As far as must have, cool gadgets go the
iPhone has always been up there with the best of them. The furore and
excitement surrounding the iPhone 5 has been palpably throbbing, with queues
forming outside Apple stores, well in advance of the 21 September release date.
But will the delivery live up to the hype?
Let’s find out…
Overview – The most impressive release to date, the iPhone 5 is notably
sleeker but packs a right wallop with 4G support, a longer screen and an A6
chip that’s twice as fast as before. If that doesn’t get you drooling, there’s
better battery life and a brand new iSight camera too.
Screen – The iPhone 5 screen is notably larger now, with a retina display
of 4 inches with an impressive 1136x640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi. It means
you can squeeze more onto the screen, whether it’s displaying your favourite
apps, playing movies or browsing the web.
Performance – The A6 chip has the iPhone 5 working with noticeably greater
fluidity, enhancing everything from apps usage to movie viewing.
Battery – Battery life is one of the many enhanced characteristics of the
iPhone 5, with 8 hours 3G browsing time, 8 hours talk time and 10 hours video
playback.
Camera – The new panorama feature in the camera app is slick, processing a
360 degree image of any room. In fact Apple has made some significant
improvements to the (already decent) camera in V4 – with a lens of 4.1mm. The
ISO range is also larger with the iPhone 5.
Build – The sleeker build feels lighter to hold – with a weight of 112g.
The iPhone 5 has kept its stunning aesthetics, with the stylish glass/aluminium
construction. The new Nano-SIM on the side replaces the old mini-SIM and a new
Lightening connector replaces the old 30-pin model. It all helps to reduce the
size and weight of the Apple iPhone 5.
Siri – The upgrades continue with a better Siri, which is able to launch
apps via voice command as well as voice based Facebook entries. Additionally,
restaurant searches are now powered by Open Table, while the engine behind
movie reviews is Rotten Tomatoes.
Games
Performance – Always a good gauge to test the
processor speed, games are slicker to play on the iPhone 5 thanks to the new A6
chip.
Operating
System – The iOS6 brings a number of improvements to
iOS5, with Siri now fully compatible with everything from Yelp to Fandango.
Facebook, Twitter, and support for Google Maps.
Connectivity – Ultrafast wireless has the means to operate on just about any
carrier – it handles HSPA+ (20Mbps), DC-HSDPA (42Mbps), and LTE (max 100 Mbps).
The iPhone’s Wi-Fi is also superior to the iPhone 4 boasting sporting 802.11N
(dual channel 2.4GHz plus 5GHz) with a full speed of 150Mbps.
Audio – Apple really has tried to improve the audio on the iPhone 5. The
phone brags no less than 3 microphones (front, back and bottom) , which makes
for enhanced sound quality for recordings and calls. Perhaps among the most
impressive additions is the noise cancelling feature, muting unwanted
background murmuring while you’re making calls. Even the ear pods have
undergone a transformation, offering both a better sound and fit.
All in all, the iPhone 5 certainly has
delivered more impressive features to an already top of the range piece of kit.
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