A look inside the new proprietary Apple A6 chipset

26 September, 2012
The new chip powering the iPhone 5 shows a unique triple GPU core layout beside the dual-core processor.

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  • 27 Sep 2012

A phone is not just about loading pages marginally faster. There are other issues to consider. Expandability, tweekability, serviciability... Sorry Apple, you crappy new phonejail aint a place for technologically savvy people who value their freedom.

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    • Anonymous
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    • 27 Sep 2012

    deni, 26 Sep 2012Nokia lumia 920 vs nokia 808 vs iphone 5 vs htc one x vs sa... moreThanks for the Link. Now I understand why Samsung Fans are bashing all over the place. S3's Camera is crap,it's CPU is crap and stealing idea from different company. All they have big mouth!!!!!!!!!!!!

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      • deni
      • 0@i
      • 26 Sep 2012

      Nokia lumia 920 vs nokia 808 vs iphone 5 vs htc one x vs samsung s3

      http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/26/lumia-920-low-light-shootout/

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        • P%n
        • 26 Sep 2012

        Denzo, 26 Sep 2012better than an Android CPU on the market right now. So happ... moreOh please.... seriously? Don't be so embarrassing. It's good, it's very efficient, but it's far from being a beast.

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          • 26 Sep 2012

          AnonD-68204, 26 Sep 2012What a Joke, same GPU as iPhone4S with one more miserable c... moreI don't think you know what you're talking about.

          Since Steve Jobs died Apple's share price has gone up to a world record $700 a share.

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            • kJr
            • 26 Sep 2012

            Anonymous, 26 Sep 2012too bad the phone it's being used in is an absolute piece o... moreJust like exynos processors are being used in absolute pieces of shit.
            Two can play this game my friend.

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              • Anonymous
              • 4QS
              • 26 Sep 2012

              AnonD-68204, 26 Sep 2012What a Joke, same GPU as iPhone4S with one more miserable c... moreWhere does that illusion come from? Apple is the same as before. Some think they went downhill and something that somehow all this just started and that jobs was some savior. His arrogance still preveils

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                • Lni
                • 26 Sep 2012

                What a Joke, same GPU as iPhone4S with one more miserable core, and the CPU still a dual core, just with a better litografy... When Steve Jobs died, Apple lost all the balls.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • RJh
                  • 26 Sep 2012

                  lol... how to lag on ios while it only run the app drawer 24/7 only...

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                    • Anonymous
                    • mXU
                    • 26 Sep 2012

                    All SoCs are "customised" to some degree or other. crApp£€ aren't doing anything special.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • vaN
                      • 26 Sep 2012

                      Its good that iphone5 is so fast, so it can impose restrictions on the user much faster than before. For example the error message "incompatible bluetooth device" will now pup up as much as two times faster! Thats great, it can now stop attempted photo sharing twice as fast, make sure grandmother will never have a photo of her new grandson on her outdated grandmother phone. Grandma, u sux anyway.

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                        • Denzo
                        • 2CF
                        • 26 Sep 2012

                        better than an Android CPU on the market right now. So happy I waited for the iP5 instead of diving into the old A9 SGS3. This thing is a beast.

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                          • 26 Sep 2012

                          Someone, 26 Sep 2012I bet almost everyone commenting has never even seen an iPh... moreTo be more correct and objective: it is amongst the best smartphones that are 'currently available'.

                          Within 6 months it will be surpassed, and in less than 2 years will be outdated and old hat - in exactly the same way that every smartphone has been, is and will be.

                          Yes it's a good phone, even a very good phone - sorry hater's... need to be fair and objective about the facts whether we like to hear them or not (and I'm a GS1, 2 & 3 boy!). However it's not great - sorry iFans!

                          No phone is perfect. All have a some shortcomings, compromises or issues.

                          People (iFans & AnFans), be objective...be fair...be openminded and even handed. It doesn't belittle you or your deivce to applaud or acknowledge the positives in another one. It's acutally how you get manufacturer you support to improve and incorporate features you want!

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                            • 26 Sep 2012

                            techmad, 26 Sep 2012My friend i admire your heightened frustration (from the wa... moreWell said!!!

                            Fanboys & girls - please take a chill pill and be happy with the device that works best for you. Drop all the blind hate, misguided beliefs or fanaticism about companies who just want to make more and more profit out of you.

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                              • 0@d
                              • 26 Sep 2012

                              Android slaughtered by the iPhone 5! LOL

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                                • Anonymous
                                • srr
                                • 26 Sep 2012

                                too bad the phone it's being used in is an absolute piece of garbage

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 4QS
                                  • 26 Sep 2012

                                  Someone, 26 Sep 2012Yes you may want specific and particular features in your s... moreits always a guarantee for Iphone to be popular

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • 4QS
                                    • 26 Sep 2012

                                    AnonD-56416, 26 Sep 2012i dont understand what Applefanboys talking about.. i have... moreIts there excuse for waistimg their money only to find out that its not perfect, it lags too, and the restrictions kinda suck

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                                      • IW9
                                      • 26 Sep 2012

                                      Apple A6 is the most advance processor that has been optimized to work efficiently with duo-core.

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                                        • tR6
                                        • 26 Sep 2012

                                        Anonymous, 26 Sep 2012Thats funny because i have personally noticed lag on the SG... moreHe had rooted s3 with custom rom, I guess.
                                        I can comfirm note, s2 and s3 never lag when running custom aokp rom.
                                        Lag are only found on stock official rom.