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two iPhones - the new flagship 5S and the lower-cost colorful 5C - on
Tuesday at an event on Apple's campus in Cupertino, Calif.
Apple
announced not one, but two iPhones — the new flagship 5S and the
lower-cost colorful 5C — on Tuesday at an event on Apple's campus in
Cupertino, Calif.
Here are five things to love about the new iPhones, as well as five questions to consider as both devices approach their Sept. 20 arrival.
NEWS: Apple juices up iPhones, adds colors
FIVE THINGS TO LIKE
•Touch ID. The addition of a fingerprint sensor to unlock the 5S or make iTunes purchases could pave the way for more users to set up mobile payments through their iPhones. Apple also says fingerprints are encrypted and stored directly on the phone's A7 chip.
BAIG: Are fresh colors, fingerprint tech enough?
•The 5S camera. It will still boast the same number of megapixels as the iPhone 5, but the 5S introduces several interesting upgrades, including faster auto-focus and photo capture, burst mode and slow-motion video.
•The colors. In case black and white is too boring, Apple opens up the color selections on 5S with gold, silver and space gray. Meanwhile, the 5C sports five different color options: pink, white, blue, green and yellow.
FIRST TAKE: Apple's latest defining moment
•5C price. Apple's lower-cost smartphone option starts at $99 for 16GB, while the 32GB version goes for $199. It's an interesting option for those seeking a more affordable option. Then again, there's always the iPhone 4S available for free (all prices require two-year wireless contract).
•Free iWork. Apple's suite of productivity applications, which includes Pages, Keynotes and Numbers, will be available for free to anyone who buys a new iOS device.
FIVE QUESTIONS
•Will the battery life get any better? Nothing's more fun than scrambling for a power source because your smartphone is running out of juice. All these apps, notifications and features are great, but can we get through one whole day without a recharge?
•How will the plastic 5C body hold up? It would not be surprising if skeptical consumers thought the "C" stood for "Cheap" with the new design. Another thing to consider: how will the plastic body respond to, say, an accidental drop on the ground?
•How soon before we get even bigger screens? Apple already went big with the iPhone screen when it unveiled the iPhone 5 last year, but it still looks petite compared to competitors, most notably the Samsung Galaxy S series. Maybe it arrives with the iPhone 6.
•How will users adjust to iOS 7? The mobile operating system's interface will get a completely different look when it becomes available on September 18. Whether navigating apps or exploring the new Control Center will remain easy remains to be seen.
•Will Siri finally shows signs of improvement? Male or female voice, the iOS voice assistant feels more like a novelty at times than a powerful feature for every day use.
Follow Brett Molina on Twitter: @bam923.
Here are five things to love about the new iPhones, as well as five questions to consider as both devices approach their Sept. 20 arrival.
NEWS: Apple juices up iPhones, adds colors
FIVE THINGS TO LIKE
•Touch ID. The addition of a fingerprint sensor to unlock the 5S or make iTunes purchases could pave the way for more users to set up mobile payments through their iPhones. Apple also says fingerprints are encrypted and stored directly on the phone's A7 chip.
BAIG: Are fresh colors, fingerprint tech enough?
•The 5S camera. It will still boast the same number of megapixels as the iPhone 5, but the 5S introduces several interesting upgrades, including faster auto-focus and photo capture, burst mode and slow-motion video.
•The colors. In case black and white is too boring, Apple opens up the color selections on 5S with gold, silver and space gray. Meanwhile, the 5C sports five different color options: pink, white, blue, green and yellow.
FIRST TAKE: Apple's latest defining moment
•5C price. Apple's lower-cost smartphone option starts at $99 for 16GB, while the 32GB version goes for $199. It's an interesting option for those seeking a more affordable option. Then again, there's always the iPhone 4S available for free (all prices require two-year wireless contract).
•Free iWork. Apple's suite of productivity applications, which includes Pages, Keynotes and Numbers, will be available for free to anyone who buys a new iOS device.
•Will the battery life get any better? Nothing's more fun than scrambling for a power source because your smartphone is running out of juice. All these apps, notifications and features are great, but can we get through one whole day without a recharge?
•How will the plastic 5C body hold up? It would not be surprising if skeptical consumers thought the "C" stood for "Cheap" with the new design. Another thing to consider: how will the plastic body respond to, say, an accidental drop on the ground?
•How soon before we get even bigger screens? Apple already went big with the iPhone screen when it unveiled the iPhone 5 last year, but it still looks petite compared to competitors, most notably the Samsung Galaxy S series. Maybe it arrives with the iPhone 6.
•How will users adjust to iOS 7? The mobile operating system's interface will get a completely different look when it becomes available on September 18. Whether navigating apps or exploring the new Control Center will remain easy remains to be seen.
•Will Siri finally shows signs of improvement? Male or female voice, the iOS voice assistant feels more like a novelty at times than a powerful feature for every day use.
Follow Brett Molina on Twitter: @bam923.
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