September 10: Might be a fresh dawn for Apple i-phone 5


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SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Inc on Tuesday sent official invitations to a September 10 event at which it is expected to unveil the latest version of the iPhone, possibly in colors other than its trademark black and white.

"This should brighten everyone's day," the typically cryptic invitation read, under a graphic depicting pastel-colored circles surrounding a stark white Apple logo.

The company, which is making a focused effort to win over consumers in Asia where rivals Samsung Electronics Co Ltd and other Android manufacturers dominate, said in the invitation it will host a breakfast and presentation at its Cupertino, California headquarters.

The company did not specify as to what the presentation will be about.

But supply chain sources told Reuters in June that Apple is expected to launch two new models this year - widely referred to as the iPhone 5S - with new fingerprint technology as well as a cheaper version in plastic casing.

Apple plans to dress up the phone in a range of five or six colors to differentiate it from the more expensive model that has traditionally come only in black and white, according to the sources.

Analysts say the company needs a cheaper phone to drive faster growth in markets like China and India, and to counter Samsung's edge in having a wide range of devices at varying prices.

Growth in Asian markets is seen as key for smartphone makers. China's smartphone market, for example, is set to grow 48 percent this year, outpacing the global increase of 31 percent, according to industry forecasts.

(Info source-ET).

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I really don't get why the pricing of the iphone 5 is so high. One can buy 2 great Android phone for that money, and eventually the novality factor is going to go down just like it did with Blackbury. The build quality of the device is the only aspect which I like about iphone (especially in the drop test check on youtube) and making it plastic will make it loose more appeal.

PS-manufacturing cost + marketing +logistics of iphone 5 is around 17k rupees as calculated by some website ,similarly for Android device worth 25k cost 13k to manufacture +other costs.

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Apple launches i-Phone 5S & 5C; also introduces iOS7

The iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S will be available from September 20 in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and the UK. Not in India.

In over 100 countries by December. Including, we hope, India.

Price with carrier plan:

iPhone 5C: $99 and $199

iPhone 5S (in gold, grey, and space grey): $199, $299, $399

(ibnlive.in)

iPhone 5C details:

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iPhone 5C is powered by A6 processor and has a 4-inch screen. It uses a plastic body and has the camera that is similar to the one found in iPhone 5. It will be available in blue, green, pink, yellow and white colours. For now there is no word on India price or availability.

iPhone 5S details:

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iPhone 5S is powered by A7 processor and has a design similar to iPhone 5. It comes in three colours -- gold, Silver and slate. It also has a companion processor that controls accelerometer, gyroscope and compass. The primary camera can shoot 8MP images. But it has a new five-element lens system and F2.2 aperture. It also has an image sensor that is 15% bigger compared to the one in iPhone 5. iPhone 5S comes with a fingerprint reader for additional security. It will be available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants. The screen size is still 4 inches. For now there is no word on India price or availability.

(source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/PersonalTech-Updates/Apple-opens-goody-bag-for-users-launches-iPhone-5C-announces-iOS-7-for-free-Live-updates/SP-Article1-1120246.aspx)

iOS 7 to be available by Sepember 18.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/apple-ios7-to-be-available-from-september-18/articleshow/22467520.cms

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Apple launches i-Phone 5S & 5C; also introduces iOS7

The iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S will be available from September 20 in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and the UK. Not in India.

In over 100 countries by December. Including, we hope, India.

Price with carrier plan:

iPhone 5C: $99 and $199

iPhone 5S (in gold, grey, and space grey): $199, $299, $399

(ibnlive.in)

iPhone 5C details:

post-67-0-84079700-1378838959.jpg

iPhone 5C is powered by A6 processor and has a 4-inch screen. It uses a plastic body and has the camera that is similar to the one found in iPhone 5. It will be available in blue, green, pink, yellow and white colours. For now there is no word on India price or availability.

iPhone 5S details:

post-67-0-43829500-1378838776.jpg

iPhone 5S is powered by A7 processor and has a design similar to iPhone 5. It comes in three colours -- gold, Silver and slate. It also has a companion processor that controls accelerometer, gyroscope and compass. The primary camera can shoot 8MP images. But it has a new five-element lens system and F2.2 aperture. It also has an image sensor that is 15% bigger compared to the one in iPhone 5. iPhone 5S comes with a fingerprint reader for additional security. It will be available in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants. The screen size is still 4 inches. For now there is no word on India price or availability.

(source: http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/PersonalTech-Updates/Apple-opens-goody-bag-for-users-launches-iPhone-5C-announces-iOS-7-for-free-Live-updates/SP-Article1-1120246.aspx)

iOS 7 to be available by Sepember 18.

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/hardware/apple-ios7-to-be-available-from-september-18/articleshow/22467520.cms

Dr. Nishu, this phone is a must have for all the car enthusiast as iOS will now be integrated in your dashboard! Apple has tied up with companies like honda, bmw, nissan etc. to get iOS in cars. Plus in bimmers u can attach your iPhone to your car and browse net! And only the S4 is best (not samsung, audi's one xD)

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I think it is U-turn for Apple...i remember there was a time when Apple was bankrupt and then the great Steve Job re-joined Apple after his first inning and he decided to concentrate the focus of Apple on 4 products only and to sell them for elite premium buyers...finally it made Apple what it is at his moment.

But this new move will make Apple go down.

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