{"id":8156,"date":"2012-09-15T21:06:14","date_gmt":"2012-09-15T14:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=8156"},"modified":"2012-09-15T21:06:14","modified_gmt":"2012-09-15T14:06:14","slug":"the-new-iphone5-time-to-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/the-new-iphone5-time-to-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"The New iPhone5 &#8211; Time to Upgrade?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div id=\"attachment_8163\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8163\" class=\" wp-image-8163  \" title=\"iPhone 5 vs iPhone 4S\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/iPhone-5-vs-iPhone-4S.jpg?resize=390%2C295&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/iPhone-5-vs-iPhone-4S.jpg?w=487&amp;ssl=1 487w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/iPhone-5-vs-iPhone-4S.jpg?resize=300%2C227&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/iPhone-5-vs-iPhone-4S.jpg?resize=150%2C114&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: Apple.com<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u00a0by Lori Cunningham (@wellconnectdmom)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve heard the\u00a0announcement\u00a0that the iPhone 5 will be available soon. \u00a0So now the\u00a0question\u00a0on everyone&#8217;s mind is, should I upgrade? \u00a0Good question. \u00a0First, let&#8217;s look at the features of the new iPhone 5:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>Features<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Its Faster<\/strong> &#8211; the new A6 chip takes less power and the CPU (computer) and\u00a0graphics\u00a0are twice as fast as the previous chip<\/li>\n<li><strong>Latest Mobile Technologies<\/strong> &#8211; it utilizes faster mobile technologies like 4G, and\u00a0LTE. \u00a0Even the WiFi is faster now<\/li>\n<li><strong>4.0 inch display<\/strong>, a nice difference over the previous 3.5 inch screens and an improved\u00a01136-by-640 resolution display<\/li>\n<li><strong>8MP iSight camera<\/strong> &#8211; same resolution but a more dynamic low light mode and 40% faster photo capture<\/li>\n<li><strong>the thinnest and lightest<\/strong> iPhone ever, in fact, it&#8217;s the thinnest smartphone on the market. \u00a0It is now 30% thinner than it&#8217;s predecessor<\/li>\n<li><strong>1080P video<\/strong> &#8211; same as the iPhone 4 but with\u00a0improved\u00a0video stabilization, face detection, and the ability to take photos while shooting\u00a0video<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Two Changes That Will Change Your Habits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The improved iPhone 5 incorporates two changes that will change the way support your iPhone.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><strong>1.) New Nano SIM Card<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.idownloadblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/07\/micro-nano-sim.jpeg?resize=332%2C249\" alt=\"\" width=\"332\" height=\"249\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<dl id=\"\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"width: 342px;\">\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">source: iDownloadblog.com<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>First, the iPhone 5 uses a new nano SIM card, which is much smaller than your current SIM card. \u00a0This really shouldn&#8217;t affect you too much unless you\u00a0occasionally\u00a0trade phones and need to put your SIM\u00a0card in another phone. \u00a0Because of it&#8217;s smaller size, it will not work in any other phone but an iPhone 5.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #800080;\">2.) New Lightening Connector<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><div id=\"attachment_8158\" style=\"width: 470px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8158\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8158\" title=\"New Lightening Apple iPhone5 connector vs. 30 pin connector\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/New-Lightening-Apple-iPhone5-connector-vs.-30-pin-connector.jpg?resize=460%2C136&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/New-Lightening-Apple-iPhone5-connector-vs.-30-pin-connector.jpg?w=460&amp;ssl=1 460w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/New-Lightening-Apple-iPhone5-connector-vs.-30-pin-connector.jpg?resize=300%2C88&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">source: Apple.com<\/p><\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All of your built-up inventory of 30 pin Apple connectors and docking stations will no longer work\u00a0with\u00a0the iPhone 5. \u00a0It uses a new Lightening connector that is lighter and more durable. \u00a0It also is reversible, meaning it doesn&#8217;t matter which way you plug it in, it will still charge.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, Apple will be selling an\u00a0adapter\u00a0so you can still use your old connectors. \u00a0Although it&#8217;s not yet known whether this adapter will work with your 30 pin docking stations (found on iPhone radio&#8217;s, iPhone\/iPod adapters for home stereo systems, etc.)