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THE NEW IPHONE is likely to be made available in Ireland on 28 September after the latest version of Apple’s smartphone was launched in California today.
The iPhone 5 was launched by the company today along with a range of new products and software including new iPods, iPod Nanos, updated iTunes and a new version of its iOS (operating system) which will be available to download from 19 September.
The phone will be available for pre-order from Thursday and will ship in nine countries on 21 September including the UK.
It will ship to more countries on the 28 September with it expected that Ireland is among these.
By December of this year, the company said that 100 countries will have the new device which 240 different mobile carriers will be licensed to operate.
Courtesy of Business Insider, here’s a few more details about the specs and features of the device.
Here are a few pictures from today’s launch involving Apple CEO Tim Cook and senior VP Phil Schiller:
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Meh
agree. yawn! I love Samsung Galaxy 3!
agree. Apple user from 2007. Held out to see what apple would come out with but as of tomorrow im going for s3
Agreed. I’ve been hanging on to my 3GS for ages now. Will grab a 4S once the price is cut.
Dont ever get a Samsung. Had one for two months. The worst piece of shite ever made. Dropped calls, crashed, no coverage. 4s got today thank god. Back to normality after the 4 was stolen in June.
@ Joe McDermott
An informed person would kop any of the problems you would have, could be put down to the network provider.
I guess your not informed then!
…That or just a bitter Apple fanatic!
To be fair Samsung phones won’t pick up a wifi signal as well as an apple one. Can’t blame the provider on that.
For me, I think Samsung are undoubtedly the big winners after today. After all the court dates apple needed something dynamic and innovative and as far as I can tell they”ve fallen massively short. Sure they’ll have massive sales as the die hards will no doubt rush in their droves to buy but I definitely think apples star has fallen. Can’t help but wonder if jobs would have put that phone out knowing the technology was already months behind his competitors..
Biggins. An informed person would know a phone crashing isnt a network problem. Its O2 by the way. And the apple works in all the areas the Samsung wouldnt. Im fanatical about a product that works!! No matter what logo is on it
I’ve had a galaxy s2 for the last year and it’s brilliant, getting the s3 in a few week’s. I’ll never buy any apple product
The 16GB iPhone 5 will cost $199.
Apparently in Ireland, the same product will cost €599.
Any idea why that is?
These are American prices on a 24 month contract.
It’s $199 with a two year contract (small print under the price in the photo). Roughly the same as here when it comes out. The 599 euro you quote is for a non-contract phone – roughly the same as in the US.
If you look at the photo closely it says on a 2 year contract, if three use the same pricing structure you’ll be able to get it free here.
Thanks Barry.
It’s always the small print!
For a split second when I read the prices on the engadget liveblog I thought “shit! that’s impressive!”, then it clicked that’s the price on a contract.
@ joseph mcgranaghan, yeah, but who, in their right mind would want to suffer through 2 years with three just to get the phone for free. I’d much rather pay something for the phone and be with a better network! Being mean will always come back to bite you on the as$
I hate all this hype.
Sent from my iPhone
Hopefully they can make the battery last long enough to write a fuc
Would be more interested in what iOS 6 has to offer…
To hell with thinness, double the depth and put two batteries in!
Wow. Amazing innovation. Keep it up apple. When it looked like another phone. This one has a camera too.
can you go on the internets with it ? I would buy it if it had lots if internets and GBs.
So not much different to the 4s then?
I’ll stick with my 4s
Judging by those pictures there is no way that massive phone is going to fit in your pocket:)
Slaughter me fanboys !
As opposed to a Samsung galaxy s3???
Those are close up pictures. The real phone won’t be 3 metres high.
Really disappointed with this.it’s just “catching up” with the Samsung S3 and the HTC one X ..definitely doesnt overtake them in any way so
The case is only thing that’s better designed than the galaxy S3, and for me that’s pretty much just the glossy finish. Should have went with a matt finish on the GS3.
And the GS3 is 200 quid cheaper on a two year contract.
As a saying goes, its all curtains but no knickers!
We’ll have to discuss this over 568ml of the black stuff Baz!
I’ll stick with me wee homing pigeons, great for e-mails, murder for text messaging.
I’m waiting for the iPhone 6.
Well said
Big deal! This is more of an upgrade rather than a new phone. Lack of a ‘wallet’, as expected, makes it out of date already compared with what’s already on the market.
wallet tech will never take off…. really don’t see any point in it. visa have been pushing it with google and It hasn’t seemed to work
As a current iphone user(4) i have an android tablet which i prefer to ios but i was holding out to see what the iphone 5 had to offer before buying an android phone.
