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Apple sold 47.8 iPhones last quarter

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IMG_0285-L[1]Apple proved naysayers wrong with a stellar end to 2012 selling 47.8 million iPhone 5s. But it may not be easy to keep up the rockstar results and analysts fear the Cupertino giant may have reached its peak.

This week Apple announced a reduction in orders for iPhone displays, possibly due to lower demand, lending further weight to these fears. Once the unmistakable leader in the smartphone race, Apple is losing its edge in mobile innovation and design, even as the Samsung/Google juggernaut plows steadily onward.

Apple will need to up its game in 2013 as competition throws up newer devices, designs and form factors. NFC, Wireless Charging, large high res screens, faster processors and customizable design all make the iPhone 5 look, well, a bit long in the tooth. Keep watching.

Temple Run 2: Same same, yet different

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Imangi studios announced Temple Run 2 yesterday, sequel to the hit endless running game Temple Run which was downloaded over 170 million times in 18 months across iOS and Android.

Fans of the original will find much has changed in appearance but the basic gameplay remains the same. You steal the totem and run through landscapes collecting coins and trying to avoid obstacles in your way. Swipe and tilt – up, down, left and right.

The redesigned landscapes are beautiful with scenes set in a village, a forest, down a mining shaft and even on the floating mountains of Pandora. You jump over tumbling brooks, under bridges, around strewn pottery on paths that turn, narrow and disappear with little warning. I particularly liked the mineshaft environment where you jump into a cart careening down rickety tracks – mastering the single track sharp banking move is going to take more than a *bit* of practice. You need to swipe right and left at the forks, and tilt the phone on single rail tracks.

TR 2 is heaps smoother than the original. You slide smoothly down zip lines, run up hills without breaking stride and speed around corners in a glide. Instead of demonic monkeys you now have a giant chest thumping gorilla chasing you, waiting for a trip up.

Our adventurers have new powers – gems instead of wings let you recover from death, shields against obstacles, something called ‘spawn’ (don’t know what it does yet) and more boosts and power ups to collect along the way. TR2 introduces levels – each level is a set of random objectives displayed 3 at a time, and going up levels unlocks the ability to buy more stuff with your coins.

A couple of gripes – first, the constantly rendering detailed landscapes are a processor hog and my iPhone 4S stuttered more than once especially during big scene changes. Second, the 3D rendering does not differentiate obstacles very well. Not sure if this is a deliberate move to keep the game challenging, but all too often you can’t see a rock or a turn until right on top of it.

TR2 is available free for download, supported via a range of in-app purchases. Clearly the ‘mium’ part of the ‘freemium’ model has been given a good deal of attention. In addition to coins from TR1, you can buy gems that can be used for recovering from falls for just 99c/5 gems. We do think the revenue play is more aggressive, but Imangi have developed a good game and deserve to profit from all the millions of wasted hours around the globe.

Temple Run 2 is free on iOS and will be available on Android in soon.

Apple Store takes over the Telstra shop in iOS 6 Maps

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In a bold move, Apple Store takes over the Telstra shop across the road in iOS 6 Maps

iPhone 5 went on sale today but the news was marred by the terrible reviews of Apple Maps popping up from around the planet.

Too many times in the past Apple have rejected features and functionality stating they are not ready for primetime. Remember Adobe Flash? Clearly Maps in its current form would fall squarely in the not-ready category and Apple should have waited to get it right before unilaterally replacing the well established Google Maps in iOS 6.

This tumblr blog is already filled up with user submitted images of missing, distorted and inaccurate data, and there are reports that Google have already submitted a Maps app waiting for approval with Apple.

This report from guardian.co.uk

Google, I hear from roundabout sources, is enjoying the bad press Apple is suffering. It would be surprising if its mappers could resist some schadenfreude, since they are very proud of their work; having it rejected wholesale must be galling.

Predictably Apple take no responsibility for the mess. While they haven’t yet accused users of holding the phone wrong, Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller told AllThingsD

“Customers around the world are upgrading to iOS 6 with over 200 new features including Apple Maps, our first map service. We are excited to offer this service with innovative new features like Flyover and Siri integration, and free turn by turn navigation. We launched this new map service knowing that it is a major initiative and we are just getting started with it. We are continuously improving it, and as Maps is a cloud-based solution, the more people use it, the better it will get. We’re also working with developers to integrate some of the amazing transit apps in the App Store into iOS Maps. We appreciate all of the customer feedback and are working hard to make the customer experience even better.”

