Its been about a month now since the Iphone 5 has been released, but what are the differences between this phone and the Iphone 4S? Well, the length of the screen was increased a half inch, and the width remained the same. By doing this the you can still use the phone with one hand, but you have more screen when watching movies or taking pictures. Another change was the earbuds, they are a different shape to fit better in your ear. One more change was the “Lightning Connector” which is a smaller cord that connects your phone to your computer. Apple also introduced a new operating software, IOS 6. This software has an update on maps so you have a satellite view through maps on your phone. Also, it adds to Siri’s vocabulary. You can now ask Siri for sports updates, player updates, directions, movie times, and you can launch apps by asking Siri as well. This update can be downloaded on all Iphones, but the Siri changes can only be downloaded on the Iphone 4S.
In my eyes the new Iphone is a waste of money. This is because you are paying an extra $250 for a half inch more of screen on their phone, and then adding the cost of a new Ihome because the old connector is not compatible with the new Iphone. After that purchase you have wasted over $300 for something you can do on the Iphone 4S. It is inconvenient for Apple to make a new adapter and force everybody to buy the updated devices to fit the new phone. Also there was no increase in drop protection for the Iphone 5 so if you drop it, the screen will still crack and that will cost another $150 to repair. If you don’t have a Iphone already, and you want to upgrade I would suggest getting the Iphone 4S and investing in a case that protects against falls so your phone won’t break .