iPhone 5S Meta Hands-On: Scanning Thumbs Like a Dream (So Far)

iPhone 5S Meta Hands-On: Scanning Thumbs Like a Dream (So Far)

The iPhone 5S is finally here, complete with the long-rumored fingerprint scanner, blazing guts with a second brain, and all new colors. Sounds good, but how does it feel? How does the thumb-print scanner work? The hands-on impressions have started rolling in and the verdict is: pretty great, actually.

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Apple releases final version of iOS 7 to developers ahead of September 18th launch

The general public has to wait until September 18th to get their hands on the final, non-beta version of iOS 7, but developers can get look at what’s in store for that release starting today. Apple has just released the final version, or golden master, of iOS 7 though the usual dev channels. Expectedly, it’s compatible with the iPhone 4 and later, as well as the iPad mini, iPad 2 and up, and the 5th-generation iPod touch.

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iPhone 5s vs. iPhone 5: what’s changed?

iPhone 5s vs. iPhone 5: what's changed?

The iPhone 5s has finally been unveiled. Following an intense buildup of pre-announcement hype and leaks, Apple describes its latest flagship iOS device as the “most forwarding-thinking iPhone yet.” Wondering how the specs compare to the regular ‘ol 5, though? We’re glad you asked because we’ve laid it all out just past the break.

Check out our liveblog of Apple’s event to get the latest news as it happens!

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How the iPhone 5S Stacks Up Against Its Biggest Competitors

How the iPhone 5S Stacks Up Against Its Biggest Competitors

As always happens, people were already lining up for Apple’s newest iteration of its flagship phone even before we had any real idea what they were even in line for. But now that the iPhone 5S is here, speculation is over and we can actually see whether or not all that camping out was worth it. Here’s how the 5S stacks up to the smartphone market’s top dogs.

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Holy hell.

Holy hell. The Apple Store website has unlocked pricing for the plastic, "affordable" iPhone 5C at $550 and $650 for 16GB and 32GB models, respectively. What?

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The New iPhone Camera Has Dual-Flash, Slow-Mo Video, and “DSLR” Autofocus

The New iPhone Camera Has Dual-Flash, Slow-Mo Video, and "DSLR" Autofocus

Today, we got a look at the the future of the iPhone camera. Apple’s doubling down on its imaging tech in the hopes that it can catch the eye of the people who really care about the quality of their images. Here’s what you need to know about the future of your memory maker.

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iOS 7 will be 64-bit, just like the iPhone 5s’ new A7 chip

iOS 7 will be 64-bit, just like the iPhone 5s' new A7 chip

In addition to announcing its new 64-bit A7 chip, which will power the flagship iPhone 5s, Apple also revealed that iOS 7 itself will be 64-bit. This means a native 64-bit kernel, along with 64-bit libraries and drivers. Accordingly, all of the native apps that come baked into iOS have been retooled to serve up faster performance (don’t worry, iOS 7 will still run 32-bit apps from third-party developers). For devs who do want to make the switch, Apple is promising a “seamless” transition, though details are light at the moment. In the meantime, between the A7 chip and this software tune-up, Apple is promising the CPU performance will be 40 times what we saw in the original iPhone. Then again, comparing the new iPhones to the one that came out in 2007 isn’t a very helpful comparison — you might just have to wait for our initial hands-on and, later, a full review.

Check out all the coverage at our iPhone ‘Special Event‘ 2013 event hub!

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Apple’s New A7 Processor Has Crazy Graphics, Also a Motion Sensing Chip

Apple's New A7 Processor Has Crazy Graphics, Also a Motion Sensing Chip

During today’s iPhone keynote, Apple announced the new A7 chip, featuring supercharged graphics powers and a new motion-sensing "M7" chip that enables all of iOS 7’s powerful new features. Let’s take a look under the glass at the speedy monster that makes the magic happen—and will open the door to all sorts of new apps in the future.

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Apple’s New, Colorful iPhone 5C Is Full of iPhone 5 Guts

Apple's New, Colorful iPhone 5C Is Full of iPhone 5 Guts

We’d all heard the rumors—the many, many rumorsbut it’s finally official. Apple has just announced a new, alterna-iPhone that’s coming to you in a rainbow of colors for (slightly) less money. But the real question is what’s lying beneath those pretty colors—something we actually haven’t heard too much about. And as it turns out, the 5C is just a dressed up iPhone 5.

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iPhone 5C: Apple’s Colorful Budget Phone Is Real and $100 on Contract

iPhone 5C: Apple's Colorful Budget Phone Is Real and $100 on Contract

We’ve been hearing rumors of a new iPhone breed for years, and now it’s finally here. Apple’s new plastic-backed, color-coated iPhone 5C is a $100 option for a whole new generation of iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know.

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