Last night we tried to fill you in with some highlighted news from Apple event in Cupertino. Today, as promised, we would like to introduce you to all the innovative features of new iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C smartphones. But first, let’s start with the new operating system that drives both of the devices and makes their performance flawless.
iOS 7
New iPhone models will run the latest iOS 7
Apple has worked very hard on their latest OS update, iOS 7, and finally it’s done and ready to be launched on September 18th. New iOS 7 brings a completely new design and innovative features that will completely change the way you use your Apple device. It comes with new app, iTunes Radio and improved intelligent voice control tool Siri. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth quick access options are also added to the menu. The privilege of using new iOS 7 won’t have only the users of new iPhone models, but also those who own iPhone 4 / 4S / 5, then iPad 2 / 3 / 4 /, iPad Mini and iPod Touch 5G . According to Craig Federighi, next month Apple will ship the 700 millionth iOS device, and considering the fact iOS 7 update is available to many Apple users, it will soon become the world’s most popular OS.
iPhone 5C
Budget iPhone 5C will be available in 16 GB and 32 GB version
After detailed description of iOS 7, Phll Shiller unveiled the new iPhone 5C. There was almost nothing surprising in terms of the design, since we’ve seen many leaked photos of this very smartphone and we knew what to expect. It is made of hardened poly-carbonate and comes in five color options: white, blue, green, pink and yellow. This affordable version of iPhone will replace the current version of iPhone 5, so the shelves with iPhone 5 will soon be replaced with iPhone 5C. The colorful iPhone 5C is equipped with a 4-inch multi-touch Retina display and is powered by the same Apple A6 processor as the one found in current iPhone 5. It comes with 8 mega-pixels iSight camera, and 1.9 mega-pixels front camera. iPhone 5C also features 4G/LTE as well as Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11 a / b / g / n. In addition, Apple presented the official cases for iPhone 5C of modern design that will provide an optimum protection to your new smartphone.
iPhone 5S
iPhone 5S comes in Black, Space Grey and Gold
Although we could predict new iPhone 5S features and design, we have to admit that everything about it is really impressive. It comes in three color options: black, space gray and, as speculated, gold! The new iPhone 5S features new powerful A7 chip with a 64-bit processor, which is going to take its performance and speed to new level. In other words, iPhone 5S will be 40 times faster than the original iPhone, while the graphics will become 56 times faster comparing to the original iPhone. In addition, the iPhone 5S gets another processor called M7, which controls the phone’s movements (data from accelerometer, gyroscope and compass). The new Apple A7 processor comes with a Core Motion API, which measures movements, and Nike has created a new fitness app developed for the iPhone 5S, called Nike + Move. Another feature that makes this smartphone very intelligent is a fingerprint scanner or Touch ID.
iPhone 5S also comes with an improved iSight camera. Although the resolution remained the same, the manufacturer decided to incorporate a new 8-mega-pixel camera with a 15 percent larger sensor, bigger pixels measuring 1.5 microns and an aperture of f/2.2 and a backside illumination sensor (BSI). These features allow you to take high quality photos even in low light conditions with sharp details.
Touch ID
Touch ID sensor in Home Button
One of the main new features, although known in advance, is certainly fingerprint scanner and a new Touch ID function which allows you to unlock the phone the moment you touch the home button. This safety technology integrated in home button is called Touch ID and the sensor are able to scan several skin layers at a resolution of 500 ppi. Touch ID sensor not only protects your phone but it also allows you to make a purchase in the iTunes and the App Store.
As for the availability and price, both phones will be available from September 20. iPhone 5C with 16 GB will be priced at $99 with a two-year contract, while the 32 GB model will cost $199. iPhone 5S will cost $199, $299 or $399 for 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB version, respectively.
See the video explaining how Touch ID works:
