Available to pre-order from last Friday, the iPhone 5 is certainly whizzy:
Twice as fast as the iPhone 4S, an improved screen and a faster memory. It's not a total overhaul, slightly bigger, but it's available on a similar pricing plan to people will have paid for for their iPhone 4S up until now. Which is still a fair whack each month...
Anyone here stumping up?
Hi there. I personally feel that this is the second time that Apple has released a product that is underwhelming compared to the market (the first being the iPhone 4S). Again, Apple have released a product that doesn't place it on top of its competitors.
There are still some severely lacking features that iOS 6 does not have and topping it off with a price and eco-system (iTunes+iOS) that you'll have to invest in. I think overall, it is of poor value.
If someone has an iPhone 4 or earlier, and have heavily invested in the apps in iOS, then it's the most logical upgrade choice.
I worked for Apple for a while so fortunately I can still get my discounts ..........and being the tech head I am yes will definately be up there.
Hmm, I'm not sure. I've been a faithful iPhone 3gs user for about three years now and have been very happy with it. Would the upgrade be worth all that extra money? I'm tempted by the fact that it would apparently be a lot faster. On the other hand, there are so many other smartphones out there now, some with bigger screens.
For me, the jury is still out.....
I am another 3gs user too, and I am starting to feel the need to demonstrate Upgrade Resistance because of a creeping feeling of UpgradeTyranny. I am sure the 5 is super duper bananas but actually all I want and need is a reliable easy to use smart phone that doesn't cost me a fortune. I don't need to be using an iphone. I wish the 3gs had a better camera, that's my one bug bear, you need to have good bright light for a good pic, there can be a bit of a 'grey day' feel to photos even when it's not a particularly grey day.
There's a big consumer education/ support issue around upgrading in general which I think, as competition to expand and retain market share seems to intensify, will just become more important. If you love your gadgets and you have the budget, then keeping pace and having the latest versions is your thing and that's personal choice - enjoy. But I think perhaps us 'moderate tech users' need to feel more emboldened to resist upgrade for upgrade's sake if what we have does (most) of the job.
That said, and rather ironically, I tried to post this comment using my iphone last night from the pub - little old 3gs wouldn't let me for some reason I did not have the tiem or patience to fathom. I guesss the lesson there is hang on to your old tech all you want but be prepared to embrace its shortcomings too?
Emma, this link might help sort out the problem you had last night. Sounds like a network problem that may have been solved by switching the phone off and on again or resetting your network settings.
Sorry, late to thank you Fiona. And now I know you are also still on 3gs I know what to do in the future when having head scratching moments!
I've found Apple a bit too propietary with their hardware. Anyone remember the old dispute with The Beatles own record company Apple over ownership of the Apple brand?
Now they have fallen out with Google and Youtube after Google introduced it's own android phone. Read more here
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-19664487
Bill
Hmm, I updated my iPhone to iOS6 over the weekend. The new maps are a bit strange - it seems to be struggling with my current location - apparently I've moved in with the neighbours!