The iPhone 5 launched just a month ago has been one of the best selling smartphones in the world, so much so that Apple is still unable to deal with the inane amount of demand in the market. However, The iPhone 5 hasn't been launched in India yet where the demand for the iPhone has grown over the years and the people are desperate to get their hands on the beautiful phone.
One of the biggest changes to iOS is the addition of Apple’s own Maps app in the place of Google Maps. The new Maps app has a built-in search for local points of interest, with over 100 million possible suggestions. Other features of the Maps app include turn-by-turn navigation, routing, Flyover maps, satellite imagery – that wraps around the 3D maps – and the ability to get turn-by-turn directions directly through Siri.
Rumours about the iPhone 5 were triggered after BGR India citing 'multiple sources' claimed the device is going to hit the Indian shores on the last Friday of this month, which happens to be October 26. The tech site further claimed that Apple will taking care of the distribution of the iPhone 5 own, instead of teaming with the Indian cellular operators.
Hopefully we will know soon when Apple’s iPhone 5 will be launched in India. What we do know from previous roll-outs, is that India is on the ‘third wave’ of the official launch of the device. Speculation is that it is likely to go on sale ahead of the Diwali shopping season where it will see a large amount of sales..
Via: IBTimes
The iPhone 5 - So what's New?
The iPhone 5, Made entirely out of aluminum and glass, weighs 112 grams, and is 20 percent lighter than the iPhone 4S, and is the thinnest iPhone yet at 7.6mm. Apple has chosen to debut iOS 6 with the iPhone 5. The new OS includes Apple's own highly controversial Maps app, an updated version of Siri and lots more. Overall, the new iPhone has been upgraded in almost all respects. The new iPhone comes with iOS 6 with over 200 new features, a 4-inch Retina display, an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance, ultra-fast wireless technology and an improved battery life.
One of the biggest changes to iOS is the addition of Apple’s own Maps app in the place of Google Maps. The new Maps app has a built-in search for local points of interest, with over 100 million possible suggestions. Other features of the Maps app include turn-by-turn navigation, routing, Flyover maps, satellite imagery – that wraps around the 3D maps – and the ability to get turn-by-turn directions directly through Siri.
Here is a quick look at the highlighted features of the iPhone 5:
- 4-inch, 326ppi Retina display at 1136 x 640 pixels,
- GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, LTE and Wi-Fi
- 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 720p front-facing camera
- 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions
Launch Date
Rumors suggested that Apple would launch the iPhone 5 in India on the 26th October. However, Apple India has officially rejected rumors that the iPhone 5 is going to be launched in India on October 26. The folks at IBTimes India have contacted an Apple official, who confirmed that the company has no plans to launch the iPhone 5 in the country 'anytime soon'."We have no announcements at the moment on a launch (iPhone 5) or price in India. All reports currently (doing the rounds) are purely media speculation," PR Manager, Apple India told IBTimes.
Rumours about the iPhone 5 were triggered after BGR India citing 'multiple sources' claimed the device is going to hit the Indian shores on the last Friday of this month, which happens to be October 26. The tech site further claimed that Apple will taking care of the distribution of the iPhone 5 own, instead of teaming with the Indian cellular operators.
Hopefully we will know soon when Apple’s iPhone 5 will be launched in India. What we do know from previous roll-outs, is that India is on the ‘third wave’ of the official launch of the device. Speculation is that it is likely to go on sale ahead of the Diwali shopping season where it will see a large amount of sales..
Pricing
According to reports, the iPhone 5 will bear pricing similar or higher to the iPhone 4S (Rs. 44,500 for the 16GB model), when it launched it in India last year. Apple had first reduced the prices of the iPhone 4S to Rs 41,500 but later they were slashed down to Rs 38,500. This could be an indication that Apple is trying to decide on a suitable price for the new iPhone5 for the Indian market. Right now the in-demand iPhone 5 is available on the grey market and through sites like e-bay for a hefty premium amount with the highest being a whopping 1 lac Rupees for a 64GB variant.
