The Apple iPhone 5 was launched back in September 2012, and as predicted it quickly became another commercial success for the California based technology giant. However, in the weeks after the phone’s release, a number of problems were reported with the phone, with many buyers left disappointed with the apparent lack of innovation over the previous iPhone 4S model.
Bad press surrounding the Apple iPhone 5 quickly resulted in sales slowing down, with rival handsets finding favour among consumers, such as the Samsung Galaxy S3. Despite problems with the iPhone 5, it appears Apple is gearing up to launch yet another instalment in the iconic smartphone series, with the iPhone 5S reportedly in the pipeline for a release in summer.
Although the device is yet to be officially announced by Apple, there are plenty of rumours circulating around the internet regarding potential features of the next instalment of the iPhone series. A prominent industry analyst, who works for KGI Securities has revealed a number of features which are believed to be utilised on the iPhone 5S. Find out more about the iPhone 5S on our website and compare the best deals on the iPhone 5.
Ming-Chi Kuo has stated that the iPhone 5S is likely to include several improvements over the current iPhone 5 model, including a more powerful processor, an enhanced LED flash, fingerprint sensor and a heavily upgraded camera which is likely to sport a resolution of 13 megapixels, replacing the 8 megapixel camera used on the current model.
Given the fact that the Sony Xperia Z features a similar camera, and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4 is also rumoured to sport a similar camera, it hardly comes as a surprise that Apple plans to heavily increase the pixel count of the camera on its next iPhone. It has been suggested that the camera unit for the iPhone 5S will be supplied by Sony.
Of course, the iPhone 5S will certainly bring plenty of improvements over the iPhone 5 model, but many iPhone 5 owners will no doubt feel cheated with the release of a new iPhone model so soon after the iPhone 5 was released. If Apple is to retain its customer base, it will certainly have to produce something special with the iPhone 5S.
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