First iPhone 5 reviews are in - good grades all around

19 September, 2012
The first iPhone 5 reviews went live today and most of them are full of praise for the new Apple smartphone.

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  • 19 Sep 2012

lio_drake, 19 Sep 2012making parts lol? they are developed by apple and are made... moreYou are wrong the chip in it wasnt delevoped my Apple it was developed and made by samsung...however Apple boosted it. So again comments without facts

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    • AnonD-33786
    • wc6
    • 19 Sep 2012

    this is how people react when they thought it was iphone 5..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdIWKytq_q4

    people only know the new iphone because apple succes in doing commercial ads..iphone is thinner, lighter and bigger screen..haha

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      • madMAN
      • 3sE
      • 19 Sep 2012

      Is it just me or does this article hold no value to anyone other than the people that are actually waiting for their pre-ordered iPhones? Some of us, REALLY don't care...

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        • AnonD-72340
        • SHP
        • 19 Sep 2012

        Hello Everyone.

        Please think! smart phone need to have good Battery that is the reality everyone of us need to used our smart phone in our daily life routine. So if ever you are Fan of Iphone go and buy it if your happy as long as you have money to waste for low battery life.

        In hardware if you compare dual core to quad core it is big difference. In software both software is good but for me I am so realistic in hardware and battery together with the features of Smart Phone.

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          • anonymous
          • t7X
          • 19 Sep 2012

          wake up people.. many reviews are totally biased perhaps they are scared of being rejected when new or latest news comes out...am not a fan boy but nokia lumia 920 is a better choice..

          apple might serves as status symbol now a days to the point that you think your holding the best device to date but indeed your just pretending you've got all you want and need...

          anyway every body has their own preferences so to those newbie here be aware of those delusional ads either of those test conducted today because this might misleads your decision

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            • Anonymous
            • vMe
            • 19 Sep 2012

            lio_drake, 19 Sep 2012all those links lead to "PAGE NOT FOUND" dude ST... moresorry my mistake.. page removed.. heres one article for u to look at.. cut and paste from gsma..
            article titled 'why did the iphone5 skimp on true innovation'..
            'On the negative side, the iPhone 5 screen is only 4 inches big, and not only this, but only height was added, which, for instance, would bring no real benefit in most games and would help web browsing only in landscape mode. The camera is mostly the same as on the 4S, and LTE connectivity in Europe is still as scarce as water in the Sahara to be really worth it. Finally, the new sleeker connectivity jack renders all previous docking accessories obsolete and yet, provides no intercompatibility with the all-reigning microUSB. Not to mention the new nano SIM card, which would be a major pain in the butt, if you’ve got an unlocked iPhone and you’d like to swap SIMs frequently.

            Honestly, I’m already tired of hearing Apple’s stale remarks how the new iPhone or the new iPod was Apple’s best thing so far. What I wanted to see today on stage was pure innovation, something that would again open new doors and make other manufacturers lose their breath in trying to catch up.

            Instead, what I got was a predictable phone with unexciting specs; a phone that I would hardly call cutting edge, top-of-the-line, and all those labels that usually go hand in hand with Apple’s latest. After all, the iPhone has always been the most expensive SIM-free smartphone on the market.

            Sure, people will probably continue to buy it in millions, since once it’s out, it would be the most sensible buy, if you are after an iPhone. But I still have that bad taste in my mouth. The iPhone 5 failed to meet my expectations. I didn’t have a feature wishlist, except perhaps a seriously bigger screen. But most of all, I expected to be surprised. Well, none of these two things happened. And I wonder, who’s to blame? Is it me, or is it Apple that’s changing into a conservative phone maker, who likes to play it safe like Nokia used to, before it became clear it’s not getting them anywhere.

            I’m more than sure that somebody in South Korea is having a big party right now. More than anything, it feels like this year’s iPhone is Apple skipping a turn a second year in a row all the while Android and Windows Phone have been seriously upping their game moves.'

