Why You Need The iPhone 5
#15 It's Bigger And Better
The iPhone 5's physical specs include a a taller frame made entirely out of glass and aluminum and features a two-tone back with the body being available in traditional white or black. In terms of design, the new shape has added a fifth row to the display (including the dock).
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It's Bigger And Better
The iPhone 5's physical specs include a a taller frame made entirely out of glass and aluminum and features a two-tone back with the body being available in traditional white or black. In terms of design, the new shape has added a fifth row to the display (including the dock).
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The Specs Are Worth Noticing
One of the most significant boosts to the new model is its design which has allowed the iPhone to become more of a dependable social accessory. According to Apple, the iPhone 5 will be able to achieve 225 hours standby, 40 hours of music playback, 10 hours of video use, 10 hours of 4G/LTE use and 8 hours of WiFi use on a single battery charge.
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The 16:9 Display Is Built For Accuracy
Instead of overlooking the details to a mobile display, Apple has put more of a focus on it with the iPhone 5. It now features a 16:9 ratio, integrated touch, 44% more colour saturation and even adapts to apps, giving you the option to see more events in your Calendar.
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iTunes Gets A Makeover
Launching in collaboration with the new iPhone, iTunes 11 will reveal itself and its improved integration that allows users to preview media while browsing, share items via Facebook and Twitter and access Apple's library via a new "carousel-style" interface.
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It's Thinner On The Eyes
Well-beloved by Apple for its design, the new model is the thinnest the company has ever made as it is 7.6mm thick and weighs 112g making it 20 per cent lighter and smaller in terms of volume despite it's improved software capabilities.
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It's Faster, Stronger And Clearer
Operating via 4G/LTE, the new iPhone provides a maximum downlink of 100 megabytes per second and uses a single chip/single radio dynamic antenna to switch between two virtual ones to consistently draw a high quality phone signal.
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Siri Speaks A Whole New Language
While she's still restricted in terms of not being a universal translator, Siri now has the capability to provide updates such as sports statistics and with an integrated OpenTable app, can "find a reservation for four for sushi at eight o'clock". It can also launch apps and update your Facebook status.
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A Better Display = A Better Browser
Using iOS6 software, the iPhone 5 lets browser programs such as Safari take advantage of the mobile device's improved display and 16:9 ratio. As Safari itself is the phone's, built-in browser, Apple has made sure to enhance its connectivity, letting you sync your browsing between your iPhone 5, Mac and iPad.
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Multiplying The Gaming Experience
With the newly introduced Apple A6 chip built into the iPhone 5, video game apps now operate with a CPU that's twice as fast and feature upgraded graphics. The new GameCenter also operates a time-shifted multiplayer option that lets users play against each other online or offline using scores/game logs from various days.
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Meet Thunderbolt And Lightning
Reversible and 80 per cent smaller, Apple's first new connector model since 2003 is called Lightning and is being made compatible with a number of docks from companies such as Bose and BLW. It's companion, Thunderbolt, allows users to connect via wireless, using Bluetooth for audio, WiFi for AirPlay/syncing to iTunes and iCloud for downloads.
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The A6 Redefines Image Quality
Built into the new mobile camera is the A6 chip which uses a "Smart Filter" to process images and add texture or quality to areas of a still that may be vague. The chip also allows faster photo capture and better low-light performance in even the most complicated environments.
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The Built-In Camera Lets You Multi-Task
Though the back camera takes 1080p pixel images and the front shoots at 720p, both can save stills while recording video, letting you capture any specific moment or minute detail you may miss in the process of using your iPhone 5.
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A Panoramic View At Your Fingertips
Instead of accepting the frustration of doing it yourself via a digital camera, the iPhone 5's camera incorpoates 28 megapixel stitching that allows you to work at high exposures and even create a reverse look using the front and back cameras.
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The Passbook Is Your New Travel Buddy
For career-focused entreprenuers and students who need to travel overseas at least once a month, the Passbook collects your e-tickets and handles financial transactions at numerous retailers. Eliminating the need for a cluttered wallet, it also works via the lock screen so you don't have to unlock your phone at the airport.
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Introducing: "EarPods"
Contrary to their yearly updates for software and hardware of their actual devices, Apple has claimed to have spent three years redesigning custom-fit headphones called EarPods. Built for the iPhone 5 and new iPod Touch and Nano models, the headphones feature a unique shape to assist with increasing noise cancellation.
