=CNET|date=September 14, 2012|author=Seth Rosenblatt}}</ref> | |||
| ===Design=== | |||
| Apple emphasized the improved build quality of the iPhone 5 at its press event.<ref name="Apple Event"/> The frame used in previous versions was redesigned to an aluminum composite frame, which allows the phone to resist shattering more effectively than the previous stainless steel design, but scratches easily.<ref>{{cite web|last=Manjoo|first=Farhad|title=The iPhone 5 Is a Miracle|url=http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/10/iphone_5_review_marveling_at_the_existence_of_the_greatest_phone_ever_made_.html|publisher=]|accessdate=15 October 2012|date=8 October 2012}}</ref> The {{nowrap|iPhone 4}} and {{nowrap|iPhone 4S}} used stainless steel instead of aluminium due to Steve Job's preference for the metal which he thought, "looks beautiful when it wears".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://gdgt.com/question/do-you-keep-your-idevices-long-enough-to-develop-beautiful-wear-ein|title=Do you keep your iDevices long enough to develop "beautiful" wear?|publisher=gdgt|date=June 23, 2011|accessdate=September 21, 2012|author=Kris}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gadgetstress.com/2011/12/apple-iphone-4s-stress-test|title=Apple iPhone 4S stress test|publisher=Gadget Stress|accessdate=September 21, 2012}}</ref> The decision to use aluminium however, generated complaints of scratches being observed on and easily inflicted upon the chassis of the iPhone 5, causing Apple to respond that this was normal for aluminium products.<ref name=iPhone_5_scratches_normal_says_apple>{{cite web|last=News|first=Yahoo|title=Apple says iPhone 5 scratches are normal for aluminum products|url=http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/apple-says-iphone-5-scratches-normal-aluminum-products-222413716.html|publisher=Yahoo News|accessdate=September 27, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| All versions of the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} are 18% thinner, 20% lighter, and have 12% less overall volume than its predecessor, the ]. The phone's aluminum body is {{convert|0.30|in|mm|abbr=on}} thick. Apple at the conference claims it is the thinnest smartphone in the world at 7.6 mm, though that claim has been disputed as the Oppo Finder is thinner and some other smartphones can be considered to be thinner, depending upon where thickness is measured. The Oppo Finder measures 6.65 mm at its thinnest point and 7.1 mm at its thickest point making it overall thinner than the iPhone.<ref name="thinnest">{{cite web|last=Dahl|first=Cecelia|title=iPhone 5 "World's Thinnest Phone"... What Planet's Apple From?!|url=http://www.autoomobile.com/news/iphone-5-thinnest-phone-apple/1002891|publisher=Auto Mobile|date=September 13, 2012|accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref><ref name="thinnest 2">{{cite web|title=New iPhone 5 'the thinnest smartphone in the world'|url=http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/technology/gadgets/new-iphone-5-the-thinnest-smartphone-in-the-world-1.1382268|date=September 13, 2012|accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref><ref name="thinness debate 2">{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-5-worlds-thinnest-smartphone-claim-in-dispute-1096941|title=iPhone 5 'world's thinnest smartphone' claim in dispute|first=John|last=McCann|date=September 13, 2012|publisher=Tech Radar|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| ===Hardware=== | |||
| ] | |||
| The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} features an improved ] (SoC), called the ], which Apple says achieves twice the performance of the ],<ref name="engadget1">{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-officially-announced|title=iPhone 5 officially announced with 4-inch display, A6 CPU and LTE for $199 on September 21|first=Terrence|last=O'Brien|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref><ref name="verge1">{{cite web|url=http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3316830/iphone-5-release-date-specs-features-price-announcement|title=Apple announces 4-inch iPhone 5 with LTE, Apple Lightning connector, September 21 release date|first=Vlad |last=Savov|work=]|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 12, 2012}}</ref> the SoC comprises a 1.3 GHz dual-core ], 1GB of ] and a tri-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 running at 266 MHz.