Apple iphone 5

The iPhone 4 is now over a year old, and we're yet to catch a glimpse of Apple's follow-up smartphone. With no words as to when we'll be seeing the iPhone 5 - and with some rumours claiming it could be landing as late as November - is Apple's next-gen smartphone worth holding-out for?

Given Apple's usual tight-lipped nature, nothing concrete has been revealed about the iPhone 5. However, there's been month's worth of rumours and speculation, so we have a vague idea of what to expect.

First up is the rumour that the Apple iPhone 5 will sport a larger 4-inch 'edge-to-edge' display, bringing it up to speed with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S2 and HTC Sensation. This comes amidst the claims that it'll be thinner and lighter than the iPhone 4, suggesting it'll boast the same compact frame as Cupertino's current flagship. While the iPhone 4's screen is one of the most slick and responsive available, a 4-inch screen would be a welcome addition to the next-gen handset, making it much-more suited to gaming and watching movies.

Powering its 'larger screen' will be Apple's dual-core A5 processor which made its debut on the iPad 2, if online speculation is in fact accurate. Once again, this would bring the iPhone 5 up to speed with its Android competitors, although its not such a big request amongst the iPhone faithful. Given the fact that iPhone applications are designed solely to work on the iPhone, users are unlikely to experience slowing down or 'lag'. However, a dual-core processor would give way for more impressive features - including enhanced graphics and ability to shoot 1080p HD video.

Speaking of video, the next-generation iPhone is also rumoured to sport a bumped-up camera. According to gossip, the iPhone 5 will sport an 8 megapixel Sony-manufactured camera, which would bring-it up to par with the Xperia Arc and Xperia Neo. This was all but confirms by Sony CEO, Howard Stringer, who revealed that his company is gearing up to deliver Apple a heap-load of 8 megapixel cameras.

Still, the iPhone 4's 5 megapixel camera is by no means poor, so it's not a big ask amongst iPhone users. We can also expect to see an improved front-facing camera - a much more welcomed change - which would allow for clearer FaceTime calls.

Although less likely than the previous rumours, Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is another mooted feature of the Apple iPhone 5. If accurate, this would enable users to make mobile-payments straight from their smartphone - and the iPhone could eventually replace your wallet.

Besides the aformentioned features, the handset's expected to be largely similar to its older sibling. For example, it'll come equipped with Apple's iOS 5 software (which will also be available on the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS), and it's rumoured to be launching in both black and white variants. We can also expect to see all the usual connectivity options (HSDPA, WiFi), alongside the 16GB and 32GB models.

So, is the iPhone 5 worth waiting for? Certainly, if you're in the market for a larger screen and higher-spec camera. Besides that, however, the handset's expected to be largely similar to the Apple iPhone 4, which as it reigns as the UK's best-selling smartphone, is unlikely to become 'dated' anytime soon.

White iphone 5 Release Date

Apple is famous for releasing new products tightly packed with amazing features at exactly the right time, which is why the demand for new Apple products is high. Apple keeps itself distinguished and extremely popular by coming out with sleek, elegant looking devices that have cutting edge, and revolutionary features in them. This time, the hype is revolving around the new white iPhone 5 release date, which is expected to be in late September or mid-October and a lot of Apple critics believe the hype is all for good reason.

This highly anticipated smart phone by Apple is expected to meet the expectations of Apple users and even surpass them. It is said to run without a SIM card, which will be a great advancement. While many of us may wonder how Apple will achieve running a phone without a SIM card - knowing the kind of tricks Apple normally has up its sleeve, they will probably be using some ingenious way indeed. Many people are also wondering whether they will release the white version of the phone instantly, since a wider customer base is inclined more towards the lighter toned smart phone and there is a great probability about it.

Current users of the iPhone may believe that the new white iPhone 5 is going to be simply a renewed version of the previous model but Apple has already promised some new and nifty features for the upcoming release. Along with a whopping 64 GB of storage space and 512 MB of RAM, the new iPhone will also feature the iOS 4, a version that would be introduced the first time into the market. With this brand new feature, users can look at everything they are doing on the phone at the same time instead of just focusing on one application, which can be great for those who like multi-task on their electronic devices. The upcoming iPhone is also said to be using the A5 chip that is used in the iPad 2.

The new iPhone will feature a 3.5-inch screen according to the latest rumors. Whether all of these rumors for the new iPhone are true or not, only time is going to confirm. What we do know for sure is the fact that Apple is completely dedicated to making the entire experience of possessing a high-tech phone as convenient as possible and seeks ingenuity in simplicity. If our readers are looking to make the purchase soon after the iPhone 5 release date, for a special lady or even as an early Valentine present, a good idea is to pre-order your iPhone 5 as soon as possible.

You can even look for customized casings for the iPhone 5, which can have engravings on them either on the black iPhone 5 or on the white iPhone 5. Apple has an impeccable reputation for delivering quality products that are more than electronic devices, which is why the upcoming phone would make a great present for just about anyone especially with the holiday season right around the corner.