iPhone 5: What’s New?

The big question most people will have about the iPhone 5? What’s new?! Here’s a list from the event today of things that are new or improved…

  • thinner
  • lighter
  • better battery life
  • better camera
  • 4" tall
  • upgraded software
  • metal back
  • twice as fast
  • panorama photos
  • shared photo streams
  • improved video
  • front camera now 720p
  • 3 microphones for better sound in
  • improved speaker
  • new dock connecter (80% smaller, improved durability, all-digital, reversible)
  • iOS 6 installed
  • All new “EarPods” (upgraded headphones)

Pricing Update:

  • $199 for 16GB. $299 for 32GB, $399 for 64GB with contract.
  • iPhone 4 is now FREE with contract.
  • iPhone 4S is now $99 with contract.

Availability Update:

Pre-order this Friday the 14th. Ships on the 21st.

Also, iOS 6 rolls out September 19th.