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6323/apple-a6-die-revealed-3core-gpu-100mm2 | title=Apple A6 Die Revealed: 3-core GPU, < 100mm^2 | publisher=] | date=September 21, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012 | author=Lal Shimpi, Anand}}</ref><ref name="Geekbench test (28/9)">{{cite web|url=http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/iphone-5-a6-chip-clocked-at-1-3ghz-20120927|title=iPhone 5 A6 chip clocked at 1.3GHz|publisher=]|date=September 28, 2012 | accessdate=October 4, 2012|author=Humphries, Matthew}}</ref> The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}}'s operating memory (]-1066 ]) was doubled, from 512 MB to 1 GB. Storage capacities available are fixed at 16, 32 or 64 ], the same as the 4S; plug-in ]s are not supported. The two color options are black (with black glass and slate-colored metal trim), and white (with white ceramic and silver-colored metal trim); again the same color options (though differently implemented) as its predecessor the 4S had.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone-5-a6-has-1-gb-ram-33-faster-bandwidth-than-iphone-4s|title=iPhone 5 A6 Has 1 GB RAM, 33% Faster Bandwidth than iPhone 4S|publisher=The Mac Observer|date=September 16, 2012|accessdate=September 16, 2012|author=Tanous, Jim}}</ref> The iPhone 5 retains the 8 MP back camera on the iPhone 4S, but has improved low-light performance, and has a 40% faster photo capture<ref name="iphone5camera">{{cite web|url=http://venturebeat.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-camera|title=The iPhone 5's badass camera: 40% faster photo capture, panorama mode, & more|work=]|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 27, 2012|author=Cheredar, Tom}}</ref> than its predecessors, while having a purple hue when a strong source of light is present in the photograph.<ref></ref> The front camera, which is accessible through the ] and camera app has a higher resolution, at 1.2 megapixels. The rechargeable ] with a charge capacity of 1440mAh<ref name="ifixit teardown">{{cite web | url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+5+Teardown/10525/5 | title=iPhone 5 Teardown | publisher=] | accessdate=October 24, 2012}}</ref> is built in and cannot be replaced by the user; it is rated at 225 hours of standby time and 8 hours of talk time. While not included in Apple's press conference announcement on September 12, 2012, there are actually three separate models of the phone available: one supporting CDMA and two GSM versions that differ only by the LTE bands they support.<ref name="iPhone 5 tech specs">{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html|title=Apple iPhone 5 Tech Specs|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> This can have knock-on effects for which version of the device will actually work in which countries/regions. The phone takes a ], smaller than the micro-SIM of the {{nowrap|iPhone 4}} and {{nowrap|iPhone 4S}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-confirmed-to-use-nano-sim-current-sims-not-compatible|publisher=]|title=iPhone 5 confirmed to use nano-SIM, current SIMs not compatible|first=Jon|last=Fingas|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| Hardware benchmarking conducted using Geekbench and GLBenchmark validates several claims that Apple included on their website and mentioned at the unveiling of the device, these include two times faster and two times the graphics performance. In the Geekbench overall hardware assessment, the iPhone 5 received a score that was approximately 2.5 times higher than the iPhone 4S. The benchmark conducted using GLBenchmark for the iPhone 5 returned a score that was 2 times better than the iPhone 4S. The result was however inconsistent as a 3D graphics benchmark assessment using Passmark returned a score that was only approximately 1.45 times better than the iPhone 4S.<ref name="iphone5bench">{{cite web | url=http://www.zdnet.com/benchmarking-the-iphone-5-7000006045/ | title=Benchmarking the iPhone 5 | publisher=] | date=October 19, 2012 | accessdate=October 21, 2012 | author=Schmerer, Kai}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6324/the-iphone-5-performance-preview | title=The iPhone 5 Performance Preview | publisher=] | date=September 21, 2012 | accessdate=October 21, 2012 | author=Lal Shimpi, Anand}}</ref> Battery life assessments conducted by ] concluded that the battery life is shorter on the iPhone 5 than its predecessor when performing certain tasks, however when performing other tasks the iPhone 5 battery outlasts the iPhone 4S.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6330/the-iphone-5-review/13 | title=The iPhone 5 Review / Battery | publisher=] | date=October 16, 2012 | accessdate=October 21, 2012 | author=Lal Shimpi, Anand, Klug, Brian and Gowri, Vivek}}</ref> | |||
