** iPhone 5S/5C/6 !? **

[brightn'ove]

 

[Conkers]

Fingerprint recognition confirmed!

 

[Conkers]

No need to enter passwords when buying apps etc, just use your fingerprint. Very clever!

 

[brightn'ove]

the 5S looks very decent.

the 5C looks awful, very very awful. same price as an iPhone 5, but looks cheap and ... toy-like.

 

[Bozza]

The combination of the 64 bit CPU, camera optics and associated functions, M7 chip (and Nike Fuel - was this baked in?) and fingerprint sensor make this quite a big spec bump.

I'll be all over the 5S as a result.

 

[Bozza]

the 5S looks very decent.

the 5C looks awful, very very awful. same price as an iPhone 5, but looks cheap and ... toy-like.

The 5S is the same price as the 5 was (in US contract terms). The 5C is cheaper.

 

[brightn'ove]

The 5S is the same price as the 5 was (in US contract terms). The 5C is cheaper.

Sorry, what i meant was that had they not killed off the iPhone 5, it would have been reduced down to that price, as the 4S, 4, 3GS and 3G were in previous times.

 

[Bozza]

Sorry, what i meant was that had they not killed off the iPhone 5, it would have been reduced down to that price, as the 4S, 4 and 3GS were in previous times.

There were some mild 5 -> 5C improvements weren't there? Front-facing camera resolution and bigger battery at the very least.

 

[brightn'ove]

There were some mild 5 -> 5C improvements weren't there? Front-facing camera resolution and bigger battery at the very least.

Hardly worth giving up an elegant, metal, design, for a childish colorful plastic shell?

 

[Bozza]

Hardly worth giving up an elegant, metal, design, for a childish colorful plastic shell?

Cheaper to make presumably and aimed at a different market.

The 5S/5C price differential doesn't look massive.

 

[edna krabappel]

More importantly, and because I can't be arsed to look it up myself, what is the casing on the 5S like? As opposed to the 5, or this coloured plastic 5C?

I saw something about it not being made in black...true?

 

[brightn'ove]

Cheaper to make presumably and aimed at a different market.

The 5S/5C price differential doesn't look massive.

Precisely, considering how close the 5S and 5C are priced, you'd expect a little more for your money, build-quality wise. I just think it's bizarre that they have completely dropped the 5.

 

[Gary Leeds]

the 5c is aimed straight at the Nokia Lumia market, bright colours, shiny plastic.

BUT the pricing is way out of line, the iPhone 5C will be £469 off contract, with the iPhone 5S costing £549 for the 16gb versions. the 5S 64gb will be £709. The 4s will still be around for a while though so that will be the cheap option

 

[brightn'ove]

More importantly, and because I can't be arsed to look it up myself, what is the casing on the 5S like? As opposed to the 5, or this coloured plastic 5C?

I saw something about it not being made in black...true?

It looks the same as the iPhone 5, but the black version has grey edges instead of black, presumably to reduce the visual effect of scratches.

 

[Gary Leeds]

For those interested in the geek speak but cant be arsed looking for it all here are the specs for the 5C

Ah, finally.. finally, the iPhone 5S, Apple’s latest and greatest flagship smartphone has been revealed to the world. And we’ve got all the details under one roof!

Features

The iPhone 5S packs Apple’s all-new A7 processor, which is of the 64-bit variety, which naturally delivers a stronger performance compared with that of its predecessor. This enables iOS 7′s animations to run smoothly and without any kind of lag. Of course, the A6 has been relatively strong for the iPhone 5 during the course of the last year, but with A7 pushing the boundaries just that little bit further, the iPhone 5S will surely be among the smoothest devices on the market.

iPhone5S

So yes, in case you’re wondering, the iPhone 5S is the first ever smartphone which has a 64-bit processor. Apple goes as far as saying that ‘the other guys aren’t even talking about this’ yet.

