Let me start off this article by saying that I myself am not a big iOS fan. It has a few things going for it but it just doesn't capture my attention.
I prefer the look, feel and customization of Android.
Not let's get right into it!
The iPhone 5 was everything we expected. Literally almost everything was exactly like the leaks and rumors.
There were very few actual surprises other than the camera and the name of the new connector, Lightning.
I think that's why I felt that this launch event was rather boring. When Phil Schiller took the stage to announce this "revolutionary" device, we all watched in amazement as the same features we've known about for months, were made official.
The screen size, bigger battery, LTE, new connector, and so on were all correct. This had to be one of the most leaked devices to date. Since Apple only releases one phone per year people are constantly looking for information about it; as a result, I think some of the magic was lost.
Part of me wanted Apple to come out with a phone that looked nothing like what we'd speculated. Something that would've really blown me away.
But they didn't and that doesn't matter. It's Apple, so people will still be lining up to buy it.
Two things that did surprise me were the new iPod Nano and iPod Touch.
I'll start with the iPod touch. I really like the look of this device, and I was happy to hear about the improved specs. It finally has a dual core processor and a much better camera. I personally own the 64gb 4th gen iTouch and primarily use it for music(obviously) and gaming. One of the biggest gripes I have with it is the so-called fluidity of iOS. Apple's mobile operating system is always touted as being more 'fluid' than Android, but it just isn't the case on my iTouch. At least not on the older generations. It also has a bigger screen which makes for a nice game play improvement as well as making it better for over all media viewing. I even like the colors. I think it is a very nice array of choices. The only feature I find myself just wondering Why? about is the Loop. I just don't know how in a meeting discussing the new iTouch features, someone could stand up and say, You know what the new iPod Touch needs? A wrist strap! I can only imagine the room was filled with thunderous applause after that...
Now let's not forget the new iPod Nano! Well, quite frankly I wish I could. I do not like the new design of the Nano at all. In my opinion I think it just looks more like a toy than an Apple product. Don't get me wrong, the new features like the fm radio and the bigger 2.5" touch screen are nice, but that still means I would have to look at it. The one thing that really gets me are the icons. Apple has been known for it's square icons ever since the launch of the very first iPhone. So I just can't wrap my head around why they chose to use round bubbly looking circles that resemble some sort of candy, rather than apps. But I digress. I'm sure it will appeal to some, just not me.
Last but not least we have the brand new Ear Pods. Apple says it took them 3 years to make these. To which I have to say, seriously? While design wise they look quite nice in a futuristic sci-fi kind of way, I still wonder how it took so long to come up with these.
All in all it seems like a successful, if a bit lack luster event for Apple. With 3 new devices just released, tell me, which one are you going for? Or are you going to hold off for latest in the world of Android? Comment away!
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