Then i see this is what all the hype was about!! Its basicaly the same bleeding phone as the last two iphones,
Magnum or blue steel, its still the same god damn thing.
Blah! Sticking with the 4S. Once iOS6 comes out it’ll practically be the same thing!
Really can’t wait for this to arrive in Ireland. Counting the days!
Sad.
Does it have snake on it?
Realistically – Android is always trying to catch up with Apple … the new iPhone is class and the Samsung Galaxy S3 just doesn’t come near ! haters gonna hate !
Hush now, Paul, the grown-ups are talking
@Paul – please explain the ways that, in your opinion Android is always trying to catch up to Apple. Just curious.
I’m a huge android fan but compared to apples stability its miles behind. I have to restart my one x pretty much every day. never did it with the iPhone. think ill be going back to an iPhone. the intergration with other apple products is pretty flawless. the hardware between the likes of the s3 and iphone are pretty much the same so its hard to compare.
Saw this phone a number of weeks back online and thought no way this could be the next “big release”.has apple lost their design flair and innovativeness?this phone coupled with iTunes has paved the way for me to the dark side: S3
I think you mean “The Light”.
YAY!
epic fail,nothing new or innovative here,galaxy s3 much better,the magic died with Steve jobs,now who’s got the best deal for me to upgrade to new iPhone?
I hate this type of misinformation.
Prices 199, 299, 399…my @ss…
With 2 year contract and in USA.
Yeah, I can sell you 2012 BMW car for 500 euro OK… if you pay me grand a month for next 5 years.
LOL
If the post price let it be RRP of sim-free phone not that bull…
Have all those in western society who would previously have been religious nuts now become the 1.2bn APPostLEs ?? It’s more than just a brand it’s a belief system.
Could this release be called the fifth amendment since that is about the size of the changes?
It’s absolutely ridiculous when people comment on an article stating the fact that they are not bothered by news in the article……… Here’s an idea don’t read it and certainly don’t comment. Some people are interested in reading it …….
so you only want to read happy everything is great comments? best of luck with that
Underwhelmed. I think I’ll keep my 4s for a while yet.
pish
Very interesting comparison chart on all the premium models of the main brands – Apple, Samsung, HTC and Nokia http://mashable.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-compared/
Spoiler – Apple don’t do so well.
I see Paul Mallon and the rest of the Android brotherhood are out in force this evening, must be a busy night for you lot.
Indeed it is, having great fun!
Phones have cameras now ,cool!
Ok, I like Apple, i have an iPhone, I may upgrade to the 5 in time, but seeerriousssly journal, enough of the appledom hyping every few hours !!
Completely not even arsed to look at it on the interwebs. A new iPhone! Big swingin mickey! People who get excited over new phones need to get out more. And not walk into lamp posts while they’re texting.
people who don’t get excited over new phones don’t generally take the time to read an article about a new phone and most certainly don’t take the time to post comments on an article about a new phone.
“walk into lamp posts while texting”…..or while taking pictures….
@Carlos – Except that its great fun to watch the fanboys on either side go on about how great their phone manufacturer is and how this is the best phone every and how they hate the other side and all their stuff is rubbish and how their dad has a better car than your dad, so there!
It’s fun watching the children play. :-)
Theres an app to stop walking into things while texting.
cant remember the name though cause its a ridiculous concept
It’s fun playing too Jim, give it a go :-D
Why the obsession with ios 6?…
It’s ‘Aluminium’
Will you sell it for scrap boss?
Disappointing overall. I was expecting something really exciting but it’s not there. The loss of Steve Jobs is apparent. Good article on the BBC website which sums it up for me:
Even if I had the money, I couldn’t be bothered.
The iPhone’s WiFi does not run at 5GHz, it operates in the 5GHz spectrum, which means it’s compatible with WiFi A/B/G/N.
As for the inclusion of LTE support, that could be Apple’s undoing as HTC are very close to having both the new iPad and any other Apple devices using LTE (the iPhone 5) banned from the US for patent violations.
The 4G LTE won’t be available in Ireland for a few months, 4G licences were only auctioned by Comreg this summer.
Actually the first 4G licence was awarded by ComReg in 2007, to Digiweb. They also were allocated the recycled prefix 088 http://media.digiweb.ie/pr/2007/05/04/digiweb-mobile-takes-088/
I stand to be corrected but I’m quite certain that digiweb doesn’t use LTE, no provider in Ireland currently offers LTE.
