The Apple Iphone 5 - Which Specifications Might We Expect To See Included?

By Author: Chris Westley
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It’s summer, and for many Apple and gadget fans the world over, that means one thing; the release of the latest incarnation of the wildly popular Apple iPhone franchise. The 5th generation of the device is on the verge of being released, and as expected, there are numerous rumours surrounding the specs we can expect to see on the new iPhone 5.

Whilst the exact specs will not be available until the device is officially unveiled, commonsense would dictate some of the main features we could expect to see. Hardware wise, we can probably expect to see an improvement in the specs in nearly every category.

For example, the iPhone 4 sports a 5 megapixel camera, so logic would suggest that an 8 megapixel unit ot better will grace the spec sheet of the iPhone 5. Additionally, improving upon the 720p video capture of the previous version, it is more than likely that Apple will up the video resolution to full 1080p HD, if they want to keep up with the competition, that is.

In terms of processing power, I would be very surprised if anything less than a dual-core unit was found under the hood. Nearly every major smartphone ...
... manufacturer is now including this next generation technology in their handsets, and if Apple has any chance of competing, they would need to include a dual-core processor of at least 1 GHz, or more than likely 1.2 GHz or greater.

In terms of the operating system, anything less than a complete overhaul of the latest version iOS 5 would be a surprise to many. The release of a new iPhone generally means a new operating system alongside it. Whilst we can expect many changes, the general formula and ease of use we have got accustomed to is sure to remain in place, that is a major reason for its success, after all.

Naturally, we can also expect seamless integration into Apple’s multimedia ecosystem. iTunes, iPod and AppStore access are all guaranteed to be included, but we can probably expect improved integration within all three, taking advantage of the improved hardware on offer.

Since the release of the iPhone 4, we have not seen a better screen resolution hit the market. Whilst the same resolution is sure to be used, it is possible that it may be on a larger screen. The majority of new smartphones are sporting a screen of 4 inches or bigger, so it it entirely possible that the 3.5 inch screen we have got used to on the iPhone range may be abandoned for a larger unit.

These are just some of the improvements we can expect, although nothing discussed in this article is set in stone. Logic would dictate though, that many of these changes are more than likely to be utilised. Apple has its work cut out if it wants to compete with the likes of HTC and Samsung. That sais, Apple has left it rather late in the year to release the iPhone 5, some time after the new flagship handsets of many manufacturers have hit stores. This may have given Apple the advantage of being able to see what others have used, and then matched or improved upon this with the iPhone 5.

Whether any or all of the iPhone 5 rumours out there have any substance, one thing is for sure; sales of this device will boom and we can expect to see the huge queues at Apple stores worldwide upon its upcoming release.

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