Apple : Apple axing physical video out for iPhone 5 Lightning connector? |
- Apple axing physical video out for iPhone 5 Lightning connector?
- Early View: iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X
- Tap! announces Complete Guide To iPhone 5 digital edition
- iTunes gets 10.7 update as iOS 6 GM for developers drops
- Early view: iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S
- Reporter goes undercover in iPhone 5 assembly plant
| Apple axing physical video out for iPhone 5 Lightning connector? Posted:  Apple took to the stage in San Francisco on Wednesday to introduce the iPhone 5, and with it, the new "Lightning" dock connector. The 8-pin Lightning connector brings with it several advantages: for one thing, its smaller form means it takes up less space within the iPhone 5, which no doubt helped Apple jam more awesomeness into the new smartphone. It's also more durable and works no matter which way it's plugged into the device, meaning no more fumbling around for the top side of the connector. But like the iPhone 5, the new Lightning connector isn't perfect, and there's at least one feature missing that's sure to irk some people. Making Apple TV and AirPlay a requirementThe existing, 30-pin Apple dock connector, in use since 2003, allowed for multiple forms of video-out from the iPhone 4S and past generations: to HDMI, to component (RGB/stereo audio), to standard AV (yellow video, stereo audio), and wirelessly using AirPlay and an Apple TV. The iPhone 5, however, supports only the wireless video-out option. The new iPhone can use Apple's AirPlay Wi-Fi tech to stream 1080p to a third-gen Apple TV or 720p to a second-gen device. Both devices can also mirror the iPhone 5's screen wirelessly at 720p. The Lightning connector itself doesn't feature video-out on its list of supported functions, and the descriptions for the Lightning-to-30-pin adapter and cord explicitly state that they don't support video-out. Apple could always introduce a peripheral solution down the line, but for now, it seems wireless is the only way to go, which could prove a hurdle for those used to simply plugging their iPhones in and streaming video the old-fashioned way. In other Lightning newsVideo-out isn't the only feature missing from the iPhone 5 to make way for Lightning; Apple also chose to once again not comply with European standards requirements that all phones carry a Micro-USB slot for charging. Instead, Apple has announced that a Lightning-to-Micro-USB adapter will make the rounds at Apple stores (just like they've done in the past) for £15 or €19, according to current findings. There's no evidence of the Lightning-to-Micro-USB adapter heading to North American shores. Meanwhile, the other Lightning adapters have been priced: Lightning-to-30-pin is $29, and one with an 8-inch cable is $39. The standard Lightning-to-USB charging cable that'll come packed with Lightning-compatible devices is $19. Those prices may seem steep, but as Apple's senior VP of worldwide marketing Phil Schiller explained in an interview on Wednesday, "This is the new connector for many years to come." |
| Early View: iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X Posted:  The iPhone 5 is here - but can it leap ahead of the pack? After all, we've seen some pretty brilliant handsets released recently, including the iPhone 5's two current biggest rivals, the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the HTC One X. At the recent Nokia World event we also had the announcement of the Nokia Lumia 920. It's a huge deal for both Nokia and Microsoft and both have a lot riding on its success. Many see it as Nokia's big throw of the dice: make Windows Phone 8 into a top OS and the rewards are huge... fail, and things look ropey for the Finns.
Of course, as well as hardware, there's is also a battle between iOS 6, Android 4.0 and Windows Phone 8. So without further ado, let's compare the specs of the four handsets and give our early view on which is the front runner. iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: Operating systemThe Nokia Lumia 920 comes running Microsoft's latest version of its mobile OS, Windows Phone 8, complete with its interactive "Live Tiles" interface, which has changed a lot in the latest version. The new iPhone 5 features iOS 6 - the next generation version of Apple's mobile operating system. It includes Passbook - Apple's new e-tickets app - plus FaceTime over 3G (depending on the network) and Apple's own mobile apps including turn-by-turn navigation (which has ruffled a few feathers for companies like CoPilot and TomTom). Both the One X and the Galaxy S3 run Android 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with custom user interfaces; Touchwiz on the S3 and Sense 4.0 on the One X. Samsung has said that it plans to update the S3 to 4.1 (Jelly Bean) before the end of the year. HTC has also promised its arrival, but has yet to name a timeframe.
iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: ProcessorNokia has opted for a dual-core Snapdragon S4 chip clocked at 1.5GHz, with Nokia standing firm on its belief there's such a thing as too many cores. Why, might you ask? As Nokia puts it, "why put something you don't need at the expense of battery life?". However on the 'bigger is better' side of the fence, Samsung pops one of its Exynos 4412 1.4GHz quad core's in to Galaxy S3, whereas HTC plumps for the quad core 1.5 GHz Nvidia Tegra 3 chip. However, in the US it's a different story (weird, you might think, but it's a 4G LTE thing) as the Samsung and HTC handsets also run the same Snapdragon S4 chip as the Nokia. The iPhone also sticks with Nokia in terms of its core count - two cores reside inside the new Apple A6. It has twice the CPU speed and twice the graphics power of the A5 - the chip is smaller and is more battery-friendly and is based on the new-ish dual-core ARM Cortex-A15 CPU design.
iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: ScreenIn terms of size, only the iPhone 5 resists a truly huge screen - replacing the 3.5-inch screen with a 4-inch 1,136 x 640 16:9 version. By contrast, the Lumia 920 measuring in at 4.5 inches, the Galaxy S3 at 4.8 inches and the One X at 4.7 inches. All four screens are truly impressive, with the Samsung's 306ppi being pipped by the HTC's 312ppi and the iPhone 5 (and 4/4S) dis[play clocking up 326ppi. On the Lumia 920, Nokia have put in 'Nokia PureMotion HD+' which is supposedly better than HD in terms of screen performance. We still can't feel we weren't as 'wowed' as we were when looking at the Super AMOLED HD of the Galaxy S3 - or, indeed, the first time we saw an Apple retina display.
iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: StorageIn the Lumia 920 you'll find 32GB of on board storage, backed up by SkyDrive, Microsoft's cloud storage system. The Galaxy S3 comes with microSD support on top of Samsung's 16/32/64GB internal drive - the same internal flash memory sizes as the iPhone 5. Like Nokia, HTC opted to only go for 32GB internal storage. However, the Samsung and HTC handsets come with 50GB and 25GB of Dropbox storage respectively.
iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: CameraNokia is playing its trump card in the camera department. Long being known for fantastic camera devices, with Carl Zeiss lenses, Nokia is bringing its PureView technology first seen on the Nokia PureView 808. However, this one is placed over the top of an 8MP sensor, with a 1.3MP front facing camera. It does come with a wealth of fancy features, such as being able to plug in camera apps and optical image stabilisation to help stop blur when you least want it. Both the Android devices also come with 8MP rear sensors, burst mode for millions of photos per night out, and the HTC also has a 1.3MP front sensor. Samsung, however, has a 1.9MP sensor. The iPhone 5's camera is smaller physically to fit into the new chassis, but the actual camera still has an 8 megapixel sensor size. It's almost exactly the same as that in the iPhone 4S in terms of spec.For the record it's a 3,264 x 2,448 BSi sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Apple is also bigging up its low-light performance.The front camera supports 720p for video calling.
iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: ConnectivityAll four devices come fully loaded. The iPhone has 4G LTE support while variants of the others support it. All are 3G/HSDPA compatible. You also get 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (4.0 on the iPhone Galaxy S3 and One X, 3.1 on the Lumia 920) and GPS. There's NFC on everything but the iPhone - Apple clearly doesn't believe in the tech. The new iPhone dock connector is called Lightning, though Apple says that between iCloud, AirPlay and wireless sync, you won't really need it. You can plug it in either way, while it's 80 per cent smaller than the old dock connector.
iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: Dimensions and weightThe Nokia Lumia 920 is the shortest phone at 130 x 70.8 x 10.7mm,but the heaviest at 185g. Samsung manages to squeeze in at a similar size of 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, and weighs only 133g. The HTC, more akin to the Galaxy S3 is 134.4 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm and 130g. However, the iPhone is the narrowest and lightest at 7.6mm (0.3 inches) thick with a footprint of 123.8 mm (4.87 inches) x 58.6 mm (2.31 inches). It weighs 112g (4oz). Remember though, that the iPhone has the smallest screen.
iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: BatteryThe Lumia 920 features a 2000mAh battery, though we don't yet know how it will hold up with that rather large screen. Samsung debuted a lot of nifty battery saving tech in the Galaxy S3, and its 2100mAh (removable) battery managed to last a lot better than the 1800mAh (sealed in) offering of the HTC One X (which had to be improved with a software update.). It's not yet confirmed, but it looks like there's only a 1440mAh battery in the iPhone 5 - however Apple says the iPhone 5 is better on battery life than the iPhone 4S.
