gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 1:27pm
Two phone to be announced:
iPhone 5c:
A6 chip, sounds a lot like the current 5 with minor changes. Will be $99 on contract (16GB).
iPhone 5s coming. Doubt it will be anything too groundbreaking, but we'll see.
iPhone 5c:
A6 chip, sounds a lot like the current 5 with minor changes. Will be $99 on contract (16GB).
iPhone 5s coming. Doubt it will be anything too groundbreaking, but we'll see.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Sep 10, 2013 1:29pm
Following this as well, had my current phone 3 yrs, time for an upgrade.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Sep 10, 2013 1:30pm
I'm hearing fingerprint scanner built into the home button. That's cool.
I'll probably get the 5S. For the first time I'm actually eligible for an upgrade during the time of a new model roll out.
I'll probably get the 5S. For the first time I'm actually eligible for an upgrade during the time of a new model roll out.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 1:33pm
The 5S will have an A7 64-bit chip
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Sep 10, 2013 1:33pm
Whats that?gorocks99;1498511 wrote:The 5S will have an A7 64-bit chip
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 1:34pm
Basically, it can handle lots more memory.Commander of Awesome;1498512 wrote:Whats that?
http://lifehacker.com/5431284/the-lifehacker-guide-to-64+bit-vs-32+bit-operating-systems
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 1:42pm
Will have a second chip for only motion data - compass, accelerometer, gyro. Interesting....
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Sep 10, 2013 1:42pm
So it will be the most powerful chip compared to any current Apple device.
Didn't they always introduce the new chip in the iPad first? I know the 5 has the a6, new gen Ipads the a6x.
Didn't they always introduce the new chip in the iPad first? I know the 5 has the a6, new gen Ipads the a6x.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 1:43pm
Same battery performance as the 5. Booo.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Sep 10, 2013 1:44pm
How is the 5's battery life? My 4S is going to shit lately.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Sep 10, 2013 1:47pm
2 yr old phone, you shouldn't be too shocked. Also do you charge your phone at night? Keeping it charged all night will expedite your phone battery getting worse.Automatik;1498521 wrote:How is the 5's battery life? My 4S is going to shit lately.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 1:48pm
It's fine for the industry I suppose. Mine lasts about a day with moderate use, less if I'm streaming video or something like that with the screen on for a while.
imex99
Posts: 4,927
Sep 10, 2013 1:50pm
Any release dates? Trying to decide note 3 or new iphone?
I've always been an android guy but thinking about changing it up for a phone cycle...
I've always been an android guy but thinking about changing it up for a phone cycle...
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Sep 10, 2013 1:50pm
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 1:51pm
Hm, there'll be a 120 fps slow motion feature for video capture. Kinda cool for stuff like sports.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 1:54pm
And it will have a fingerprint sensor on the home button that you can use in place of a phone passcode and online passwords (like iTunes). NSA loves it 
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
Sep 10, 2013 1:57pm
Will original iPhone 5 be $50 now with new two year contract? Or Free?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Sep 10, 2013 2:00pm
I assume it will be the same size?
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 2:00pm
5S will have standard pricing, $199 for 16GB on contract.
I think it's the same size as the 5.
I think it's the same size as the 5.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 2:02pm
The 5 is going away entirely, being replaced by the 5c.birddog23;1498529 wrote:Will original iPhone 5 be $50 now with new two year contract? Or Free?
4s (8GB) will be free on contract.
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MontyBrunswick
Sep 10, 2013 2:03pm
Commander of Awesome;1498522 wrote: Also do you charge your phone at night? Keeping it charged all night will expedite your phone battery getting worse.
This is false.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Sep 10, 2013 2:06pm
So to sum it up, 64-bit, new camera, touch ID.
I like the touch ID idea, especially if developers really embrace it. But overall I'm happy with the 5 for now.
I like the touch ID idea, especially if developers really embrace it. But overall I'm happy with the 5 for now.
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Sep 10, 2013 2:11pm
I'm still on the 4, not 4S, the 4, so this is an easy decision for me.
sherm03
Posts: 7,349
Sep 10, 2013 2:12pm
Motorola did the fingerprint scanner two years ago. Customer reaction to it was terrible because people thought the government was collecting their fingerprints. Wonder how this will affect Apple? Probably won't do a thing because it's Apple...and people will think it's a revolutionary thing.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Sep 10, 2013 2:13pm
Really? I felt like that was a thing I used to read about prolonging laptop battery life. Does letting you phone drain all the way, or close to it once a month before charging also not help maintain your battery life?dlazz;1498534 wrote:This is false.