TECH/NEWS: @Apple Unveiled The iPhone 5

Earlier yesterday at the long awaited iPhone event, Apple unveiled it’s pricing, release date and specs for their upcoming 6th installment (include the 4s) in the iPhone series.

The iPhone 5 features the same contract pricing seen with the iPhone 4 and 4s but unlike those models, this model will feature a larger screen with a lighter and thinner model than even the 4s. New for this phone will be the introduction of a faster processor called the Apple A6 with the ability to connect mobile carriers with a 4G LTE connection (FINALLY!) ensuring the fastest mobile browsing seen on iPhone yet.

Pre-orders begin this Friday, September 14th while the iPhone officially hits streets September 28th.

Check below for the pricing and model comparisons, then go after the jump for the announcement video and spec rundown.

• $199 for 16GB
• $299 for 32GB
• $399 for 64GB

Weight and Dimensions

• Height: 4.87 inches (123.8 mm)
• Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
• Depth: 0.30 inch (7.6 mm)
• Weight: 3.95 ounces (112 grams)

Display

• 4-inch (diagonal) Retina display
• 1136-by-640 resolution
• 326 ppi

Cellular and Wireless

• GSM model: GSM/EDGE
• UMTS/HSPA+
• DC-HSDPA
• CDMA model: CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B
• LTE3
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n; 802.11n on
• 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
• Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS and GLONASS

SIM Card

• Nano-SIM

1. iPhone 5 is not compatible with existing micro-SIM cards.

Intelligent Assistant

• Siri

1. Use your voice to send messages, set reminders, and more.

iSight Camera

• 8 megapixel

1. Autofocus
2. Tap to focus
3. LED flash
4. Backside illumination sensor
5. Five-element lens
6. Face detection
7. Hybrid IR filter
8. ƒ/2.4 aperture
9. Panorama

FaceTime Camera

• 1.2MP photos
• 720p HD video
• Backside illumination sensor

Video Calling

• FaceTime

1. iPhone 5 to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi or cellular

Video Recording

• 1080p HD video recording

1. 30 fps
2. Tap to focus while recording
3. LED light
4. Improved video stabilization
5. Take still photos while recording video
6. Face detection

Headphones

• Apple EarPods withRemote and Mic
• Storage and travel case

Connector

• Lightning

Battery Life

•  Talk time:

1. Up to 8 hours on 3G

•  Browsing time:

1. Up to 8 hours on LTE
2. Up to 8 hours on 3G
3. Up to 10 hours on Wi-Fi

•  Standby time:

1. Up to 225 hours