I have never had a mobile phone..
I much prefer to write a letter and post it.. Stamps are very reasonable…and no hidden charges..
omg… ure actually living in the stone age with your stamps…
There is no hidden charges with 48 … free calls free txts.. numpty….
its simlar to pushing a square wheel uphill….
cool im sure
A real pat on the back to those guys working non stop in Foxconn to make sure everyone has their latest fix of Apple :D
Think smoke signals cheaper
“Sorry, no T-Mobile” – is this a copy and paste job?
Samsung me arse! Apple is the most VALUABLE company on the WORLD, if they brought out a phone that could fly people hear would hate on it, never seen such a bunch of wingers in me life as what is on journal.ie!
Not true.
here*
I love apple! To the CORE!!
I saw what you did there Nigel.
Introducing the new Samsung s3.Probably the best Iphone ever.
A man bag is required to carry a S3.
If you want something that big then why not buy a tablet instead?
I wonder what part of it will fail first. I’m posting this from an early iPhone4 with a broken power button, a well known fail, but still not reported as much as the signal drop.
No one has mentioned the fact that the 5 will have a different connector…all those docks etc will be useless without some kind of clunky adapter!
I hate the current iPhone connector. The new one has to be a big improvement.
On a side note, whatever happened the European agreement to standardise phone connections/chargers?
Apple ignored it.
No, they provide a workaround in the form of Lightning to microUSB adapter. You can buy it in Apple store for €19 (seriously). Apparently that’s good enough.
I wasn’t aware of that. But why not just go for microUSB in the first place? Since they were changing anyway.
Because they “think different” I guess… Plus you can make some money on proprietary accessories!
@Cpm – oh im sorry i thought being 19 nowadays means your an adult … but its real mature of you to bring age into it.
Its just the new Iphone is not miles ahead of the S3, its not even better than it…
I think he meant mental age.
the s3 is a poor phone at best. the highlights were gimiky and hardly work. I worked in a mobile phone store and the Samsung rep couldnt get them to work. we also had quite a few returned faulty.the build of the phone is very cheap for a 500$plus phone. in my option the s2 is a better bet or the one x
I know people are saying this phone has a lack of innovation but honestly is there much more apple, Samsung and the likes can really add to a phone that hasn’t already been thought of and done?! Even siri is a bit of a stupid gimmick when you think about it
It’s honestly not worth changing from the 4s so?
I own a Samsung nexus s…googles flagship phone from 2 years ago. I have had multiple issues with software crashes, lack of responsiveness as well as a myriad of network issues (to do with the phone, not my provider) and I’m very tempted to switch to an iPhone.
IPhones are extremely stable, and while limited in certain areas eg. Open source and customisation, this is not necessarily a bad thing. I’ve been an avid android fan due to the openness of the system, however I think it may start to be its downfall because of fragmentation.
Yes agreed apple are stable but from s2 till s3 Samsung have got it right. The ice cream sandwich android system is new improved and far more stable. Couple of years ago I’d not touch android but now it’s far far superior.
People vote with wallets so lets see at years end who has more control of the markets and in my humble opinion it won’t be apple not even close
thing is James apple hold 30% market share with one phone. android will always outsell the iPhone. but individually an android phone will never live up to iPhone sells. android op is still way behind the apple os. I’m not a iPhone head I have a one x. it crashes or apps crash all the time. the s3 is a poor fine looks creap and the highlights are very gimiky. there’s better phones for ur money.
My nokia is just fine. Make calls/texts fine.
sent from my ipad
I think I’ll wait for the iPhone 6.
I green thumbed that by the way! Wasn’t aware of all that, I suppose I myself am one of those blinded by the apple thing! Maybe it’s time for a change!
Cheers! check out this link CPM posted above to get an idea what I’m talking about:
note the GS3 is quad core outside the USA.
16Gb iPhone 5 should be €154 on a 2 year contract according to Apple. Watch the HUGE mark up here in Ireland. Rip off republic!!!
18 month contract the iPhone will be free in Ireland. Quite the markup
18 month contract the iPhone will be free in Ireland. Quite the markup
they are us prices… I’d wait for the Irish providers to bring out there prices. meteor had the 4s for free.
Just proof that competition is good for innovation. Be disloyal to both and we will all have better devices.
Spot on!
