*** iPhone 5 - Revealed! ***

I'm going to stick with my 4S for another year as I don't think it really warrants an upgrade. It doesn't appear that the new phone will offer much that isn't available on the 4S with the upcoming iOS6.

I'm not fussed about a bigger screen, but better battery life is the thing I'd like most and thats not really going to be known until they are in customer hands.

For the first time though, I am put off by a couple of issues with the iPhone....

The new 'lightning' connector is going to play havoc with everything I can dock my iPhone and iPods with currently. I'd rather wait for the next iteration when plenty of third party options will be available, including from the manufacturers who make things like the B&W Zeppelin.

I'd like the speed of 4G, but its still not really here yet in the UK. EE will have it soon, but it won't be widespread coverage and if loads of people switch to them for it, I think it could mean their network gets hammered, a bit like O2 was when they were iPhone exclusive. Further to that, I would imagine these faster connections may well command a greater monthly fee... anyone know otherwise?

By the time the other networks have the contracts and are up and running, I would think we won't be far from the iPhone6 launching.
 
Mr Jack said:
So, the new iPhone has a different aspect ratio, pointlessly breaking backward compatibility with previous iPhone games; a new connector no-one else uses, pointless breaking compatibility with the iPod and a thousand iPod accepting devices; and a new sim card style, pointless breaking compatibility with existing sims. That's toptastic, that is.

I'm not seeing anything impressive here at all. Meanwhile Samsung are delivering fantastic improvements all the time, and Nokia's new Lumia is looking very tempting indeed. I can't see this doing anything to counter the slide in Apple's market share.
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You're onto a winner here, and before the apple fanboys jump all over me and throw their toys out of their respective prams - I have an iphone 4s.

I'll be moving over to android shortly.
 
Moses said:
I've never had an iPhone, and I probably won't get one of these (I'm a student, and dropping £500 on a phone just seems insane on my budget!)... but I think they're good. What do people expect, when they're asking for something revolutionary? What would make you think, "WOW!!"?!
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Robbo said:
This is what I've just asked in the thread about it in the mobile section, where it will no doubt be slated plenty.

It's not my job to innovate, that's down to Apple, but considering the current technology available they couldn't have done much more as far as I'm aware.

They left out NFC, but that is seldom used at the moment... by anyone.
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I think people like to bring up "revolutionary" because it's effectively an Apple buzzword that they like to apply to their products, whether it's actually revolutionary or not.

I think a lot of people would criticise Apple less if Apple didn't market their products in such a way. For example, Think of some one who can't sing very well, going around telling everyone that they're a fantastic singer, the best ever and there's been no one like them before.

They're gonna get criticised quite harshly compared to say, some other person who can't sing well, but doesn't tell everyone they can.
 
-Mike- said:
You're onto a winner here, and before the apple fanboys jump all over me and throw their toys out of their respective prams - I have an iphone 4s.

I'll be moving over to android shortly.
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The Apple fanboys you talk of will likely just go on about how revolutionary this new aspect ratio is, and how "right" and necessary it is, regardless of anything else. Those types never criticise Apple, as to them, Apple can do no wrong.

They'll be the same people who were getting all butthurt and bent out of shape over the leaked images of the iPhone 5, claiming its design isn't "Apple" and that it's definitely a fake.

I would be surprised if the very same people won't be camping outside of their local Apple stores to get the phone as quick as possible so that they can put it up their bum and call it to relieve their butthurt.
 
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Iphone 5 how very underwhelming and as said not in the slightest the big jump in design change and tech that it needed. Was holding out to see if it would sway me back but im really still tempted by windows phone.

As always the die hards will lap it up like its the second coming of steve and jesus together.
 
-Mike- said:
You're onto a winner here, and before the apple fanboys jump all over me and throw their toys out of their respective prams - I have an iphone 4s.

