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  • Is Owning an iPhone 5 at All Costs Really Worth It? [Infographic]

    Is Owning an iPhone 5 at All Costs Really Worth It? [Infographic]

    Not so long ago, the iPhone 5 was released by Apple amid much fanfare. As well as pleasing existing iPhone users, it also ticked quite a few boxes for those considering a change from rival Android smartphones in terms of ease of use, looks and features. However, as you might expect, it costs a small fortune to buy and own on a monthly contract, putting some sensible smartphone users off.

    Despite the price tag, there will be a few people who will spend some of their hard-earned cash on the iPhone 5, even if owning one may be beyond their means. Those on lower incomes parting with their money to get the latest iPhone might not realize how expensive it actually is, whether it’s for buying apps or using data.

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  • iPhone 5 Made Quite A Buzz Lately for Being the Slowest Phone

    iPhone 5 Made Quite A Buzz Lately for Being the Slowest Phone

    A test conducted by Which Tech Daily? has made quite a buzz for the last few days. After studying the processing speed of a few phones, the iPhone 5 came in last. What does this mean for the iPhone? Apple has set the standard for a category of phones, and now it seems they are not meeting that standard. Is it that Apple is getting lazy, or that technology is moving too fast? Perhaps it is just a simple difference in priorities between companies.

    The iPhone has made quite a name for itself since the first unveiling. Hype always builds for a new release and there seems to be a feeling of “what will they do next?” It is because of the innovative company’s promise to do better that they have earned a reputation for excellence. After it has been suggested that the company make a “cheaper” phone to keep up with the Chinese market, a quickly growing customer, Apple refused. After all of this time, we as consumers expect nothing less than what Apple expects of themself: the best.

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