| The display is 1,136 × 640 pixels with an ] of almost exactly 16:9, (minus one extra row of horizontal pixels). With a diagonal of 4" it has a ] of 6.7 ]es, compared to 5.7 in ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconbeat.com/2012/09/24/report-bigger-size-of-iphone-5s-screen-least-impressive-thing-about-it/|title=Report: Bigger size of iPhone 5′s screen least impressive thing about it|first=Troy|last=Wolverton|work=]|publisher=]|date=September 24, 2012|accessdate=September 25, 2012}}</ref> The pixel density remains the same as the 4S model, which is 326 ]. Now, the matrix icons appear as a column 4 of 6 icons, including those located at the bottom. This gives an extra row of icons on the desktop. In-cell touch sensor technology from Sharp allows the screen to be thinner, allowing for a thinner phone. The screen's color saturation is 44% greater than its predecessor.<ref name="zdnet screen analy">{{cite web | url=http://www.zdnet.com/an-analysis-of-apples-new-iphone-5-display-7000004286/ | title=An analysis of Apple's new iPhone 5 display | publisher=] | date=September 14, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012 | author=D. O'Grady, Jason}}</ref> | |||
| === Peripherals === | |||
| ] | |||
| The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}}, as well as the ] (5th generation), and ] (7th generation), feature a new ] named ], which replaces the 30-pin Apple Dock connector introduced in 2003 by Apple on the ] (3rd generation). The Apple Lightning connector has eight pins and all signaling is digital. This new connector is smaller than the previous one, helping the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} to be slimmer than its predecessors.<ref name="Rodriguez, Salvador and Chang, Andrea">{{cite web | url=http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/13/business/la-fi-apple-dock-20120914 | title=Change in Apple iPhone 5 dock connector irks consumers | publisher=] | date=September 13, 2012 | accessdate=October 23, 2012 | author=Rodriguez, Salvador and Chang, Andrea}}</ref> Apple Lightning cables have duplicate pins on two sides of each plug, so it can be inserted either way round. Various accessories will be available to convert the Apple Lightning connector to the older 30-pin Apple Dock connector or ],<ref name="Apple iP5 features">{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/iphone/features|title=Apple iPhone 5 features|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> although not all old accessories will work, as not all signals are available, in particular video output and the iPod Out feature for BMW automobiles.<ref name="accessories issues">{{cite web|title=iPhone 5 won't work with some accessories even with Apple Lightning adapter|publisher=]|date=September 13, 2012|first=Shane|last=McGlaun|url=http://www.slashgear.com/iphone-5-wont-work-with-some-accessories-even-with-lightning-adapter-13247441|accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/13/technology/apple-lightning-adapter/?source=cnn_bin|title=Apple's $30 Lightning adapter won't work with old speakers|publisher=]|date=September 13, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012|author=Goldman, David}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/09/apple-lightning-bmw-mini|title=Apple Lightning Adaptor Kills iPod Out on BMW, Mini Models|publisher=]|date=September 14, 2012|accessdate=September 21, 2012|author=Lavrinc, Damon}}</ref> | |||
| Earphones known as Apple EarPods are included with the iPhone 5 and other devices announced at the Apple media event on September 12, 2012. They superseded earphones that were included with previous generation iPhones and iPods that were available before September 12.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/apple-headphones-iphone-5_n_1878863.html | title=Apple's Old Headphones Are Getting The Heave-Ho, And That's More Exciting Than The iPhone 5 | publisher=] | date=September 13, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012 | author=Gilbert, Jason}}</ref> According to technology commentators, the redesign of the earphones is aimed to improve sound quality by allowing air to travel in and out more freely.<ref name="engadget earpods">{{cite web | url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/apples-infamous-earbuds-rebranded-for-iphone-5-as-earpods/ | title=Apple's signature earbuds rebranded for iPhone 5 as 'EarPods' | publisher=] | date=September 12, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012 | author=Gilbert, Ben}}</ref><ref name="techradar earpods">{{cite web | url=http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/headphones/apple-earpods-1097282/review | title=Apple EarPods review | publisher=] | date=September 15, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012}}</ref> Apple claims that the redesign of their earphones allows it to "rival high-end headphones that cost hundreds of dollars more".<ref name="engadget earpods" /> Reviews by ] and ] concluded that although the redesigned earphones sounded better than its predecessor, the quality of sound produced is still considered poor.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://gizmodo.com/5943222/apple-earpods-review-less-terrible-still-garbage | title=Apple EarPods Review: Better! (But Still Garbage) | publisher=] | date=September 14, 2012 | accessdate=October 24, 2012 | author=Aguilar, Mario}}</ref> TechRadar further claimed that the EarPods is inferior to other earphones of a similar price.<ref name="techradar earpods" /> | |||