I'll be moving over to android shortly.
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So you're moving from a platform that has two aspect ratios (with all of its apps being updated accordingly within the next couple of months or so) and a new connector that at least as some support for older accessories through the adaptor, to a platform that has far more aspect ratios and resolutions and few universal accessories? Makes sense...:rolleyes:

Pretty poor reasons to move.

spoffle said:
The Apple fanboys you talk of will likely just go on about how revolutionary this new aspect ratio is, and how "right" and necessary it is, regardless of anything else. Those types never criticise Apple, as to them, Apple can do no wrong.
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Have you read about anybody who has claimed it is revolutionary? Care to link? And surely it is right and necessary, because "those types that never criticise Apple" have done just that, criticised Apple about the small screens?

There are ways to crap on a thread, but those were pretty crap craps.

If you don't like it, don't buy it. Simple. The thread is to discuss the product, not your opinions on those who purchase them.

Sorry to go off-topic, just find it ridiculous how even on OcUK were are starting to see MacRumors levels of hatism (is that even an Internet word?). This community is supposed to be a bit smarter than that. Onwards! ;)

Must say that I am disappointed and rather amazed at the price increases (well, as far as it looks).
 
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lamboman said:
So you're moving from a platform that has two aspect ratios (with all of its apps being updated accordingly within the next couple of months or so) and a new connector that at least as some support for older accessories through the adaptor, to a platform that has far more aspect ratios and resolutions and few universal accessories? Makes sense...:rolleyes:

Pretty poor reasons to move.


Have you read about anybody who has claimed it is revolutionary? Care to link? And surely it is right and necessary, because "those types that never criticise Apple" have done just that, criticised Apple about the small screens?

There are ways to crap on a thread, but those were pretty crap craps.

If you don't like it, don't buy it. Simple. The thread is to discuss the product, not your opinions on those who purchase them.

Sorry to go off-topic, just find it ridiculous how even on OcUK were are starting to see MacRumors levels of hatism (is that even an Internet word?). This community is supposed to be a bit smarter than that. Onwards! ;)

Must say that I am disappointed and rather amazed at the price increases (well, as far as it looks).
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Why are you so upset? Do you feel like I was talking about you?
 
It's why we have these Apple forums, as you can't go into the mobiles forum and talk about iPhones without being crushed under a wave of silly talk. Whenever a new product comes out there's always an influx of posters from 'down there' ready to put their derping caps on and lay some tasty bait down. They'll all scurry back once the thing's out and the owners thread starts filling up.
 
Not to be deliberately offensive but it does seem sometimes that these Apple forums exist because you don't want to discuss the negative aspects of the products or to acknowledge when Apple is taking advantage of their loyal customers. Granted there are some people that come in here with idiotic bating comments but there are also many that offer fair and level comments who get shouted down equally as much.

We already know that people are going to buy the iPhone 5 and they won't be getting a rubbish device but in the broader discussion and in the context that Apple has previously sold itself and its product, it is a long way from a magical, revolutionary device that they use to offer. It is now an evolutionary device that has an OS that is lagging behind the game in terms of offering its users freedoms and options and all at a premium price.

Again, it's not a bad device, it is a logical and reasonable upgrade for those that love Apple devices but lets not paint it to be anything more than what it is and lets not demonise anyone that might highlight the truth of the matter.
 
DAvE18 said:
Iphone 5 how very underwhelming and as said not in the slightest the big jump in design change and tech that it needed. Was holding out to see if it would sway me back but im really still tempted by windows phone.

As always the die hards will lap it up like its the second coming of steve and jesus together.
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I'm a die hard and I dont think its that fantastic at all. Its a steady upgrade. The screen increase is long overdue. I guess apple foresee that changing the width just isn't going to happen until they make a reason to or hands have evolved.... lol

My friend has a Galaxy 3 and the screen is incredible on it.. But it is hard to use. Its very PC in that regard, always offering more whereas apple stand by their apps.. I did want some extra width but not much. To be honest I only wanted more width because I am finding iOS is big and clunky in a visual sense. There should be reducible options for people wanting to make icons smaller and really play around with some visual layouts. But thats apple for you, haven't really ever let you do it with the mac so cant see it happening any time soon either. I think the products work the best in the industry..There are loads of features I really wish they would just bung in but the jailbreak area has me covered there. The hardware is always fantastic, I prefer the look and feel to apple products to that of anything else i've seen or used. Maybe this new Nokia is a good device, it looks it but the samsungs and htc just don't cut the mustard for me personally.
 
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