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Jonny evans: iphone 5 release: apple's september launch, what toexpect by 123wert sdfsf
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By Jonny Evans Apple [AAPL] iPhone 5 release claims continued their canter to consciousness across the UK Jubileeweekend, with fuzzy video clips, part numbers and shadowy claimsemerging from the parallel universe of smartphone intelligence. [ ABOVE: The latest incarnation of the "We've seen the iPhone 5"video meme claims to show the metal back of the next-gen device. ] Gorilla with a metal back We're already expecting a thinner iPhone with new speaker grilles and a smaller dock connector . Today we see the latest claimed iPhone video hit the Web, this timefrom parts reseller, ETradeSupply.
This shows what appears to be a metal back case for the iPhone 5,meaning we'd be waving goodbye to the back glass panel. The case also shows an aperture for what appears to be a smallerSIM card and to potentially host a display of 4-inches or so. A word of warning, of course : The commentator on the video frequently points out that he's notsure what these parts are, or if they're really for iPhones, thoughhe does note that the microphone port appears to have changed. If this evidence is at all genuine, another major change within thecase is that the power adaptor aperture now seems smaller.
That'sbound to lend a little more weight to claims of a new Dock Connector in the next design. Coming next week -- NOT Despite the intensity of iPhone 5 claims in recent weeks it stillseems unlikely Apple will introduce the device during next week's WWDC . That event will focus on Mountain Lion, iOS 6 and a range of new Macs . The event will also see first glance at Apple's real mappingtools, some extension to Siri and, potentially, an upgrade for theexisting versions of Apple TV software. Apple CEO, Tim Cook, will doubtless lead the company's senior teamsin a discussion about the company's new offerings during the Mondaykeynote address.
In April, Apple's marketing chief, Phil Schiller, tried to prepareus not to expect an iPhone: " We have a great WWDC planned this year and can't wait to share thelatest news about iOS and OS X Mountain Lion with developers, " he said in a company press release. " Frankly I would be very surprised if they do announce the iPhone 5, " Sterne Agee analyst, Shaw Wu, told Marketwatch . " We think WWDC will be more about software. " Given WWDC is a developer-focused event, it might also be logicalto predict improvements in the Mac App Store and the introductionof new iCloud and Siri API's developers can use in their software.
Such features could explain the over 40 scheduled WWDC sessions information concerning which hasn'tyet been announced. [ ABOVE: A nice iPhone 5 concept video. ] So what will the iPhone 5 be? (A list) -- The iPhone 5 may not be called the iPhone 5; -- It will possess a "different form factor" (I hate thatexpression); -- It seems likely to possess a 4-inch display; -- A new and faster processor and graphics processor, thoughpossibly not yet an A6 chip; -- HD camera, new Dock Connector, support for Apple's new micro-SIMdesign; -- A metal back -- likely aluminum and possibly (though notprobably) cast using LiquidMetal alloys; -- Support for LTE, hopefully for networks outside of NorthAmerica; -- Support for NFC is possible, though mutterings across theblog-o-sphere hint this may not come to pass. -- The interface may become more 3D-like, potentially featuring atechnology similar to that recently introduced by Tactus Technology; -- The headphone jack may move to the bottom of the iPhone. -- Battery life will be much improved, partly through use ofpower-miserly parts such as new Broadcom chips , and partly through inclusion of a bigger battery in the otherwiseslimmer than ever device.
[ ABOVE: LiquidMetal, yes or no? Company CEO Tom Steipp says: "Ourtechnology has been commercialized in a number of accounts, mostrecently by Apple computer..," so, coming or not? You decide. ] When's it coming? I predicted early October, now it seems set for launch at an eventin September, according to Topeka Capital Markets analyst, BrianWhite, whose supply chain sources warn of an "exciting September" . Introduction of the new phone may be accompanied by simultaneouslaunch of a new 7-inch iPad min i, aka the Amazon Fire-killer the analyst said, though we'll wait and see on that. A September launch would place iPhone in some retail outlets for early tomid-October, just in time for the Christmas shopping season. Thedevice is also likely to be offered on a pre-paid and post-paidbasis in many markets, opening up sales into the contract-freemarkets worldwide.
With these notions in mind IDC's claims that Windows Phone will surpass iPhone marketshare by 2016 seem overly optimistic to say the least. The analysts seem tobelieve the Windows/Nokia partnership will prove enough to breaknew and emerging markets. The analysts predict a three horse race (iOS, Windows, Android) butseems resistant to the idea that Apple is already showing us a hintof what it can do in emerging markets. The claim is that Windows phones will do well in places such asChina, however, Apple is already aggressively pursuing that market,so my analysis of IDC's analysis is that the conclusions are wrong.
I can't see Windows taking the ascendancy any time soon, but doagree it will transpire to be a three horse race. Summing up and what do we have? The iPhone 5 (or new iPhone, or iPhone 4G, or " the new iPhone ") will be a significant new design. Boasting a 4-inch screen the 4G-ready device will be faster thanbefore and will deliver parity in battery life. Thin and light,hardware improvements should include a new Dock Connector, supportfor Apple's new SIM design, and a repositioned headphone jack. NFC support may be included, and the user interface will have beentweaked and re-developed for an experience not found on any othersmartphone.
Expect announcement in September, shipping in volume by(approximately) mid to late October. Likely launch dates? That's upto you: make your predictions in comments below. Keep up with further iPhone 5 coverage here: Apple iPhone 5: Smaller and bigger Apple's iPhone 5 plan rocks global e-supply chain iPhone 5 release: Display production begins June -- WSJ Apple, the iPhone, and the future of healthcare Apple WWDC: iOS 6 says farewell to Google Maps iPhone 5 release date rumor claims September launch Liquidmetal iPhone 5? Not this year, inventor claims iPhone 5: Make or break for Apple vs. Samsung? 3 reasons Apple won't reveal iPhone 5 in June Got a story? Drop me a line via Twitter or in comments below and let me know.
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