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              • nayz
              • S35
              • 19 Sep 2012

              lio_drake, 19 Sep 2012i never said that people who go with gs3 are wrong. But i ... moreHow can you say the iphone 5 is a better alt to the s3 when it isnt even out yet and there arent any full comparison reviews? You slate someone for saying the s3 is better before reviews come out and then you do the same? you make me laugh out loud.... typical Apple user comment

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                • walker
                • v}2
                • 19 Sep 2012

                lio_drake, 19 Sep 2012i never said that people who go with gs3 are wrong. But i ... moreYes. You do have a right to state your opinion as to why the iphone 5 is a better alternative. But please be reasonable and follow the facts. You have been angrily throwing questioning at others without thoroughly strengthening your argument. All I have been reading is "nuff" "crap" and crude language. Especially you and your debating friend. Truth is, others reading your posts only find entertainment within your arguments. Regardless of how much critique you give, you should be aware that there'll always be someone to argue. As the posting rules do enforce the intolerance of bashing and trolling.
                People will choose what fits their needs, and like I've repeated once upon a time, when don't like one, they'll choose another. This is vice versa for both sides of the competition.

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                  • lio_drake
                  • vG0
                  • 19 Sep 2012

                  [deleted post]all those links lead to "PAGE NOT FOUND"
                  dude STOP FAILING please. xD
                  im literally laughing at this guy.
                  u fail more than the kid u has failed 3rd grape 200 times.
                  and thats saying something.
                  nuff said .


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                    • AnonD-36993
                    • 0Y5
                    • 19 Sep 2012

                    grayham, 19 Sep 20129 million..???? That includes Fridge, washers, LED TV's an... moreobviously you dont do your research

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                      • XMAN
                      • Sgv
                      • 19 Sep 2012

                      I will settle this apple Samsung argument....Samsung is a far superior handset than apple s featureless phones...Samsung s3 is the best phone out at the min..its out since may..and beats the iPhone 5 hands down..

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                        • Anonymous
                        • vMe
                        • 19 Sep 2012

                        me thinks someone is a little upset because now other phone manufacturers do it better...
                        kid, whos crying??

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                          • lio_drake
                          • vG0
                          • 19 Sep 2012

                          Anonymous, 19 Sep 2012btw arent most of the iphones internals made by other compa... moremaking parts lol?
                          they are developed by apple and are made by samsung.
                          lolol this guy is really a kid.
                          we are still original atleast we develop the technology and implement it.
                          u wouldnt understand.
                          the hardware(which is the one thing that samsung developed) is total crap.
                          and the software...well. u came up with BADA OS. which failed sooo HARD. so u are sticking to android coz u dont have the balls to come up with something ANYTHING original. nuff said byebye

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                            • grayham
                            • MkX
                            • 19 Sep 2012

                            Pkojo, 19 Sep 2012record breaking indeed. sgs3 had 9 million pre-orders. eat that9 million..????
                            That includes Fridge, washers, LED TV's and other appliances????

                            Might be true my neighbor just bought a Brand New Samsung Two-Door Fridge.. Though is nice.. with ice dispencer..

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                              • rcl4444
                              • P%n
                              • 19 Sep 2012

                              Just before this blog breaks down to the tired old argument of who innovated and who copied, iFans please have a look:

                              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFeC25BM9E0

                              Having put that out there I think the phone is good, and to paraphrase -"its and evolution, not revolution from the 4S". The SGS3 was much the same over the SGS2 (and before the AnFans hit, I own SGS1, 2 & 3 so can comment).

                              I think double the speed, more efficient, faster RAM, slimmer & lighter are great (wish GS3 managed the last two...). Like the in-cell display giving the icons a laminated look/feel.

                              It's funny watching all the reviewers try to make out that the new display is so much more immersive because of extra

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                                • Anonymous
                                • vMe
                                • 19 Sep 2012

                                lio_drake, 19 Sep 2012ofcourse u wouldnt care if apple has 2 million pre orders. ... morebtw arent most of the iphones internals made by other companies???lol!!!! once for instance i can think of is ummm samsung....
                                hypocrite much???
                                owned??? BIG CHECK... bye bye ;)

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                                  • anonymous
                                  • wYA
                                  • 19 Sep 2012

                                  pushing iphone5 so much.. so sad!!

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • tR6
                                    • 19 Sep 2012

                                    lio_drake, 19 Sep 2012ofcourse u wouldnt care if apple has 2 million pre orders. ... moreSCREEN, Samsung made their own screen, your iPhone screen are made by LG, which will be use in the new optimus G.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • v0X
                                      • 19 Sep 2012

                                      Why you guys can't accept the truth the new iphone is here, and that only means it's time for you to take a bow- especially android/nokia fans.

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                                        • damo
                                        • xnP
                                        • 19 Sep 2012

                                        what time ios6 will be available in the uk from?