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  • AnonD-3234
  • vGk
  • 13 Sep 2012

Yeah after the shocking launch of iPhone 5 which was a crap but if these 5 things that could have made the iPhone 5 an even better smartphone

1,Expandable memory :Sure, Apple offers the iPhone 5 with different amounts of storage space, up to 64GB, but it's way cheaper, and sometimes even more practical to just use a microSD card, which you can easily take out and insert into another device.

2,More informative, dynamic homescreen :Wouldn't it be cool if the iPhone 5's homescreen could show a bit more information? How about getting real-time updates on the weather, or short incoming message previews, or your next calendar events? Most of these things already appear on the lockscreen, but they disappear once you unlock your handset. Plus, it would be undeniably great if all that info is present right on the homescreen as well. Oh well, maybe in a future iOS release...

3, NFC :NFC is not included in the iPhone 5, which means we're in for another painful year for mobile payments and other NFC applications. Probably waiting until the time is right, Apple will not give the thumbs up to NFC for at least another 12 months.

4,Wireless charging :There can be no argument here, wireless charging is a great convenience. Just place your iPhone on the neatly-designed charging pad and it's all set - no need to connect cables or anything like that. It just works! Well, not really, because Apple is yet to adopt such technology.

5,Water- and dust-resistant coating :You've probably heard of these new water- and dust-proof coatings. They make your handset that much more resistant to the elements, without altering the its gorgeous looks one bit. Sadly, even though the iPhone 5 is one incredibly well-designed and constructed device, it still doesn't have such a coating, meaning you'll still have to handle it with extreme care.

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    • Anonymous
    • PG5
    • 13 Sep 2012

    People never seem to learn from history. Apple had never competed on tech specs (even though on that front they are more than competent). iPhone philosophy is invisible technology which allows the user to focus on apps and getting things done.

    Don't like it? It doesn't work for you? Buy an Android, or buy a WP8. They are also brilliant. One thing you mut get through your heads, Apple will continue pursuing this philosophy and will not simply adopt whatever tech for tech's sake. It will use what is useful, and what it believes is useful.

    Plus what do you haters have to worry? According to you guys Apple is dying tomorrow anyway right? ;)

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      • Roberto
      • Pc5
      • 13 Sep 2012

      More of the same, Apple just tried to match the competition with the iPhone, but this phone really does not do the competition and better (galaxy s3/note 2 and lumia 920)? Facetime without wi-fi? (competition with other applications makes it long ago) Panoramic camera (for years there are hundreds who do, the Galaxy S2 which was released in February 2011 does), 4 "screen after so praised was his old 3.5" because it was "perfect"? (only lengthened to go from being in a television format of the old with 3:2 to 16:9 aspect ratio which is used in all screens for almost a decade and in all competition for smartphones years), has integration with facebook? (competition integration with any application, not just facebook, makes me cringe that improves mention in his presentation as revolutionary), changed the charging port? (only becomes obsolete ALL devices you have with the old port or use the adapter will cost 29 euros ...) Processor updated (it fair to try to adapt to 2012 and still remains in last place against competition) what else has? any other developments to compare with the competition? NO .. NOTHING, even has the same battery, with a larger screen is used up more quickly than does the 4s ... And pity that the great innovations that have made ​​smart competition have not deigned nor some even match or take a self ... Open your eyes people

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        • AnonD-8676
        • Pxx
        • 13 Sep 2012

        Doesn't amuse me at all. But still. It's a good thing they made it with larger screen. But I'll stick with my Nexus S.

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          • Jerry & Hatim
          • XNt
          • 13 Sep 2012

          R.I.P "Apple"

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            • AnonD-8676
            • Pxx
            • 13 Sep 2012

            Doesn't amuse me at all. But still. It's a good thing they made it with larger screen. But I'll stick with my Nexus S.

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              • niknok
              • thc
              • 13 Sep 2012

              what's the edge of iphone 5 from samsung s3?

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                • Vasu
                • rKi
                • 13 Sep 2012

                I know what phone I am buying next year....n iPhone 5s of course!!!

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                  • srisan
                  • vG4
                  • 13 Sep 2012

                  AnonD-69683, 13 Sep 2012Apple, you almost fail... this longer-iPhone4S make me disa... morei agree little 12mp more gr8 but 8mp enough and more focus range than 4s and 28mp panaroma mode gr8

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                    • Anonymous
                    • uNV
                    • 13 Sep 2012

                    Milito, 13 Sep 2012One of the problem with the Apple products are the bluetoot... moreIts not a problem dude! No need to communicate wid other phones. Go for best spec-sheeted androids if you really hate limitations yes

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                      • Anonymous
                      • XMi
                      • 13 Sep 2012

                      Next iPhone will then have a resolution of 640
                      x 999 999 ... and will be shaped like
                      a stick.

                      Come on, no Steve Jobs, no Apple

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                        • v0q
                        • 13 Sep 2012

                        running out of ideas?! remind me of the razr flip phone...

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                          • AnonD-56991
                          • 3Jn
                          • 13 Sep 2012

                          Milito, 13 Sep 2012One of the problem with the Apple products are the bluetoot... moreI've heard nothing saying it can but I'm guessing it can't, because Apple don't want their precious iPhone associating with other phones and prefer you to transfer files through the phone network so you paying to do it.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • JJs
                            • 13 Sep 2012

                            Milito, 13 Sep 2012One of the problem with the Apple products are the bluetoot... moreUse email

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                              • Lucknowbadboy
                              • YQN
                              • 13 Sep 2012

                              Hi m loyal nokia's lover, i think i phone lover gonna more pay for less betry backup to switch new model then the previous 1 hehehe

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                                • Anonymous
                                • i4b
                                • 13 Sep 2012

                                lucem ferre, 13 Sep 2012either u don't know anything about phones or you don't have... moreJust 4inch! no NFC! only 640 x 1136! no OTG! no External memory! Turn by Turn Navigation?

                                - A phone definitely from time we just passed!

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • uNV
                                  • 13 Sep 2012

                                  iLOVE pineapple, 13 Sep 2012I totally agree baby ;) I love the Nokia Lumia 920. It's ... moreOf course! No doubt about LUMIA 920 which is really the most innovative smartphone ever

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                                    • Milito
                                    • j01
                                    • 13 Sep 2012

                                    One of the problem with the Apple products are the bluetooth, doesn't communicate with other mobile phone and other devices, they stay alone, not able to share file, pictures. With Iphone 5 is this problem solved?

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                                      • AnonD-56991
                                      • 3Jn
                                      • 13 Sep 2012

                                      Hundreds of comments here since announcement and probably 99% of them saying something negative about this phone.

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • 3Ax
                                        • 13 Sep 2012

                                        Obviously (Sandra) you have no idea what the differences are with the iphone. Your kid can draw better your kid must be Leonardo Da vinci or something!!!