People can report  inaccuracies by tapping on the page curl on the bottom right corner of Maps which brings up a screen to capture feedback. Yes it is a matter of time before the problem is fixed. But in the short term Apple seem to be okay to let users suffer the downgrade.

 

Apple iOS 6: worth the upgrade?

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Today Apple rolled out the all new iOS6 to older iPhones (3GS, 4 and 4S), iPads (2 and New) and the iPod (4th gen). iOS6 was first announced earlier this year at WWDC and the new iPhone 5 will showcase all of it’s new features in full rounded corner glory. But older devices will also get the iOS6 experience, albeit in a somewhat limited way.

The update is available Over The Air (OTA) or by plugging the into iTunes. Apple have introduced over 200 modifications, most good, some okay and for the first time, some not good at all. Here is how it breaks up -

The Good

1. Siri Update. Siri was launched last year but failed to live up to the hype – poor voice recognition and server delays meant that it never reached beyond a novelty trick to impress friends. iOS 6 gives Siri a big boost – now you can post tweets and updates and it integrates with movies, sports and restaurant guides (not available yet for Australia).

2. Passbook. Apple’s new app for managing coupons and passes in the one place. Just a few merchants at launch but more committing support everyday. Initially Australians will be able to use Passbook with Virgin boarding passes, Event cinemas, Ticketek and a few others. Plus international chains like Target and Starbucks are likely to get on board in time.

From Apple AU

“Wake your iPhone or iPod touch, and passes appear on your Lock screen at the appropriate time and place — like when you reach the airport or walk into the store to redeem your gift card or coupon.”

3. New Facebook app. Facebook rewrote the iPhone 5 app from scratch integrating deeply into all aspects of the phone make it a breeze to use. But as a sneaky aside, they (Facebook) overwrote people’s personal email ids with UserName@facebook.com which directs all messages to the Facebook inbox. iOS 6 update will push Facebook emails instead of actual email ids when contacts are synched up unless people manually update their email addresses stored within Facebook.

…plus about 150 more

The Bad

1. Server traffic. With millions of users downloading iOS6 simultaneously today, the installs are painfully slow. Better to wait a few days before things settle down a bit.

2. Minor glitches. Already there are user reports of issues like problems with WiFi connectivity and synching contacts. Going by past experience rolling out a new OS update to millions of users always throws up unexpected bugs. Patience is recommended.

The Ugly

This section title is a stretch, but go with the flow hey!

1. Apple Maps. The new homegrown Maps app replaces Google maps and is very much work-in-progress. It lacks features that we’ve come to take completely for granted – streetview, turn by turn navigation, traffic information. Even the map data is outdated with limited info on non-metro locations particularly in Australia, in some places theres cloud cover obscuring the satellite view. 3D maps are limited to large cities and Flyover is mostly a gimmick. In practical terms Apple Maps is definitely a step backward.

Google do not have a dedicated maps app for iOS, but you can browse to maps.google.com in your iPhone safari browser, and choose to ‘Install the web app on your phone’. This will create a link to Google Maps on your phone. It is a web app but you almost wont know the difference.

2. Removed YouTube. Apple are really going after Google hard. In a unique move, iOS6 actually deletes the YouTube app from the phone. Of course you can just browse to the app store and just download it again. But a strange and somewhat petty move on Apple’s part.

Verdict: is the iOS 6 worth the upgrade

Yes it is, but proceed with caution and not right away.

Did you get the updates? Tell us about your experience in the comments.

 

iPhone 5 vs Galaxy S3: Fight

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Browse around the interwebs for iPhone 5 news and inevitably you will run into comments by Android and Windows fans dissing the new phone for being too meh! Is there any merit to these claims? We pit the all new iPhone5 against the very successful Galaxy S3.

Size:

iPhone5: 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.31 inches

Galaxy S3: 5.37 x 2.77 x 0.33 inches

Apple announced that the iPhone 5 was the thinnest phone ever. While not strictly true, at 7.6mm thickness it is certainly one of the thinnest around especially for a phone this packed with tech. At 8.6mm the Galaxy S3 is a millimeter thicker.