Via: IBTimes
The iPhone 5 launched just a month ago has been one of the best selling smartphones in the world, so much so that Apple is still unable to deal with the inane amount of demand in the market. However, The iPhone 5 hasn't been launched in India yet where the demand for the iPhone has grown over the years and the people are desperate to get their hands on the beautiful phone.
One of the biggest changes to iOS is the addition of Apple’s own Maps app in the place of Google Maps. The new Maps app has a built-in search for local points of interest, with over 100 million possible suggestions. Other features of the Maps app include turn-by-turn navigation, routing, Flyover maps, satellite imagery – that wraps around the 3D maps – and the ability to get turn-by-turn directions directly through Siri.
Rumours about the iPhone 5 were triggered after BGR India citing 'multiple sources' claimed the device is going to hit the Indian shores on the last Friday of this month, which happens to be October 26. The tech site further claimed that Apple will taking care of the distribution of the iPhone 5 own, instead of teaming with the Indian cellular operators.
Hopefully we will know soon when Apple’s iPhone 5 will be launched in India. What we do know from previous roll-outs, is that India is on the ‘third wave’ of the official launch of the device. Speculation is that it is likely to go on sale ahead of the Diwali shopping season where it will see a large amount of sales..
Via: IBTimes
The iPhone 5 - So what's New?
The iPhone 5, Made entirely out of aluminum and glass, weighs 112 grams, and is 20 percent lighter than the iPhone 4S, and is the thinnest iPhone yet at 7.6mm. Apple has chosen to debut iOS 6 with the iPhone 5. The new OS includes Apple's own highly controversial Maps app, an updated version of Siri and lots more. Overall, the new iPhone has been upgraded in almost all respects. The new iPhone comes with iOS 6 with over 200 new features, a 4-inch Retina display, an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance, ultra-fast wireless technology and an improved battery life.One of the biggest changes to iOS is the addition of Apple’s own Maps app in the place of Google Maps. The new Maps app has a built-in search for local points of interest, with over 100 million possible suggestions. Other features of the Maps app include turn-by-turn navigation, routing, Flyover maps, satellite imagery – that wraps around the 3D maps – and the ability to get turn-by-turn directions directly through Siri.
Here is a quick look at the highlighted features of the iPhone 5:
- 4-inch, 326ppi Retina display at 1136 x 640 pixels,
- GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, LTE and Wi-Fi
- 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 720p front-facing camera
- 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions
Launch Date
Rumors suggested that Apple would launch the iPhone 5 in India on the 26th October. However, Apple India has officially rejected rumors that the iPhone 5 is going to be launched in India on October 26. The folks at IBTimes India have contacted an Apple official, who confirmed that the company has no plans to launch the iPhone 5 in the country 'anytime soon'."We have no announcements at the moment on a launch (iPhone 5) or price in India. All reports currently (doing the rounds) are purely media speculation," PR Manager, Apple India told IBTimes.
Rumours about the iPhone 5 were triggered after BGR India citing 'multiple sources' claimed the device is going to hit the Indian shores on the last Friday of this month, which happens to be October 26. The tech site further claimed that Apple will taking care of the distribution of the iPhone 5 own, instead of teaming with the Indian cellular operators.
Hopefully we will know soon when Apple’s iPhone 5 will be launched in India. What we do know from previous roll-outs, is that India is on the ‘third wave’ of the official launch of the device. Speculation is that it is likely to go on sale ahead of the Diwali shopping season where it will see a large amount of sales..
Pricing
According to reports, the iPhone 5 will bear pricing similar or higher to the iPhone 4S (Rs. 44,500 for the 16GB model), when it launched it in India last year. Apple had first reduced the prices of the iPhone 4S to Rs 41,500 but later they were slashed down to Rs 38,500. This could be an indication that Apple is trying to decide on a suitable price for the new iPhone5 for the Indian market. Right now the in-demand iPhone 5 is available on the grey market and through sites like e-bay for a hefty premium amount with the highest being a whopping 1 lac Rupees for a 64GB variant.
Via: IBTimes
