iPhone5 update

24th September 2012 Leave a commentTech newsBy Steve Irons

Having had the new iPhone5 in my life for a little over 48 hours I thought I would give you an update. Despite the issues surrounding the new maps app, included in the iOS6 release a few days prior to the new phone being released the new phone is a success.

The design quality is typically Apple, however in my opinion it scores higher than 4 and 4s, which I always felt sat poorly in the hand. The new phone has a modified bezel which seems to sit comfortably even with it’s greater height.

The device is noticeably lighter than the 4/4s this given it’s larger dimensions make it an even greater engineering feat. I find that the additional height causes no issues, but at the same time only marginally enhances the user experience of the phone.

After the short time I have been using the new phone with the new iOS6 operating system, my verdict is good. Many have made much of the map issues, but those aside it is as you would expect, a very accomplished phone. That said, there could always be more and some of Apple’s competition already has it in their new devices.

About the author

Steve Irons

I started programming on a Commodore Vic 20 aged 6. Since then I have grown to love every aspect of computing and technology, the creative and business applications are limitless and never cease to amaze me. I have been working with technology both software and hardware for over 20 years now and in that time I have been fortunate to have been involved in some ground breaking projects for some very high profile clients. Since starting Code String in 2012 I have been working hard to bring all that experience together with the talents of our ever growing team to produce great solutions for clients and great support to those people behind the scenes who deliver them.