Galaxy S3 is quite obviously the bigger phone by far, both in size and weight and which one you like comes down to personal preference of how much phone you like to hold.

Screen:

iPhone 5:  4″ screen, 1146 x 640, 326 pixels per inch

Galaxy S3:  4.8″ screen, 1280 x 720, 306 pixels per inch

The S3 has a much bigger screen, but iPhone 5 Retina display is higher resolution. In reality both phone displays are pretty amazing as the human eye cannot differentiate pixels after 300 ppi, so the difference in pixel density is academic.

Storage and memory:

iPhone 5:  16GB, 32GB and 64GB. 1 GB RAM

Galaxy S3:  16GB, 32GB and 64GB. 2 GB RAM

iPhone 5 comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions, same as the Galaxy S3. But Galaxy S3 offers the option to adding an SD card for expansion and portability. Apple iPhones have never had the option for expanded memory and that is why most apps ported from iOS to Android do not offer the option to be moved to memory card which can be rather annoying.

Why do you need that much storage? 1 min of video with the 1080p HD camera can take up about 200 MB of space, and movies, games and music chew through storage pretty quick. Also it is a lot cheaper to add more storage when you run short rather than upgrading the phone.

The iPhone 5 has 1 GB RAM (made by Samsung!) – exactly half of S3′s 2 GB. Apple claim that the iOS6 doesn’t need that much RAM to run. But thanks to all that memory, the S3 can do cool multi tasking tricks like playing full HD video while also browsing the web or making phone calls. Will the difference in RAM translate into a difference in performance? We’ll know only when the live benchmark tests come out.

Processor:

iPhone 5: Dual core A6 CPU

Galaxy S3: 1.5 GHz Quad core Exynos CPU

Apple claim the new processor is twice as fast as the iPhone 4S. In Australia the Galaxy S3 non-LTE version has a quad core processor while the LTE version is dual core due to technical limitations. When we pit the two 4G LTE models against each other on CPU, both are about equal in power and speed. Of course Apple are known to squeeze every bit of speed out of their hardware and the iPhone 5 may yet surprise in real life tests.

Battery:

iPhone 5: 8 hours talk, 8 hours browsing, 10 hours video playback

Galaxy S3: 8 hours talk, 2100mAh battery

Android phones will usually do better on talk time compared to screen time as the large screens need a lot of juice to keep fully lit. Interestingly Windows phones are better at display power management as they have predominantly white text on black backgrounds that consume less power. It will be interesting to see how the iPhone 5 battery stacks up in real life. LTE is a big power hog and battery life will fluctuate wildly depending on whether LTE is on or off.

Build:

iPhone 5:  Glass and aluminium

Galaxy S3: Polycarbonate plastic

The new iPhone does away with the glass backplate of iPhone 4S, replacing it with two tone aluminium. This makes the phone less prone to breakage and also lighter in weight compared to its predecessor.

The Galaxy S3 is heavier even though it is made of lighter polycarbonate plastic, main reason being the massive 2100 mAh battery. The plastic body feels flimsy but is actually quite durable and scratch resistant.

Camera:

iPhone 5 – Rear: 8MP, LED flash, 1080p HD video.

Samsung Galaxy S3 – Rear: 8MP, LED flash, 1080p HD video.

Both cameras are similar on paper with 8 MP resolution and LED flash, and 1080p video. Both phones also have front cameras with 720p video. The iPhone 5 camera software has been updated for faster photos, image stabilization, face recognition and panorama photos.

Galaxy S3 camera is one of its biggest strengths with a suite of features including face recognition, burst mode, panorama mode, best click and more. Pictures from the S3 camera are stunning, as are the promotional iPhone 5 shots.

Connectors

iPhone 5: Smaller data connector called lightning

Samsung Galaxy S3: Standard micro USB 2.0 port

Apple have introduced yet another non-standard connector called Lightning which in reality is just the usual USB 2.0 port configured in a way to make them more money. The new port will not work with any of the existing Apple accessories and will need a $35.00 adaptor to work with older docks.

Galaxy S3 port is exactly the same as the iPhone 5 but in the globally accepted standard micro USB configuration.