Home button / Touch ID:

Every new iPhone needs a feature to talk about, and the iPhone 5S has precisely that with a fingerprint sensor, which Apple is officially calling ‘Touch ID’, apart from the apt description of Home button. Enabling a device to be unlocked without typing in a PIN or password – a cumbersome rigmarole at the best of times – it brings enhanced security while also being rather cool.

But wait, there’s more, Touch ID can read multiple fingers, which means it’s not limited to your thumb, for example. Touch ID is deeply integrated into iOS 7, according to Apple, which means that you can set it up to make iTunes purchases as well. In Layman’s terms; your fingers are now your password. Win.

The traditional Home button is still there, but serves its purpose as a fingerprint sensor as well. The traditional square logo on the Home button is now a thing of the past.

Naturally, Apple has made quite a bit of fuss about the new feature, but hey, regardless of whether you see much benefit from it or not, it’s a gimmick to get it selling.

Camera:

The iPhone 5S features dual-LED flash, which not only improves low-lighting shots, but also offers more natural lighting compared with the traditional, deer-in-the-headlights look.

The rear-facing snapper is an 8-megapixel, F2.2 wide aperture lens affair, and features 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second, and up to 120 frames per second at 720p, which is a massive leap on the iPhone 5. But that’s not just it, the image sensor is now 15 percent more larger, which allows more detail to be captured in low light.

Still wondering about the 120 frame per second part? Apple is introducing Slo-Mo with the new iPhone 5S, which lets you slow down parts of your video for that oh-so dramatic video shot.

To top things off, the iPhone 5S’ camera now takes photos in burst mode, too. If you’re into taking action shots, then the new burst mode will assure you never miss a scene.

The front-facing camera, meanwhile, is a 1.2 megapixel offering, but seeing as it’s only for FaceTime and such, its purpose doesn’t stretch beyond showing vaguely viewable image.

Design:

The iPhone 5S is very much in the same vein as the iPhone 4S in that it looks almost identical to the iPhone 5. Aside from the rather distinctive Touch ID sensor, the iPhone 5S looks very similar to its older brother.

Having said that, there is one key difference; the iPhone 5S will, as rumored come in a gold color configuration, a decision which is likely to split the crowd as much as it already has. But while we perhaps all have opinions on whether a gold iPhone is a good idea or not, the fact remains that it’s another option, which can never be a bad thing.

Storage:

The iPhone 5S will offer 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage configurations. In a world in which we’ve become heavily reliant upon apps, it’s good to see Apple preparing power users appropriately, and while some older models would have found 64GB of storage simply crippling, the A7 processor of the iPhone 5S should keep everything ticking over nicely.

Wireless:

The iPhone 5S offers all the usual wireless connectivity as you’d expect. Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n (and no ac, which is a big bummer), 4G LTE with supports for even more bands around the globe.

Battery:

Apple has a bigger battery, which offers 10 hours of 3G talk time, 8 hours of 3G Web browsing, 10 hours of Web browsing on LTE, 10 hours of Web browsing on Wi-Fi. The iPhone 5S offers 250 hours of standby time, with 10 hours of continuous video playback, and 40 hours of music.

Software:

No surprises here, the iPhone 5S will run iOS 7 out of the box, but some features are exclusive to the iPhone 5S, such as burst mode and Slo-Mo.

Accessories:

Apple has also announced the official leather case for the iPhone 5S. So, if you’re in the market and looking for a decent leather case, then the official accessory is your best bet from this point onwards. It will

Release Date

The iPhone 5S will be available to buy in stores on Friday, September 20th. And will be available in the following countries: US, UK, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan and Singapore. This is the first time the iPhone will be available in China at launch, which is a big plus!

Price

Contract free price of iPhone 5S: 16GB for $649, 32GB for $749 and 64GB for $849.
On contract price of iPhone 5S: 16GB for $199, 32GB for $299

and for the 5C

The iPhone 5C, Apple’s first attempt at a low-budget model smartphone, has just been officially announced, and after months of rumor and speculation, we finally have all of the official details. Read on for everything you need to know about the new iPhone 5C.

