We know that the iPhone 5 will probably land in September. Apple confirmed that they will have a new product launching in September last week, and we suspect it will be the new iPhone 5.
Now it looks like we may have an actual launch date for the iPhone 5, the 5th of September 2011. The news comes from mobile carrier Swisscom, who recently spoke to iPhone Italia and have said that the iPhone 5 will launch on their network on the 5th of October, one month after the US launch.
This would give us a US launch date of the 5th of September, and the news apparently came from a senior executive at Swisscom, who said that the October the 5th launch date would be for the ‘rest of the world’.
Global Release Strategy
Apple has done this in the past, releasing products like the iPad in the US first and then releasing it in other countries around the world one month later. This staggered release strategy allows Apple to manage supply and demand more effectively, ensuring that they can meet the high initial demand in their largest market before rolling out to other regions. However, this approach has often led to frustration among international customers who have to wait longer to get their hands on the latest Apple products. Let’s hope that the iPhone 5 actually goes on sale around the world at the same time, minimizing the wait for eager fans globally.
Anticipated Features and Improvements
The iPhone 5 is expected to come with a host of new features and improvements over its predecessor, the iPhone 4. Rumors suggest that it will have a larger screen, possibly 4 inches, compared to the 3.5-inch screen of the iPhone 4. This would make it more competitive with other smartphones on the market that have larger displays. Additionally, the iPhone 5 is expected to be thinner and lighter, with a redesigned antenna system to avoid the reception issues that plagued the iPhone 4.
Another anticipated feature is the inclusion of Apple’s A5 processor, which would significantly boost the phone’s performance and speed. The A5 chip, which is already used in the iPad 2, is known for its impressive graphics capabilities and efficient power consumption. This would make the iPhone 5 not only faster but also more energy-efficient, potentially extending battery life.
There are also rumors about an improved camera system, possibly an 8-megapixel camera, which would be a significant upgrade from the 5-megapixel camera in the iPhone 4. This would make the iPhone 5 even more appealing to photography enthusiasts and could further cement its position as one of the best smartphones for taking photos.
Source Ubergizmo
The image above is an iPhone 5 concept design by designer Michal Bonikowski, and not an actual Apple product. Concept designs like these often generate a lot of excitement and speculation about what the final product will look like. While they are not official, they can give us a glimpse into the potential design direction Apple might take with their new device.
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