Operating System:

iPhone 5: iOS 6

Galaxy S3: Android ICS with TouchWiz, upgrading soon to Jellybean

This here is the main point of difference between the two phones. The iOS 6 comes with new features like Apple 3D Maps, turn-by-turn navigation, a new Facebook app built from ground up,  improved Siri voice recognition, iCloud storage, updates to the camera software,  all new Passbook app and another 650,000 apps in the Appstore. iOS6 integrates seamlessly into the Apple/Mac environment.

Galaxy S3 runs on Android Icecream Sandwich operating system customised with Samsung’s TouchWiz overlay. Samsung have added a heap of features on top of the Google OS – improved voice recognition (S Voice), improved NFC based file transfer (S Beam), face recognition tools, new camera features, and unique almost novelty additions like smart stay, smart alerts and direct call. The S3 is set to receive a Jelly Bean upgrade soon and we hope Samsung will TouchWiz it with a lighter hand.

Pricing:

iPhone 5 16GB – Outright: $799

Galaxy S3 16 GB – Outright: $549

iPhone 5 16GB – 2 year contract: $18/month on Virgin Big Plan 29

Galaxy S3 16 GB – 2 year contract: $20/month on Virgin Big Plan 29

Verdict:

Both iPhone 5 and Galaxy S3 are excellent phones with comparable hardware specifications. Anyone would be very happy with either phone depending on what operating system they preferred. But we expected more than ‘comparable’ from the much awaited iPhone 5 – we expected a smartphone that blew minds with its awesomeness! And that this new iPhone does not do.

 

5 tips on choosing the best plan for iPhone 5

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Planning to get a new iPhone 5 on contract? Here are 5 tips to guide you along.

1. Watch included data and excess data rates. All iPhone 5 plans come with included data, but it can range from a tiny 200 MB all the way to 4GB, more if you add on a data pack. iPhone 5 is 4G enabled which means high speed data wherever there is coverage. But 4G speeds make it all too easy to go over included data allowance and you dont want to be slugged with excess usage charges a month down the track. If you are likely to be online while out and about, try and pick the highest level of included data you can afford.

2. Pick the contract term right for you. You can get the iPhone 5 outright at the  Apple online store and pair it with a no contract SIM, or get the phone on a 12 or 24 month contract.  Nowadays new phones are released every few months. And if you like to be up to speed with the latest in gadgets, the flexibility of outright purchase or 12 month plans may be the better option to a 2 year contract.

3. Check network coverage at home, commute and work. Telstra and Optus/Virgin are still in the process of rolling out their 4G networks, and Vodafone will go live early 2013. Make sure you check the coverage to know what data speeds to expect. iPhone 5 is designed to fall back to 3G or even 2G networks when higher speeds are unavailable.

4. Get the plan right for your usage, not the one that looks cheapest on paper. Most people find it hard to change their calling habits, so pick the plan thats meets your current usage pattern. Cheaper plans come with less included value and if you exceed the plan inclusions, expect to pay significant excess charges. Better to pick a plan that is a few dollars more per month to avoid paying hundreds in excess charges. Use our free mobile deal finder tool to work out which one plan is best for your usage.

5. Consider your existing contract. The iPhone 5 will be around tomorrow so don’t rush to break your existing contract and pay early termination fees. If you are getting towards the end of your current contract, call your provider to negotiate a recontract for the iPhone 5. Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and Virgin all run customer retention programs and would love to have you locked in with them again right away, rather than wait till the end of your contract and risk losing you to another provider.

Bonus tip: The iPhone 5 comes in 16, 32 and 64 GB storage options. Pick the highest storage you can afford. The 8 MP camera with HD video can fill up the phone very quickly and unlike Android phones, the iPhone 5 doesn’t allow you to add memory cards when you run out of space.

 

New: Australian iPhone 5 plans announced

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As promised Australian carriers started accepting iPhone 5 pre-orders today. Most carriers have chosen to keep prices in line with iPhone 4S plans from last year though overall plans have become a bit more expensive across the board.

The iPhone 5 pre-orders will be available in stores on the 21st of September depending on stock.

Telstra was the first carrier off the block to announce their pricing – premium pricing on Australia’s premium 4G network. On Telstra plans for the 16GB version start at $67/month on the $60 plan for a 2 year contract. The plan comes with $600 included credit and 1 GB data. This is a full $20 more than comparable plans with other carriers.

