5 Best features of New Apple iPhone 5

Let’s be honest, iPhone 5 is evolutionary, not revolutionary. It’s a clear improvement over the previous model but isn’t a huge leap forward, and in some places it’s just playing catch-up with rival devices.

While my colleague Mihaita Bamburic points out the downsides of the new handset, I’d highlight areas where it shines.

1. Speedier. The new Apple A6 chip is twice as fast as the old iPhone 4S's processor, both in terms of CPU and graphics performance. According to Apple, it will launch apps in around half the time. It’s rumored (and we’ll have to wait to see if it’s true) that the chip runs ARM Cortex A15 cores, beating Samsung to the punch.

2. Larger screen. Yes, fair enough, the new iPhone’s 4-inch screen isn’t as big as the Samsung Galaxy S III (4.8 inches) or the Nokia Lumia 920 (4.5 inches), but still is larger than its predecessor, and in a device that’s 18-percent thinner and 20-percent lighter than, too. In the hands of another company, the resized screen probably wouldn’t be much of a selling point, but Apple’s retooled all its apps, including iPhoto and Garage Band, to really make the most of that additional real estate, and as the old saying goes, it’s not the size but what you do with it that counts.

3. LTE/4G. The phone’s LTE connectivity is hugely welcome and lets you make the most of much faster speeds, provided your carrier offers it. A giant step forward for the iPhone. Yes, Samsung, which owns a large collection of LTE patents, may challenge the new phone, but it’s unlikely to succeed to get the device banned.

4. Better camera. The new iPhone is much thinner, but the camera is just as good, still offering 8 megapixels and 3268 x 2448 resolution.  But it also has some great new features, including a dynamic low-light mode that can deliver up to two f-stops greater performance, combined with a new Image Signal Processor with spatial noise reduction. The camera’s sapphire crystal lens cover produces clearer images and won’t scratch easily. You can instantly share images on social sites using PhotoStream, plus the camera can now take panoramic shots (just like, ahem, the Galaxy Nexus), making it useful for creating cool Facebook cover photos.

5. Additional microphone. iPhone 5 has three microphones -- one built into the bottom, one at the front/top, and one at the back of the device. This helps to ensure good quality audio regardless of whether you're chatting on Facetime, using Siri or recording a video. It will also help with noise cancellation.
I’m not going to pretend iPhone 5 is streets ahead of the competition, but the new improvements do put it back in the race, and for me at least, it’s a solid upgrade that will appeal to many. Plus that aluminum and glass design is really nice…

Top 5 Alternatives To The Apple iPhone 5

Preorders for the iPhone 5 are underway, and show that despite some disappointment with the device's features (or lack thereof), it's going to be popular. But not everyone likes Apple, iOS, or the iPhone. The good news is the competitive smartphone market offers plenty of alternatives to Apple's latest and greatest.
If you need a new device, consider these top choices from the top five carriers in the U.S.: AT&T, MetroPCS, Sprint, T-Mobile USA, and Verizon Wireless. These devices are available today.

1. AT&T. AT&T is sort of home base for the iPhone because it had an exclusive deal to sell the device until February 2011. But AT&T sells gobs of other smartphones.
The HTC One X, though a few months old, is still my top choice of smart devices from AT&T. In fact, it is my daily driver. Everything about the One X is fantastic, from the look and feel, to the performance and features. It has a large HD display, excellent 8-megapixel camera, and, of course, LTE 4G. It's also a steal at $99.

2. MetroPCS. MetroPCS is the country's fifth largest wireless network operator and offers prepaid service. That means you might pay a little bit more for the phone up front, but you'll more than make up for it with cheaper service.

The LG Motion 4G is an excellent choice. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and comes in a compact little shell. It has a 3.5-inch screen, a 5-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture, a dual-core 1.2-GHz processor, and, of course, LTE 4G. The best part? It costs only $149 and doesn't require a contract.

3. Sprint. Sprint, number three in the market, is fighting its two larger rivals with everything it's got. The result? Its plans offer a lot of value--such as unlimited data--and a clean conscience, thanks to its environmentally friendly efforts. Its LTE 4G network is just getting underway, but it already has a few solid choices.

The Motorola Photon Q, for example, is a great alternative to the iPhone 5 for Sprint customers. It runs the latest version of Android, offers a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a dual-core processor, and an 8-megapixel camera. The screen looks great, and performance of this device is top-notch. It costs $199 with a new contract.