Looks like Samsung are going to sue Apple over the increased size of the iphone.
@Paul Mallon, there is an app in the Samsung store to prolong your battery called Green Power. I get more than a full day out of my S3 now and I would be a heavy user.
cool, but Garreth was implying that your android phones battery life won’t be worth anything without these apps, I get a full day without them.
If I can get more than a day with them all the better. I’ll check it out.
Bring back Steve Jobs!
As an owner of both iPhone and android there is one main difference. iPhones work as soon as you switch them on. Androids do not.
There is no need for apps to kill other apps, apps to monitor battery life as you see the percentage drop like a fly that has been swatted.
Who needs the customisation of android? As a user I certainly didn’t.
iPhone’s work when used. Simple choice between different the two ios’s.
People who kill apps don’t properly understand how the android platform works, you’re not supposed to kill them, android phones keep the most recently used applications active for quick access, android kills the least used apps itself when you load a new app that requires the memory. True multi-tasking, don’t think the iPhone had that either, not sure if 5 does. You don’t need apps to monitor the battery life, some widgets are useful if you like a big icon on your screen, but you don’t need them. I’m getting nearly 11 hours out of my GS3 without any battery monitors.
You just confirmed my point. iPhone’s just work, Androids don’t.
lol, OK.
While I have a 4s, I love it, and having the 3 models before it too, i never had a problem with any iPhone. They are simple to use and they do what I want.
Now, I could probably get the iPhone 5 on a free upgrade, and I’m already with O2 for years so another 18 months doesn’t bother me. Infact, I haven’t paid for any of my iPhones up front with cash, it’s just been lobbed into the contract. Grand job.
I can sell my as new 4s for about €300 tomorrow, so I’m up money and a new phone.
My only dilemma is the accessories I have bought for my phones won’t work with the new one, unless I use the adapter. And looking at them all, they might not let the longer iPhone 5 fit into them.
Hey phone snobs!
Try going a week or two without using technology like this and see how much you appreciate it. People today are so blasé about so much, technology, politics, music, film. Isn’t it about time to count our blessings and appreciate these things instead of whining on the internet? Just saying guys…
I believe it’s called first world problems :)
try to get to the place u have never been before without google maps which u have on phone…
or try to order food so its nice and hot waiting for u at doorstep when u arrive home after busy day without using phone…
it just makes life easy, and these days people want to live easy way, so I think most of them appreciate any sort of smartphone in their pockets.
Anyone interested to buy an iPhone4 black, 16 gb, December 2010, unlocked, with cover and in perfect conditions?
If yes, contact me: bebofolies@gmail.com (Dublin).
Atleast you don’t need shovels for hands to reach the other side of the screen.
I’ll stick with my 4s, great phone and looks so much better then sg3 but can’t wait for ios6.
The a6 chip that goes into the Iphone Basically it’s the heart of the device that goes into the Iphone is built and owned by Samsung. So if it not for Samsung Iphone will never been invented. I have a Samsung. Long live the king
What’s “not true” Paul Mallon?
I’d praise Apple for innovative technology, I’d be more than happy to be blown away by the iPhone 5, but their’s nothing there to rave about really. Most techies who are into mobiles will go with what’s best, irrespective of brand.
But given the way Apple locks down their OS and doesn’t allow personalisation, that generally means people who like playing with their technology will rule out the iPhone straight away, and that might come across as hating on the iPhone but its not, it’s just there are better phones out there.
Apple pitch everything as new, innovative ideas, better, thinner, faster as if they are leading the industry – they’re not, they’re careful to talk about everything in relation to the previous iPhones these days.
Go take a look at the keynote speech for the first iPhone, THAT was innovative, THAT was industry leading, THAT was a world changing device. But now, on version 5 they’re still trotting out the same phone, pushing “innovations” that other companies have had for ages now and claiming it as “new” like they’re revolutionising the industry every time. iPhone 4 was a nice upgrade too, lovely design, but aside from that there’s really nothing special there at all.
My point is it’s not true that everyone here are wingers who are gonna hate no matter what. It’s not 2007 any more, Apple need to seriously raise their game if they want to compete into the future. The iPhone 5 is nothing special, and a lot of Apples policies in relation to their app store and customisation of the phone are too restrictive for a lot of people.
The bigger they are the harder they fall and all that.
@biggans 31
not all those problems are to do with the network. they can be hardware/software faults. one s and v and signal problems when they where released.
Anyone any clue if Siri will work in Ireland on iOS 6?
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