As you can see in this screenshot, iPhone 5 16GB is free on higher plans. The 32GB version costs $11 on the S ($60) plan, $6 on the M ($80) plan and free on L ($100) and XL ($130) plans. M, L and XL plans come with 1 GB bonus data for the first 12 months. 64GB iPhone 5 is $17 on Small, $12 on Medium, $8 on Large and $7 on XL plans.

For the past couple of years Telstra has run an aggressive customer acquisition program with very competitive pricing. But now that phase appears to be well and truly over as they move back into a premium pricing model. Plans with bundled phones start at $60 and the included value on the new plans has reduced by nearly 20% compared to what it was six months ago. The iPhone 5 is not available on any of the old ‘grandfathered’ plans and users must sign up to one of the 4 new (more expensive) plans to get it on Telstra.

Optus plans started from a more reasonable $48/month for iPhone 5 16GB. Best suited to light users, this $30 plan comes with just $200 credit and 200 MB data. At the other end is the $129 Plan similar to Telstra’s XL plan with unlimited calls and 4 GB included data.

Plans for the iPhone 5 32GB start at $52/month on the lowest $30 plan going upto $82/month on the $80 plan before becoming free on higher plans. The 64GB version will set you back $57/month on the lowest $30 plan going upto $108/month on the $99 plan before becoming free on the top plan.

Optus are still in the process of rolling out their 4G networks so users may not enjoy the advertised 25 Mbps download speeds initially. However new cellsites are going live at a very decent clip. Just today Optus announced that the Melbourne 4G network is now live, bringing the Victorian capital at par with Sydney and Perth ahead of the new phone release.

Vodafone plans are at par with Optus and Virgin, though we did expect them to be cheaper given the lack of a 4G network. Vodafone made some changes to their plans across the board – monthly costs increased by $1 on most plans, included data reduced for mid range plans, new bonus options like infinite text and free on-net calls on some plans and some changes to the SIM only plans. Overall the changes appear to match the overarching Australian trend of lowering value in mobile plans.

iPhone 5 16GB on Vodafone starts at $48/month on the $30 Plan, again best suited to light users, and goes to $60/month on the $50 Plan before becoming free on higher plans.

32GB iPhone 5 plans start at $52/month on the $30 Plan going to $58/month on the $40 Plan, $64/month on the $50 Plan, $70/month on the $60 Plan and $82/month on the $80 Plan.

Vodafone are the only carrier to offer 12 month iPhone 5 plans. This 1 year option does not come cheap but offers more flexibility; you could potentially be out of contract by the time the iPhone 6 comes around! The 16 GB version costs $78/month on the lowest $30 Plan – a full $30 more per month than the 24 month contract. At the top end it costs $120/month to get the iPhone 5 on the $100 Plan on a 12 month contract.

Finally we get to iPhone 5 plans from Virgin. As Virgin uses the Optus 4G network, users will be able to high speed data as the 4G network is rolled out to more regions in coming months.

Virgin have the best value plans – 16GB plans start at $47/month on Big Plan 29 and go to $89 for the unlimited plan with 4GB data. Unlike other carriers, the lowest plan is decent value with $450 included credit and 250 MB data.

None of the smaller carriers will be carrying the new iPhone, though we may start to see the 4S becoming available through other channels as the price comes down.

 

iPhone 5: evolutionary, not revolutionary

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The wait is over. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced the all new iPhone 5 in San Francisco today and it will be available for sale in Australia from 21 September.

[pre-order online at Apple Store AU or compare plans]

There’s an old Wayne Gretzky quote that I love: I skate to where the puck is going to be, not where it has been. We’ve always tried to do that at Apple since the very, very beginning, and we always will.

- Steve Jobs at the first iPhone launch, 2007

The new iPhone 5 doesn’t exactly live upto those lofty words, but then perhaps, it doesnt have to. It is thinner, faster, lighter than the iPhone 4S and improves it in many ways. Bigger 4 inch screen, new smaller reversible connector, 4G LTE support for Australia, nano SIM and new additions to iOS6 software. Yes the iPhone 5 is certainly better than its predecessor, but there is nothing in the new iPhone that is not already present in the market in some form or another.

