IPhone 5

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Apple A6 Chip

iPhone 5 is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the sixth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 4S and preceding the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. Formally unveiled as part of a press event on September 12, 2012, it was released on September 21, 2012. The iPhone 5 was the first iPhone to be announced in September and setting a trend for subsequent iPhone releases.

The device's design was a departure from previous models, featuring a taller, 4-inch display and a thinner, lighter aluminum body. It was the first iPhone to support LTE technology, offering significantly faster data transfer speeds. The iPhone 5 also introduced the Apple A6 processor, improving performance and power efficiency. It shipped with iOS 6, which included a number of new features, including the controversial Apple Maps app, which replaced Google Maps as the default mapping service.

Design

The iPhone 5's design was notable for its use of an aluminum composite frame, which was lighter and thinner than the glass back found on its predecessor, the iPhone 4S. This change contributed to a reduction in weight and an increase in durability. The device was available in two color schemes: black & slate and white & silver.

Features

The iPhone 5 introduced several significant upgrades over the iPhone 4S, including a larger 4-inch screen with a resolution of 1136 x 640 pixels, which allowed for an additional row of icons on the home screen and more screen space for apps and content. The A6 chip provided up to twice the CPU performance and up to twice the graphics performance compared to the A5 chip in the iPhone 4S.

Camera capabilities were also enhanced, with a rear 8-megapixel camera that included new features like panorama mode and improved low-light performance. The front-facing camera was upgraded to 1.2 megapixels, supporting 720p HD video recording.

Connectivity

One of the most significant improvements in the iPhone 5 was the inclusion of LTE technology, which offered faster data speeds for browsing the web and downloading content. The device also supported dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.

Reception

The iPhone 5 received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its design, hardware improvements, and LTE support. However, the introduction of Apple Maps was met with significant criticism due to inaccuracies and missing information compared to Google Maps.

Legacy

The iPhone 5 was discontinued on September 10, 2013, with the announcement of the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C, but it left a lasting impact on the smartphone market. It set new standards for smartphone design and performance, and its introduction of LTE support helped to accelerate the adoption of 4G networks.

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