There were many rumors surrounding the Apple iPhone event. The majority of them dealt directly using the anticipated iPhones – the suggested 5S and 5C. Lots of interesting ideas and speculations have been suggested and expressed – in the most apparent to those unlikely to happen. The keynote itself wasn’t groundbreaking – at least such was the initial impression. Everything we saw there is expected, having a small exception. Now we want to guide you through the roundup of rumors that were circulating around the web. Let’s see which ones came true and that have been left behind.
YES: two iPhones
Just like it had been expected, officially named iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. The former has got the style of its predecessor, as the latter has similar specs. Both will soon be launched with iOS 7 aboard. In fact, the entire keynote is about these two devices. The upcoming iOS 7 was mentioned just to supplement the storyline.
NO: iPhone 5C is a cheap iPhone
If when compared with 5S, it is a budget iPhone engrossed in polycarbonate shell. But it’s not too cheap as a lot of us expected. It’s slightly cheaper than the flasghip, yet its price is considerable (contract-free: $549 for 16GB, $649 for 32GB). To compare, prices of the 5S are $100 higher respectively. It’s cheaper although not cheap.
YES: iPhone 5C is available in colors
Leaked images showed us the truth. We have five colors: white, yellow, green, blue, pink. No purple or red. This is just what Apple hinted at through the tagline ‘This should brighten your day’. Nokia found this option resembling the variety of colors that the Lumia family offers and took a fascinating jab at Apple on Twitter.
YES: iPhone 5S goes gold
There is finally the third color for that high-end smartphone – champagne (or call it gold). What’s liked relating to this option, there isn’t any excessive glitter as with Vertu phones, things are colored with simplicity and magnificence.
NO: 128GB option
Unfortunately for music lovers and movie fans, there’s still no option of doubling the utmost iPhone capacity. A minimum of music lovers who carry their whole music libraries within the pocket, still can have their classic iPods.
YES: fingerprint sensor
Probably the most widely discussed features introduced within the new iPhones. It occupies the home button behind a layer of sapphire crystal. The entire feature is known as Touch ID also it allows users to unlock the phone without entering passcodes.
NO: NFC
Even though it succeeded to raise some interest in the web, Near Field Communication remains a distinct segment idea that still does not receive much practical use and importance. A minimum of for Apple.
YES: next-generation chip
The 5S introduces A7 which makes it, as claimed by Apple, five times faster than apple iphone 5 and 40 times faster compared to initial iPhone. It’s accompanied by another chip – so-called ‘motion coprocessor’ M7. Most of other improvements within the 5S are evolution rather than revolution, much like it was between apple iphone 4 and 4S.