| ==Reception== | |||
| ===Critical reception=== | |||
| The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} received mainly positive reviews from commentators and reviewers. Tim Stevens from '']'' praised the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} for its high resolution screen as it surpasses the screen of the {{nowrap|iPhone 4S}} which he says is already one of the best phone screens available on the market. Stevens, however was critical of the new connector, which is incompatible with devices and cables that use the superseded 30 pin connector. '']'' reports that it was a change necessary to make the device smaller.<ref name="Rodriguez, Salvador and Chang, Andrea"/> The review by Engadget also states that Apple fulfills most of the promises that were stated on their website such as "better battery performance", "two times the graphics performance" and "two times faster."<ref name="Engadget iPhone 5 Review">{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/apple-iphone-5-review|title=iPhone 5 review|publisher=]|date=September 18, 2012|accessdate=September 19, 2012|author=Stevens, Tim}}</ref> ] of '']'' called the 4-inch Retina display a "nice but not life-changing change", and praised the Lightning connector for its size, sturdiness, and reversibility, but criticized it because of its lack of support for older accessories. He added "Apple has a long history of killing off technologies, inconveniently and expensively, that the public had come to love—even those that Apple had originally developed and promoted. Somehow, life goes on, and Apple gets even bigger."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/technology/personaltech/apples-iphone-5-scores-well-with-a-quibble-review.html?pagewanted=all|title=The iPhone 5 Scores Well, With a Quibble|publisher=]|work=]|date=September 18, 2012|accessdate=September 19, 2012|authorlink=Pogue, David|author=David Pogue}}</ref> Technology columnist ] of '']'' commented that "People have always had lofty expectations for the iPhone 5, especially as the competition stiffens. In delivering a fast, attractive, LTE-capable and larger-screen handset, Apple has met those expectations with a gem".<ref name="usatodayreview">{{cite news|url=http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/story/2012-09-18/iphone-5-review/57803932/1|title=Review: Apple iPhone 5 in front of the smartphone pack|publisher=]|work=]|date=September 18, 2012|accessdate=September 22, 2012|authorlink=Ed Baig|author=Baig, Ed}}</ref> ] concluded in its repair-ability review that in its opinion the iPhone 5 is easier to disassemble and repair than its predecessor.<ref name="ifixit teardown"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone-4S-Teardown/6610/2|title=iPhone 4S Teardown|publisher=]|accessdate=October 4, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| Reviewers and commentators were critical of the new Maps app that replaced ] in iOS 6. It has been reported to contain errors such as misplacement of landmark tags, directing users to incorrect locations and poor satellite images.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.emirates247.com/business/technology/apple-s-new-map-system-riddled-with-errors-2012-09-20-1.476398|title=Apple's new map system riddled with errors|agency=]|work=Emirates 24/7|date=September 20, 2012|accessdate=September 21, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9555177/Apple-criticised-over-new-iPhone-Maps-app.html|title=Apple criticised over new iPhone Maps app|publisher=]|date=September 20, 2012|accessdate=September 21, 2012|author=Williams, Christopher}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/?newsid=3382583&pagtype=allchandate|title=Apple's iOS 6 Maps app fails to impress, users want Google Maps back|publisher=]|date=September 1, 2012|accessdate=September 21, 2012|author=Allsopp, Ashleigh}}</ref> Nine days after Maps' release, Apple issued a letter apologizing for the frustration it had caused customers and recommending that they try alternate mapping services.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/29/technology/apple-apologizes-for-misstep-on-maps.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20120929&_r=0|title=Apple Apologizes for Misstep on Maps|newspaper=New York Times|date=September 28, 2012|author=Nick Wingfield and Brian X. Chen}}</ref> | |||
