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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Sep 12, 2012 2:35pm

So what do you guys think of the new iPhone? I'm a bit underwhelmed to be honest, I think they needed/should have been more ambitious.

I am interested in seeing the new version of iTunes which is revamped more than they have in a long time, something I think has been long overdue.

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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Sep 12, 2012 2:43pm

What are the new features?

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Sep 12, 2012 2:55pm

Price (on contract)	$199 16GB, $299 32GB, $399 64GB	$199 16GB, $299 32GB, $399 64GB
Processor	Apple A6	Dual-core Apple A5
Memory	1GB (tbc)	512MB
Display	4-inch IPS 1,136 x 640	3.5-inch IPS 960 x 640
Pixel Density	326 ppi	326 ppi
Storage	16GB / 32GB / 64GB	16GB / 32GB / 64GB
Primary camera	8 megapixel AF with flash and f/2.4 aperture	8 megapixel AF with flash and f/2.4 aperture
Secondary camera	1.2 megapixel at 30fps	VGA at 30fps
Video recording	1080p at 30fps	1080p at 30fps
Cellular	GSM Model A1428: GSM / LTE CDMA Model A1429: CDMA / LTE GSM Model A1429: GSM / LTE	Hybrid GSM / CDMA "World Phone"
WiFi	Dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0	Bluetooth 4.0
Orientation sensing	Accelerometer, digital compass, gyroscope	Accelerometer, digital compass, gyroscope
Navigation	A-GPS, GLONASS	A-GPS, GLONASS
FaceTime	WiFi and Cellular	WiFi-only (iOS 5)
SIM standard	TBC	microSIM
Battery life	Up to 8 hours talk time on 3G Up to 8 hours data on 3G Up to 8 hours data on LTE Up to 10 hours data on WiFi Up to 40 hours audio Up to 10 hours video Up to 225 hours on standby	Up to 8 hours talk time on 3G Up to 14 hours talk time on 2G Up to 6 hours data on 3G Up to 9 hours data on WiFi Up to 40 hours audio Up to 10 hours video Up to 200 hours on standby
Weight	112 grams / 3.9 oz	140 grams / 4.9 oz
Dimensions	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm	115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3mm
Colors	Black and Slate / White and Silver	Black / White

iPhone 5 on left iPhone 4s on right.

sleeper

Posts: 27,879

Sep 12, 2012 3:07pm

What a trash "upgrade". A tad better battery life and a bigger screen. What a joke.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Sep 12, 2012 3:08pm

rabble rabble

viglink

Posts: 17

Sep 12, 2012 3:16pm

IWP - One is lead to believe that the 4s will not carry iOS6, based on the chart you posted. I'd like to think the 4s will support iOS6?

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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Sep 12, 2012 3:18pm

Yeah, I don't see the big deal.

viglink

Posts: 17

Sep 12, 2012 3:19pm

viglink;1268966 wrote:IWP - One is lead to believe that the 4s will not carry iOS6, based on the chart you posted. I'd like to think the 4s will support iOS6?

Nevermind:

http://venturebeat.com/2012/09/12/apple-iphone-5-ios-6/

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Sep 12, 2012 3:22pm

I'm pretty pissed that it won't fold my laundry.

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raiderbuck

Posts: 1,623

Sep 12, 2012 3:24pm

I'm only excited about the native Turn by Turn navigation in the Maps app. Yes, I know there are third party apps that work, but I just like using the Google Maps version (former Android user). I'll be downloading iOS 6 for my 4s next week.

The rest of the stuff is just fluff for me.

bases_loaded

Posts: 6,912

Sep 12, 2012 3:26pm

When's it available?

brutus161

Posts: 1,686

Sep 12, 2012 3:31pm

bases_loaded;1268981 wrote:When's it available?

Preorder the 14th, ship the 21st

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Sep 12, 2012 3:33pm

justincredible;1268975 wrote:I'm pretty pissed that it won't fold my laundry.

I expected it to press my clothes to be honest. To not even be able to fold is almost an insult.

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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Sep 12, 2012 3:33pm

justincredible;1268975 wrote:I'm pretty pissed that it won't fold my laundry.

You would think it would with all the media attention they get for such a simple phone upgrade. As if this was news or something.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Sep 12, 2012 3:36pm

WebFire;1268988 wrote:You would think it would with all the media attention they get for such a simple phone upgrade. As if this was news or something.

You would think Apple is the only company to hold these events given the reaction they get from the anti-Apple crowd.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Sep 12, 2012 3:37pm

It's like they shouldn't even have a marketing department or something.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Sep 12, 2012 3:38pm

SMH, maybe next year they will take my idea of having a built in breathalyzer.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Sep 12, 2012 3:40pm

justincredible;1268993 wrote:You would think Apple is the only company to hold these events given the reaction they get from the anti-Apple crowd.

It'd be lessened if it weren't shown on every news network as a featured story every time. Call me when the new Nokia phones or every new Android device gets a feature on CNN.

Also, I'm posting on a Mac right now so it's not like I'm simply an Apple hater. I just don't like that they're seen as the beacon of innovation when they haven't been since like 2007 or so in the phone space.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Sep 12, 2012 3:40pm

I Wear Pants;1268998 wrote:It'd be lessened if it weren't shown on every news network as a featured story every time. Call me when the new Nokia phones or every new Android device gets a feature on CNN.

Not Apple's fault.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Sep 12, 2012 3:42pm

justincredible;1269000 wrote:Not Apple's fault.

I didn't blame Apple for it.

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Sep 12, 2012 3:43pm

I Wear Pants;1269001 wrote:I didn't blame Apple for it.

Others seem to, though.

ts1227

Posts: 12,319

Sep 12, 2012 3:46pm

justincredible;1268994 wrote:It's like they shouldn't even have a marketing department or something.

Well they've done well enough in the past decade that they basically don't need one anymore.

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I Wear Pants

Posts: 16,223

Sep 12, 2012 3:46pm

justincredible;1269004 wrote:Others seem to, though.

Others are retarded.

TedSheckler

Posts: 3,974

Sep 12, 2012 4:23pm

I'm not blown away, but I'll be updating to the 5, since I skipped the 4S. Still on the 4.

Pick6

Posts: 14,946

Sep 12, 2012 4:26pm

I still have the 4. I think I'll pass on the 5, maybe pick up the next version.