Features

The budget model runs on the same dual-core A6 processor seen within the iPhone 5, which means daily tasks on the iOS 7 operating system should be a relative breeze. It was heavily rumored that Apple would continue using its in-house iPhone 5 SoC for the iPhone 5C, and following the announcement, we now know this to be the case.

iPhone 5C

As far as storage goes, the iPhone 5C arrives in two storage options: 16GB and 32GB.

Design:

As per the leaks and speculation, the iPhone 5C is comprised a polycarbonate finish to the rear, and arrives in a plethora of different colors, including green, yellow, blue, white and red. This won’t have the same premium feel as flagship iPhone models we’ve seen, but given how many high-end smartphones, like the Nokia Lumia 920, have sported a shiny plastic finish in the past, it should still feel like a well-built Apple product to the touch.

iPhone 5C color options

The Home button remains at the bottom in the center, providing the same functionality it always has, while the volume rockers sit on the left-hand side. In essence, the iPhone 5C is very similar to the iPhone 5, but takes away one or two perks in order to remain as inexpensive as possible.

Wireless

Like the iPhone 5 before it, the iPhone 5S is fully supportive of LTE, and with many cellular providers now driving forward their efforts towards 4G, this can only be a good thing. Ideal for streaming movies and downloading music, 4G LTE ensures ultra-fast data speeds when not connected to a hotspot, and with the iPhone 5 having been the first handset to offer support, the iPhone 5S follows on in a similar vein.

Wi-Fi, meanwhile, supports both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, which, in Layman’s terms, means you shouldn’t experience much by way of interruption when using your Wi-Fi at home.

Rest is all standard, such as Bluetooth 4.0, GPS etc.

Camera

The main camera, like the processor, is borrowed from the iPhone 5, with that same 8-megapixel offering to which we’ve already become accustomed. When it did arrive late last year, it boasted better low-light performance than those of its predecessors, so those with a tendency to get snap-happy on the likes of Instagram and Flickr should be more than impressed by this revelation.

The front-facing camera, meanwhile, shoots 720p HD, and while it’s by no means comparable to the rear shooter, should still do a solid job when FaceTiming or taking those selfies.

Battery

The battery and has been improved, and should keep things ticking over through general use. With some devices offering over 3000mAh, it doesn’t seem like an astonishing battery life, but with most iPhone 5 users satisfied by the longevity of their device through day-to-day usage, the iPhone 5C should once again be able to sustain a full day on a full charge.

Lightning Port

Naturally, the iPhone 5C features the Lightning dock connector, after the phasing out of the larger 30-pin connector late last year. We’d love to have seen Apple go for something a little less proprietary, but hey, that’s Apple!

Accessories

Out of the box, you get your dock connector, wall charger, EarPod headphones and the usual literature, including quick-start information and, of course, your Apple stickers.

But that’s not all, Apple is also introducing new custom cases for the iPhone 5C, and from the image (above), you can see, gives your device a really cool look. For $29, it’s a good buy!

Price

The 16GB iPhone 5C will cost $99, and the 32GB model will cost $199 on a two-year contract.

 

[beorhthelm]

i want one now because its blazing-fast and has console-level graphics!

 

[brightn'ove]

i want one now because its blazing-fast and has console-level graphics!

It has the same chip as the 5.

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

I'll be having some 5S action.

 

[Deleted member 18477]

the 5c is aimed straight at the Nokia Lumia market, bright colours, shiny plastic.

BUT the pricing is way out of line, the iPhone 5C will be £469 off contract, with the iPhone 5S costing £549 for the 16gb versions. the 5S 64gb will be £709. The 4s will still be around for a while though so that will be the cheap option

That is really really poor pricing if true! The 5c isn't even £100 cheaper? Pathetic! Means I'll have to wait now and save a bit more up to buy the iPhone 5s.

 

[Bozza]

More importantly, and because I can't be arsed to look it up myself, what is the casing on the 5S like? As opposed to the 5, or this coloured plastic 5C?

I saw something about it not being made in black...true?

They called it 'Space grey'. This picture doesn't look much different to my 'Black' iPhone 5.