| It has been reported that pictures taken from iPhone 5 camera have a tendency to show purple flares. There was speculation it was caused by the sapphire glass that overlays the camera. Apple's response to the issue advised users to aim the camera away from bright light sources when taking photos.<ref name="Diaz, Jesus"/> Tests conducted by ] indicate that the problem existed on the iPhone 4S but is more distinct and pronounced on the iPhone 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/26/the-iphone-5s-camera-is-faulty-shows-a-purple-haze|title=The iPhone 5's Camera Is Faulty, Shows Purple Haze When Light Source Is Just Out Of Frame|publisher=]|date=September 26, 2012|accessdate=October 4, 2012|author=Crook, Jordon}}</ref> On the other hand, ] found that the purple haze effect occurred on several current phones including the ] and ], and that it was not less pronounced on the iPhone 4S. The report concluded that digital cameras in general, including higher-end ], can all suffer from lens flare in which a purple-tinted effect wasn't uncommon.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://shopping.yahoo.com/news/-purple-haze--effect-isn-t-limited-just-to-the-iphone-5.html|title=Purple haze effect isn't limited just to the iPhone 5|last=Sullivan|first=Terry|date=October 10, 2012|publisher=Consumer Reports|accessdate=October 11, 2012}}</ref> Another criticism addresses the camera's performance in dark environments. Although the iPhone 5 made some improvements over previous iPhone cameras regarding focus, motion blur and grainy results are still common in low-light situations.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.photographytalk.com/photography-equipment-reviews/iphone-5-camera-review|title=iPhone 5 Camera Review|date=Unknown|publisher=PhotographyTalk|accessdate=October 26, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| On the same day of the iPhone 5's release, Android Authority carried out a drop test comparing the ] and the iPhone 5. The results showed that the SGS3's screen cracked on its second drop test with the battery cover popping off on the third drop, while the iPhone 5 received scuffs and scratches on the metal composite frame after its three drop tests. In a separate drop test released the same day by iFixYouri, the iPhone 5 screen did not crack after 11 drops of increasing heights, then cracked after being thrown onto the floor.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rodriguez|first=Salvador|title=Is iPhone 5 the most durable iPhone ever? |url=http://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-tn-apple-iphone-5-drop-test-20120921,0,480497.story|publisher=]|accessdate=15 October 2012|date=21 September 2012}}</ref> | |||
| Some users complain the ] on the black and white models chips off easily, exposing the bright aluminium beneath,<ref name="Scuffgate-AppAdvice" /> but it has been reported that Apple does not regard the phenomenon as a defect.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://9to5mac.com/2012/09/25/apple-marketing-svp-comments-on-iphone-5-scratches-and-chips-that-is-normal-for-aluminum-products/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+9To5Mac-MacAllDay+%289+to+5+Mac+-+Apple+Intelligence%29 | title=Apple Marketing SVP comments on iPhone 5 scratches and chips: ‘That is normal’ for aluminum products | publisher=9to5Mac | date=September 25, 2012 | accessdate=October 20, 2012 | author=Weintraub, Seth}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/gadgetbox/iphone-5-paint-may-chip-apple-exec-says-thats-normal-1B6078693|title=iPhone 5 paint may chip, Apple exec says that's 'normal'|publisher=]|date=September 25, 2012|accessdate=October 4, 2012}}</ref> The issue does not seem be localized to a specific region, reports of scuffs have also been recorded in ] and ].<ref name="Scuffgate" /> The phenomenon has also been reported on completely new devices, some media sources such as ] guessed that the damage on these unboxed device probably occurred during shipping or while they were manufactured. Some suggestions on why the scuffing occurs so easily have been conceived; ExtremeTech speculates that the exterior of the iPhone 5 lacks a layer of sealant or lacquer that normally protects anodized aluminum.<ref name="Scuffgate">{{cite web|url=http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/136658-scuffgate-will-apple-have-to-recall-the-iphone-5|title=Scuffgate: Will Apple have to recall the iPhone 5?|publisher=]|date=September 24, 2012|accessdate=October 7, 2012|author=Anthony, Sebastian}}</ref> There have been complaints about this issue on social media to the point where the term "scuffgate" has been coined by the media,<ref>{{cite web|last=MacManus|first=Christopher|title=CNET News Crave iPhone 5: Say hello to scuffgate? iPhone 5: Say hello to scuffgate?|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57518019-1/iphone-5-say-hello-to-scuffgate/|publisher=]|accessdate=19 October 2012|date=21 September 2012}}</ref> as well as a suggestion of recalling the device.<ref name="Scuffgate" /> | |||