4. T-Mobile USA. T-Mobile is the fourth-largest network operator in the U.S. and doesn't yet offer LTE 4G. It will next year. In the meantime, it has a ripping fast HSPA+ network.

The Samsung Galaxy S III performs very well on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network. The GS3 is one of the best Android 4.0 smartphones available and offers plenty of advanced features. It has a luscious 4.8-inch display, powerful 8-megapixel camera, capable dual-core processor, and plenty of software goodies. It's a bargain at $199.

5. Verizon Wireless. Verizon is the largest operator in the U.S. at the moment and offers a broad array of smartphones. Its LTE 4G network is the most pervasive and very fast.

The brand-new Motorola Droid Razr M is an impressive addition to Verizon's lineup. Motorola took everything that was attractive about last year's Razr and made it smaller. The Razr M might be billed as a mid-range device, but don't let its $99 price fool you. It's the best phone Motorola has delivered this year. It has a 4.3-inch screen, 8-megapixel camera, Android 4.0, and a raging dual-core processor.

Down the road, there will be other phones to consider, but we don't know when they will be available. The Nokia Lumia 920, for instance, looks like it will be a good smartphone alternative to the iPhone 5, but it probably won't be available until November. Same goes for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. This follow-up phablet is like a GS3 on steroids, and the 5.5-inch screen offers an amazing canvas on which to scribble notes with the S Pen stylus. Late October is the earliest the Note 2 will reach the U.S. No carriers have announced support for these devices yet, so it is unclear where they will be sold.

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Sengketa Apple vs Samsung, Selanjutnya Apple Bakal Gugat Galaxy S III

CALIFORNIA - Kemenangan Apple dalam sengketa paten dengan Samsung belum lama berlalu. Kali ini mereka telah mengungkap rencananya untuk kembali menggugat Samsung dan empat gadget besutannya.

Dilansir dari Associated Press, Sabtu (1/9/2012), pengajuan gugatan terhadap empat produk Samsung dilakuikan di pengadilan federal San Jose. Apple kembali menuduh Samsung telah mencontek produknya.

Di antara empat produk yang digugat Apple itu terdapat Samsung Galaxy S III. Raksasa teknologi dari Cupertino tersebut meminta pengadilan menarik perilisan produk Samsung yang melanggar patennya.

Sebelumnya, Apple telah mendaftarkan 17 produk Samsung sebagai pelanggar paten, namun pada pengajuan baru terdapat sekira 21 produk.

Sedangkan pada sengketa paten yang telah dimenangkannya 24 Agustus lalu, Apple telah memperoleh uang senilai USD1.05 miliar dari Samsung. (yhw)

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Dikalahkan Apple, Ini Tanggapan Samsung

Apple - Samsung (Foto: Reuters)

CALIFORNIA - Setelah juri dalam persidangan paten memutuskan Samsung melanggar paten dan harus membayar USD1,05 miliar (Rp9,9 triliun), perusahaan asal Korea Selatan itu pun menyatakan ketidakpuasannya. Terlebih lagi, dalam menanggapai perlawanan Samsung yang menuduh Apple melanggar paten, juri meyimpulkan bahwa Apple tidak berhutang apa pun pada Samsung.

Meski dinilai telah melanggar paten desain Apple, tapi Samsung melalui sebuah pernyataan mengatakan bahwa keputusan tersebut seharusnya tidak dilihat sebagai kemenangan bagi Apple, melainkan sebagai kerugian bagi konsumen Amerika.

"Ini (keputusan) akan menyebabkan sedikit pilihan, kurangnya inovasi, dan potensi harga produk yang lebih tinggi. Sangat disayangkan bahwa hukum paten bisa dimanipulasi untuk memberikan satu perusahaan sebuah monopoli atas persegi panjang dengan sudut membulat, atau teknologi yang sedang ditingkatkan setiap hari oleh Samsung dan perusahaan lainnya," kata Samsung, seperti dilansir dari New York Times, Sabtu (25/8/2012).

Menurut Samsung, konsumen memiliki hak untuk pilihannya, dan mereka tahu apa yang dibeli ketika membeli produk Samsung. Meski begitu, Samsung mengatakan vonis dari juri tersebut bukanlah sebuah akhir dalam kasus perang paten tersebut atau dalam pertempuran yang juga sedang berlangsung di pengadilan-pengadilan di seluruh dunia.

"Beberapa diantaranya (pengadilan) telak menolak banyak klaim Apple. Samsung akan terus berinovasi dan menawarkan pilihan bagi konsumen," pungkas perusahaan yang berbasis do Korea Selatan tersebut.

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