iPhone 5 vs Lumia 920 vs Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X: Early verdictThe iPhone 5 is certainly an interesting, if nowhere near revolutionary, new handset. After all, it's more an evolution than anything more. It will still sell bucketloads, though we hear pricing will be steep. The Nokia Lumia 920 hasn't been released yet, and will hit American shores first in Q4 2012. That said, Nokia seems to have a device that will continue the strides that the original WP7 Lumia phones made. As for the other two, both are superb devices in their own right, garnering 4.5 stars each in our TechRadar ratings. Maybe you should check out the Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One X reviews to keep yourselves going until we bring you the web's most in-depth Nokia Lumia 920 review and iPhone 5 review. iPhone 5 pre-orders TechRadar has joined forces with uSwitch to bring all the latest iPhone 5 pre-order deals from all the UK networks right to your inbox. Sign up here. |
| Tap! announces Complete Guide To iPhone 5 digital edition Posted:  Tap! has announced that it has released a special edition all centred round the iPhone 5. Apple's latest handset may have only been announced yesterday but this hasn't stopped the folks at Tap! from getting its special on to Apple's Newstand in double-quick time. The Complete Guide To iPhone 5 has been made by the same publisher as TechRadar and features a hands on, interactive galleries and a video round-table discussion, and is available for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad users, priced at 69p. Tap danceSpeaking about the new mag, possibly after a large influx of coffee, Christopher Phin, Tap!'s Editor said: "This kind of publishing is hugely exciting. The next morning after Apple announced the iPhone 5, we have published a rich digital magazine about it for iPad and iPhone, packed with gorgeous pictures, video, authoritative buying advice and more. "And while Tap! and MacFormat have been creating interactive iPad editions for many months, this was the first time we translated that full experience to the iPhone and iPod touch too. "Defining what 'an iPhone magazine' ought to be and how it should behave is, for many publishers, a holy grail; tackling that challenge head-on was a terrific learning experience for us – and I think we've made something special." Download Tap! from the App Store now. |
| iTunes gets 10.7 update as iOS 6 GM for developers drops Posted:  After a day of big reveals, including the iPhone 5, new iPod nano and iPod touch models, as well as the next version of iTunes, you'd think Apple would be content to lay back and watch the reviews roll in. Fortunately, Apple is hardly one to rest on their laurels, and instead of merely waiting until Sept. 19's official iOS 6 launch, it released a new update to iTunes today, as well as the final Golden Master (GM) version of the OS for developers. The iTunes 10.7 update will shore up compatibility with the new iPods, as well as prep the service to work with iOS 6. Coming in at a meager 165MB, the update doesn't add much else in the way of important upgrades though it signifies a new day at the Cupertino firm. Final version of iOS 6 released for devsAdditionally, Apple released the final retail version of iOS 6 for developers. Though many devs have had their hands on the beta version of iOS 6 for a while now, the iOS 6 GM lets developers test their apps before the OS goes live next week. Xcode 4.5 GM was also released ahead of the final build, which should make it much easier for developers to create apps for iOS 6. iOS 6 will work across a litany of Apple's devices, including the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, new iPad, iPad 2 and fourth-gen iPod Touch, as well as all of today's officially announced products. |
| Early view: iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S Posted:  Update: Check out our hands on: iPhone 5 review! Finally, the iPhone 5 has been announced by Apple. Sure, with this release the iPhone has trimmed up a bit - sporting a sleek new design built for the lovely new iOS 6 . But for iPhone 4S owners who got the iPhone 4s a year ago, is it really time for an upgrade? The iPhone 5 release date is Sept. 21 in the U.S. and U.K. and iPhone 5 pre-orders begin Sept. 14. What's more, iPhone 5 prices start at $199 with a contract in the US and £529 for an unlocked UK phone. Is the latest from Cupertino enough to seduce consumers into another new iPhone - or a two-year carrier contract extension? Let's start stacking up the stats. iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: release dateThe iPhone 5 release date is Sept. 21 in the U.S. and U.K., and in much of the world. And, iPhone 5 pre-orders begin Sept. 14. The iPhone 4S made its debut almost one year ago, arriving on shelves Oct.14, 2011. Initially unveiled as the "Let's Talk iPhone" event led by acting CEO Tim Cook, the iPhone 4S announcement was also the introduction of Siri, Apple's voice recognition software for the iPhone. iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: priceThe iPhone 5 will be priced just like the iPhone 4S was: $199 for 16GB, $299 for 32GB and a 64GB model for $399, with two-year carrier contract in the US. In the UK, prices start at £529 for an unlocked phone. With the iPhone 5 on the horizon, the iPhone 4S received a price drop. The 16GB model will now sell for $99, or £449 for an unlocked UK phone. Not a bad investment, considering the 4S will be upgraded to iOS 6.
iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: operating systemWhen Apple previewed iOS 6 at WWDC, it teased a ton of new features to be ushered in with the iPhone 5. Now we've seen Passbook, which will keep track of your tickets and loyalty cards, and a new Maps app that will (finally) provide turn-by-turn navigation, and even 3D satellite imagery. Additionally, Apple showed a more detailed Calendar, and helpful tweaks like text message auto-reply when you're unable to take a call. The iPhone 4S is currently running iOS 5.1.1, But fear not, Apple has promised that devices as old the iPhone 3GS and the fourth Generation iPod touch will be updated to iOS 6. That means the iPhone 4S, the iPhone 4, the iPad 2 and the new iPad 3 won't be left out in the cold either. However, back when iOS 5 was released for older iDevices, many users experienced major slow downs and performance issues using the latest software on their older devices. Make sure to back up your iOS 5.1.1 on your device in iTunes before you update to iOS 6.
iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: processorThe iPhone 5 will use the Apple's new A6 chip. While the exact speed of the processor is not yet reported, Apple rates it as twice as fast as the A5 found in the 4S. Apple expects this chip to do big things for gaming on the iPhone. EA Games Executive Producer Rob Murray was on hand to demonstrate Real Racing 3, a game he claimed had "console quality graphics." The iPhone 4S runs on the A5 chip, the same one found in the iPad 2, with a dual-core processor rated at 800 MHz. According to Apple, it offers graphics processing seven times that of the iPhone 4. When Apple initially unveiled it, Epic Games President Mike Capps was there to show off "Infinity Blade II." iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: memoryThe exact amount of memory in the iPhone 5 is unknown, but it likely has 1024 MB, the same amount found in the iPad 3 and the latest smart phones like the upcoming Droid Razr HD. The iPhone 4S packs 512 MB of RAM, half that of recently released smart phones like the Samsung Galaxy SIII.
iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: displayThe iPhone 5 has a 4-inch Retina display with 326 PPI, a resolution of 1136 x 640 and a 16:9 aspect ratio. A half-inch bigger than the 4S display, it'll use that extra space to a fifth row of app icons. The display on the iPhone 4S measures 3.5 inches (89 mm) diagonally. It runs at a resolution of 640×960 with 326 PPI.
iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: storageLike the iPhone 4S and its predecessors, the iPhone 5 comes in three storage sizes: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Before that, the iPhone 3GS was the last Apple phone to offer 8GBs of storage, which seems puny in retrospect. iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: networkFinally, 4G for the iPhone is here. With the announcement of the iPhone 5 came the news that the iPhone would now support HSPA+, DC-HSDPA and LTE. That means 4G speeds on Sprint, Verizon and AT&T, as well as FaceTime over 3G networks. The iPhone 5 will also have improved Wi-Fi support, including 2.4ghz and 5ghz on 802.11n, with speeds up to 15MBps. The iPhone 4S is not 4G, of course, and we're still wondering if the revelation of FaceTime via cellular wil be retroactively applied to the 4S.
iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S: weight and dimensionsWeighing in at 112 grams and with a thickness of only 7.6 mm, the iPhone 5 is 20% lighter and 18% thinner than its predecessor. The iPhone 4S was no beast itself, weighing 140 grams and coming in at 9.3 mm thick. Read more about the latest iPhone 5 announcements, updates and news. iPhone 5 pre-orders TechRadar has joined forces with uSwitch to bring all the latest iPhone 5 pre-order deals from all the UK networks right to your inbox. Sign up here. |
| Reporter goes undercover in iPhone 5 assembly plant Posted:  As we wait for Apple to take the wraps off the iPhone 5, one Chinese journalist has come forward with his story about going undercover at a Foxconn factory to assemble Cupertino's latest handset. According to CNET, the Shanghai Evening Post has published a detailed peek inside Foxconn's Tai Yuan factory, where an undercover reporter spent 10 days putting together iPhone 5 back plates during the night shift. Prior to being put on the assembly line, the journalist spent seven days going through an "intensive" orientation before being put to work on the midnight to 6 a.m. night shift. The reporter's job entailed marking the iPhone 5 backplate with an oil-based paint pen in four different spots - as fast as humanly possible. 'Who wants to rest early at 5 a.m.?!'"By my own calculations, I have to mark five iPhone plates every minute, at least," an English translation posted to MIC Gadget notes. "For every 10 hours, I have to accomplish 3,000 iPhone 5 back plates." The journalist's shift was devoid of a single break, and the Foxconn supervisor reportedly pushed his team to work longer and harder. "The supervisor shout out loud in front of us: 'Who wants to rest early at 5 a.m.!? We are all here to earn money! Let's work harder!'" the report reveals. "I was thinking who on earth wants to work two extra hours overtime for only mere 27 yuan (USD$4)?!" Judging from the conditions noted by the unnamed journalist, it seems Foxconn may still have some work ahead of it following the Fair Labor Association investigations earlier this year. |
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