| The white model, on the other hand, has been reported to leak light behind the screen; the issue however is not unique to the iPhone 5 as it affects other Apple devices as well.<ref name="leakage-CNET" /> | |||
| ===Commercial reception=== | |||
| JP Morgan's chief economist, Michael Ferol said that "sales of {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} could boost annualized US GDP growth by $3.2 billion, or $12.8 billion at an annual rate."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.londonlovesbusiness.com/business-news/tech/the-hallowed-arrival-is-nigh-iphone-5-rumours-revealed/3391.article|title=iPhone 5 rumours revealed|publisher=London Loves Business|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012|author1=Tripathi, Shruti|author2=Griffith, Gabriella}}</ref> | |||
| Techcrunch reported that the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} sold out twenty times faster than the 4 and 4S models. Apple said that they were "blown away by the customer response".<ref name="Prelim sales">{{cite web|url=http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/14/iphone-5-pre-order-sells-out-20x-faster-than-4-and-4s-further-highlighting-apples-dominance|title=iPhone 5 Pre-Order Sells Out 20X Faster Than 4 And 4S, Further Highlighting Apple's Dominance|publisher=]|date=September 14, 2012|accessdate=September 16, 2012|author=Gallagher, Billy}}</ref> Phil Schiller, Apple's vice-president of worldwide marketing, said that over two million {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} orders had been received in the first 24 hours.<ref name="Apple – Press Info – iPhone 5 Pre-Orders Top Two Million in First 24 Hours">{{cite web|title=Apple – Press Info – iPhone 5 Pre-Orders Top Two Million in First 24 Hours|url=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/17iPhone-5-Pre-Orders-Top-Two-Million-in-First-24-Hours.html|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=October 1, 2012}}</ref><ref name="News.com.au orders-top-2m">{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/technology/smartphones/iphone-5-pre-orders-top-2m-in-24-hours/story-fn6vihic-1226476130321|title=iPhone 5 delivery delays as orders top 2m in 24 hours|date=September 17, 2012|work=]|accessdate=September 17, 2012|agency=AFP}}</ref> ] said that the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} was the fastest-selling iPhone the company had ever offered, selling over five million units on launch weekend.<ref name="Apple – Press Info – iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales Top Five Million">{{cite web|title=Apple – Press Info – iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales Top Five Million|url=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/24iPhone-5-First-Weekend-Sales-Top-Five-Million.html|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=October 1, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://9to5mac.com/2012/09/17/att-announces-record-iphone-pre-orders-companys-fastest-selling-apple-device-ever|title=AT&T announces record iPhone pre-orders, company's fastest selling Apple device ever|last=Smith|first=Jake|date=September 17, 2012|publisher=9to5Mac|accessdate=September 18, 2012}}</ref><ref name=iPhone_5m_sales>{{cite web|last=News|first=Yahoo|title=iPhone 5 Hits 5M in Sales in Opening Weekend|url=http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2012/09/iphone-5-hits-5m-in-sales-in-opening-weekend|publisher=Yahoo|accessdate=September 27, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| Subsequently after the announcement of the iPhone 5, Apple stocks rose to over $700 and peaked at $705.07,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconvalley.com/business/ci_21574101/apple-stock-hits-700-per-share|title=Apple stock hits record as iPhone 5 hits stores|publisher=]|date=September 21, 2012|accessdate=October 7, 2012|author=Owens, Jeremy}}</ref> however stocks soon fell to $652.59 and a loss of $30 billions in revenue occurred primarily due to pre-order sales not meeting the expectations that were set due to the "hype". Despite the large amount of publicity surrounding the Apple Maps issue, hardware defects and sales were the main contributors to the decline in stocks according to some analysis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/10/01/bad-math-apples-map-issue-is-not-a-30b-fiasco|title=Bad Math: Apple's Map Issue Is Not A '$30 Billion Fiasco'|publisher=]|date=October 1, 2012|accessdate=October 7, 2012|author=Savitz, Eric}}</ref> | |||
