As expected, Apple unveiled both mobile devices at a media event in San
Francisco today and geeks around the world are no doubt already
counting their pennies in anticipation.
The iPhone 5 will be available next Friday, September 21, in
16GB ($199), 32GB ($299), and 64GB ($399) models. All prices include a
two-year contract. The iPhone 4S will still be available, at a newly
discounted price of $99 for the 16GB (with a two-year contract) or free
for the 8GB (with a two-year contract). The iPhone 5's new featureset
includes:
18% thinner and 20% lighter than iPhone 4S
A larger 4-inch Retina display
All-new A6 chip
8 megapixel iSight camera
iOS 6 pre-loaded including Siri support
New 'Lightning' connector
(adapters will be available so your new iDevice works with your old
iHome)
The iPod Touch 5th Generation has also been revamped with
plenty of additional horsepower under the hood. The hood itself has
also been changed as the 32GB ($299) and 64GB ($399) models will be
available in six colors. The iPod Touch 5th Generation will be released
in October and here's what you can expect to get:
A larger 4-inch Retina display
All-new dual-core A5 chip
5 megapixel iSight camera
iOS 6 pre-loaded including Siri support
New 'Lightning' connector
(adapters will be available so your new iDevice works with your old
iHome)