<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Free iOS 6 Upgrade<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The good news is that if you have the Apple products pictured below, you will have the opportunity soon to upgrade for free to the new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/ios\/whats-new\/#maps\" target=\"_blank\">iOS 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-large wp-image-8160\" title=\"Apple iOS compatability chart\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/Apple-iOS-compatability-chart.jpg?resize=1024%2C303&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/Apple-iOS-compatability-chart.jpg?resize=1024%2C303&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/Apple-iOS-compatability-chart.jpg?resize=300%2C88&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/Apple-iOS-compatability-chart.jpg?w=1072&amp;ssl=1 1072w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-8161\" title=\"iOS 6 Passbook - new\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/iOS-6-Passbook-new.jpg?resize=199%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/iOS-6-Passbook-new.jpg?w=249&amp;ssl=1 249w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/iOS-6-Passbook-new.jpg?resize=149%2C300&amp;ssl=1 149w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The new iOS 6 has a number of enhancements including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>upgraded Siri commands<\/li>\n<li>shared photo streams<\/li>\n<li>integrated social media for Facebook<\/li>\n<li>FaceTime over cellular now<\/li>\n<li>more organized browser surfing<\/li>\n<li>Find My Friends app<\/li>\n<li>the new Passbook app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>I&#8217;m most excited about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/ios\/whats-new\/#passbook\" target=\"_blank\">Passbook app<\/a> &#8211; it&#8217;s a great way to help you stay organized\u00a0with\u00a0all of your loyalty cards, gift cards, some coupons, movie tickets, and boarding passes in one place. \u00a0It will help you keep track of your expiring coupons, see where you&#8217;re sitting at a concert, keep your balances straight on your gift cards, when to board the plane. \u00a0What&#8217;s even better, through GPS it knows where you are and your lock screen will display the appropriate info such as your boarding pass, coupon, gift card, etc. dependent upon your location! \u00a0Pretty slick, huh? \u00a0Oh, and if your gate changes at the airport, Passport will alert you. \u00a0It&#8217;s like having a\u00a0personal\u00a0assistant in your pocket.<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">iPh<\/span><span style=\"color: #800080;\">one 5 Pricing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800080;\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #333333;\">Pricing for the iPhone 5:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>16GB \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0$199<\/p>\n<p>32GB \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0$299<\/p>\n<p>64GB \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0$399<\/p>\n<p>The iPhone 5 will launch on Friday, September 21st.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-1589\" title=\"WellConnectedMom LOGO MOM\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=192%2C348&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"192\" height=\"348\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2010\/12\/WellConnectedMom-LOGO-MOM.jpg?resize=165%2C300&amp;ssl=1 165w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 192px) 100vw, 192px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">\u00a0A Mom&#8217;s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should you upgrade? \u00a0If you currently have the 16GB iPhone 4\/4S and you find 16GB is enough space, than yes, it&#8217;s worth the upgrade. \u00a0However, if you shelled out more than $199 to buy the iPhone 4\/4S 32GB or 64GB, I wouldn&#8217;t upgrade. \u00a0You can still benefit from the new iOS 6 in the meanwhile. \u00a0I&#8217;d hold out for the next iPhone version, unless you find you don&#8217;t need that much hard disk space and a 16GB phone would work for you.<\/p>\n<p>Apple makes a big deal about their upcoming products, capitalizing on secrecy and big announcements because they know their Star Trek-like fans will line up, even spend the night in line, to have the latest Apple product. \u00a0Many people don&#8217;t even care as much about the latest features than they do about having the latest Apple product. \u00a0It&#8217;s a status symbol in today&#8217;s society. \u00a0But make sure you really need this upgraded iPhone 5 before you buy it.<\/p>\n<p>If you have teens&#8230;or even pre-teens, I&#8217;m sure your kids will be bringing the new iPhone 5 to your attention. \u00a0Many kids want to start out with the iPhone altogether, nixing the Android. \u00a0Here&#8217;s one suggestion for you. \u00a0When your teen starts driving, you don&#8217;t let them use your newest car, you typically want them to practice on an older car first. \u00a0The same is true for the iPhone. \u00a0Give them one of your older iPhones to start out with. \u00a0Or, if you don&#8217;t have an iPhone in the house, you can buy them cheaper on eBay now, as people will be upgrading their phones, or directly through the Apple site, as they have dramatically reduced the cost of their older iPhone 4&#8217;s (plus a 2 year contract):<\/p>\n<p>iPhone 4S 16 GB \u00a0 \u00a0 $99<\/p>\n<p>iPhone 4 8 GB \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0$ Free<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s hear your thoughts, are you going to upgrade your iPhone? \u00a0If you&#8217;re an Android user, will the iPhone 5 cause you to jump to Apple iOS?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple made their announcment of the iPhone 5 this week with a larger display, faster processor, and lighter than any available smartphone.  Is it worth the upgrade?  It depends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8164,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,12,13,14,16],"tags":[1308,1307,1310,1309],"class_list":["post-8156","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dads","category-iphone","category-kids","category-moms","category-phones","tag-ios-6","tag-iphone-5","tag-passport","tag-upgrade-iphone-4s","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/p-content\/themes\/atahualpa342\/images\/articles\/2012\/09\/iPhone-5.jpg?fit=461%2C886&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8156","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8156"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8156\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8164"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8156"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8156"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8156"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}