| ===LTE reception and usability=== | |||
| {{Further2|]|]|]|]}} | |||
| ], ], and ] will offer LTE access in the ],<ref name="matsmithattvs">{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/apple-announces-worldwide-carriers-sprint-atandt-and-verizon-lte|title=Apple announces worldwide carriers for iPhone 5: Sprint, AT&T and Verizon will support LTE in the US (update: No AWS HSPA+ for T-Mobile)|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 13, 2012|first=Mat|last=Smith}}</ref> while in the ], only ] (EE) will be able to offer LTE access.<ref name="iPhone 5 WW LTE issues">{{cite web|title=EE screams UK iPhone 4G exclusive, rest of pack sobs quietly – O2, Vodafone unable to join Apple's party|publisher=The Register|date=September 13, 2012|first=Bill|last=Ray|url=http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/13/4g_iphone |accessdate=September 13, 2012}}</ref> All carriers in Canada selling the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} have their own LTE networks which include ], ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/carriers/iphone-5-lte-support-in-canada-rogers-fido-bell-telus-virgin-koodo|title=iPhone 5 LTE support in Canada: Rogers, Fido, Bell, Telus, Virgin, Koodo|publisher=iPhone in Canada|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 17, 2012|author=On, Gary Ng}}</ref> The only carrier with no LTE network is ]; however, testing of its prospective network is currently underway.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/09/12/koodo-mobile-testing-lte-in-toronto-and-orangeville-still-no-go-live-date|title=Koodo Mobile testing LTE in Toronto and Orangeville, still no go live date|publisher=Mobile Syrip|date=September 12, 2012|accessdate=September 17, 2012|author=Hardy, Ian}}</ref> | |||
| T-Mobile, although not selling the iPhone 5, is selling the nano SIM cards for unlocked phones. In an effort to attract users, the company is using HSPA+ in 1900 MHz, as well as offering unlimited data to users. The first shipment of nano SIMs arrived over the October 6, 2012 weekend.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/TMobile-Selling-iPhone-5-Friendly-NanoSims-121507?nocomment=1 | title=T-Mobile Selling iPhone 5 Friendly Nano-Sims As Company Continues to Target Unlocked Users | publisher=DSLReports | date=October 8, 2012 | accessdate=October 14, 2012 | author=Bode, Karl}}</ref> | |||
| 42 officially recognized bands exist for LTE, however rollouts are coalescing around the more-popular bands by region, based on what historically has been made available. In Europe, that means 2.6 GHz (the 3G-expansion band) and 800 MHz (cleared of analogue TV), with 1,800 MHz appearing in a few places including the UK. In Germany only ] network with LTE 1.8 GHz band will be supported and will not work in the whole country.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/ |title=Ultrafast LTE. Available here.|publisher=Apple Inc.|accessdate=September 15, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Lutz|last=Herkner|url=http://www.focus.de/digital/handy/iphone/tid-27317/iphone-5-mit-lte-aber-nur-bei-der-telekom-apple-stoesst-vodafone-und-o2-vor-den-kopf_aid_819090.html|title=Quasi-Monopol der Telekom auf iPhone 5 mit LTE: Apple benachteiligt Vodafone und O2.|publisher=]|accessdate=September 14, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| Some countries in Europe—including ], ], ], and others—will not be able to offer {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} LTE connectivity to their customers on their current LTE networks, as they have already deployed LTE in the 2.6 GHz band, which the iPhone 5 does not support.<ref name="Euroincompat"/> | |||
| Unlike the iPhone 4S, which was the only "]" produced by Apple, there are three versions of the iPhone 5 with regard to frequency and technology use. All three work on 2G ]/] and 3G ]/] networks on both the 800 and 1900 MHz bands used in the Americas, and the 900 and 1800 MHz bands used elsewhere. One version also works on ] networks, such as Sprint and Verizon. Another has LTE only on the 1700/2100 MHz ] band, and the 700 MHz band recovered after the forced ] in the US (channels 52 to 56), and so LTE is only usable on AT&T. A third works on several other LTE bands in other countries. | |||
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Revision as of 00:02, 28 October 2012
The iPhone 5 is the latest Appe iPhone that came out. It is remarkably fast and has a beautiful display. With the retina display, it displays apps, emails and everything so beautifully. It has a longer screen making people see more emails and more of the Internet. It's a very good phone to have around with you all day.