What is unique however, is the Apple ecosystem that is so enmeshed into people’s lives that the hardware almost doesn’t matter. So don’t expect the lines outside Sydney and Melbourne Apple stores to disappear anytime soon.

Let us examine the updates in detail.

Hardware

4 inch screen

iPhone 5

The bigger Retina display has a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels. Width remains unchanged while height has been increased for a widescreen aspect. Tim Cook said that keeping the width constant was important for usability, to ensure easy one-handed operation as the human thumb can only stretch so far.

The extra real estate is able to accommodate a fifth row of icons and widescreen videos. Existing apps will work fine without requiring any changes except they will be ‘letterboxed’ to allow for the taller screen. The new phone is 18% thinner and 20% lighter. Some reviewers go on to say,”it is so light that it feels hollow”. The glass plate on the back has been replaced with two tone aluminium.

Faster A6 chipset

A6 chip: 2X power 2X graphics

The dual core A6 processor is a marked improvement in speed over the iPhone 4S. It is twice as fast and can handle twice the graphics compared to the older A5 chip. Yet ‘It is powerful, but not power hungry’. This low power consumption translates into 8 hours browsing time (on LTE), 8 hours talk time and 10 hours video playback time.

 

4G LTE for Australia

The iPhone 5 will  work on GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA and LTE. And yes, unlike the New iPad, it will work fine on the 4G bands used by Optus and Telstra in Australia. To achieve full compatibility across all the LTE variants Apple have released 3 variants each customized for a different set of networks.

GSM Model A1429 is the one we will get as you can see from this table of networks supported by country.

Smaller Lightning connector

New lightning connector for iPhone 5 and iPod

The new connector makes room for a bigger battery and processor. But is also makes all old accessories obsolete though you can get an adapter for $35. It is 80% smaller,  reversible with contacts on both sides so it doesn’t matter which way you plug it in. This new connector is probably the one thing that is going to hold back the sales of iPhone 5 initially, especially amongst those that have purchased a new expensive accessory that wont work with an adapter.

8 MP iSight camera

Actual shot taken with the iPhone 5

The iPhone is one of the most popular cameras in the world. iPhone 5 keeps the back camera resolution same as iPhone 4S but it will now take pictures faster and get better results in low light conditions. New camera software includes panorama capability, better face detection and improved image stabilization and noise reduction.

We imagine 240 degree panoramas will look pretty impressive on that widescreen display.

Software

Now for the software updates. As expected iOS 6 is deeply integrated into iPhone 5 and many apps have been given a face lift for the launch.

 

iPhone 5 with iOS 6

New Maps application

3D Maps

Apple have been moving away from Google maps and iPhone 5 comes with the fully loaded version of Apple’s own mapping software. It features 3D maps where you can fly over cities, turn-by-turn directions and real time traffic data. However it is not yet clear how much of the full feature set will be available here in Australia at launch.

Improved Facebook integration

Mark Zuckerberg spoke at Techcrunch Disrupt conference yesterday and talked about how they designed the Facebook App from scratch to take full advantage of iOS6 capabilities.

Among other features users will be need to log into Facebook just once and then access the network from any app without having to log in again. And Siri will be able to post Facebook status updates based on voice input.

Redesigned native apps

All native apps have been redesigned to take advantage of the increased screen estate - Calendar App, iPhoto, iMovie and Garage Band now stretch to utilize the full screen.

Passbook

Passbook is a core feature of iOS 6. It is designed as a single point store for all tickets, coupons and passes. In Australia Virgin Airlines have already announced support for Passbook boarding passes and others are sure to follow in time.

All software changes will eventually find their way to the older gen iPhones.

Availability

Image Source: smh.com.au

iPhone 5 will come in black and white in 16, 32 and 64 GB versions for $799/$899/$999 respectively on outright purchase. Carriers are readying their iPhone 5 plans even as we speak and we expect the iPhone 5 16GB to be priced around $5-$10 on $59 Caps.

Telstra, Optus and Virgin subscribers will be able to enjoy 4G speeds while Vodafone subscribers will have to wait till 2013 before they get 4G LTE though the phone will work fine on the current network.

We’ll be ready to compare iPhone 5 plans as soon as they are announced.