iPhone 5 Stories October 26
You may remember that, back in July, Apple released rare bug-fix updates for older versions of its operating system: iOS 10.3.4 and iOS 9.3.6. This was necessary to help keep older iPhones and iPads maintain accurate location functionality as the GPS network goes through a time rollover transition.
However, the problem is even more serious for iPhone 5. Apple is sending out alerts to iPhone 5 owners that their phones must be updated to iOS 10.3.4 before November 3. If the iPhone 5 is not updated in time, it will be unable to connect to the internet entirely, including web browsing in Safari, email, iCloud and App Store services.
iPhone 5 Stories October 31, 2018
Update: Apple has launched a new vintage repair pilot program to fix aging iPhones including iPhone 5.
Apple this week has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products to make a notable addition. As of October 30th, the iPhone 5 is now categorized as vintage in the United States and obsolete in the rest of the world.
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9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 5 w/ OtterBox (refurb) $100, Leather Apple Watch Band $100, iFixit Tool Kit $35, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Last Call Updates:
Cut the cord for good w/ the AmazonBasics Ultra Thin 50-mile HD Antenna for $32 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)
- This Samsung Curved Blu-Ray Player adds smart functionality to nearly any TV: $40 (Reg. $60)
- The newest Garmin Fitness Tracker delivers a ‘Suffer Score’ after each of your workouts
- JBL Control One All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor Speakers: $60 shipped (Orig. $240)
- Green Deals: 4-pack Outdoor LED Motion Lights $40, GE 3-pack A19 LED Lightbulbs $9, more
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- Sports/Fitness: Kershaw Speedsafe Folding Knife $20 (Orig. $30), more
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- Home: Brita Water Filter Pitcher $17 (Reg. $25), Die-Cast Lemon Squeezer $6, more
- Laundry detergent (Prime shipped): 81-pack Tide PODS $14 (Reg. $20), more
iPhone 5 16GB refurb with OtterBox Defender case: $100 shipped
Get Nomad’s premium Italian leather Apple Watch Strap for just $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
iFixit 64-Bit Screwdriver Kit lets you open phones, tablets, laptops, games consoles, and more: $35 (Orig. $50, CA Tax only)
Get a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40 delivered via email from PayPal (20% savings)
Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)
Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,040 (Reg. $1,299)
App Store Free App of the Week: Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)
Call of Duty iOS titles matching all-time lows: Strike Team $2 (Reg. $7), Zombies $1 (Reg. $5), more
Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more
Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, The Force Unleashed $10, more
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
iPad Pro (9.7-inch) Case with Auto Wake/Sleep in two colors: $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
- Dell 27-inch 1080p Curved Monitor w/ two HDMI inputs: $220 shipped (Reg. $300+)
- Smartphone Accessories: OLALA 13000mAh power bank w/ built-in Lightning cable $30, more
- Games/Apps: Bloodborne $20, Just Cause 3 from $34, iOS freebies, more
- A/V Receivers w/ 4K + AirPlay: Harman Kardon 7.1-Ch. $269 (Orig. $800), more
- Daily Deals: Pyle Mini LED Projector $43, Logitech M510 Wireless Laser Mouse $18, more
- Get a head start at work: learn-to-code learning bundle $59 (Orig. $924), more
- Amazon Gold Box – up to 64% off TaoTronics LED Desk Lamps from $21 (Orig. up to $40)
- New LG Nexus 5, unlocked with 32GB storage down to $149 shipped (Reg. ~$280)
- New Google Express customers can grab a $40 credit for $15 with email delivery (42% savings)
- Keep your pet in the back seat w/ a 2-pack of Etekcity’s Dog Car Seat Belt for $6 (Reg. $12)
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
iPhone 6/s/Plus, 5/s/SE & Android case sale in a variety of colors/styles from $2 shipped
OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Symmetry Series Phone Case (Various Colors): $12 shipped
LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)
Charge your iPhone 6/s on-the-go w/ this RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)
- Spring cleaning: Essential products for an organized and clutter-free bathroom
- Wired w/ digital access + Popular Science magazine bundle for $8 shipped (Reg. $25+ value)
- Keep your wine fresh w/ this 4-pack of bottle stoppers for $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)
- Taste the Rainbow! 30-Pack Skittles/Starburst Box for $18 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $30)
- Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)
- Samsung Smart HDTVs: 55-inch 4K 3D Curved $1,375 (Reg. $1,800), more
- FREE ebook: ‘Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices’ ($27 value)
- iMac 17-inch Core 2 Duo Computer (Refurb) $110 shipped (Reg. $200)
- Green Deals: Solar 8000mAh Battery Pack $11, Philips 65W LED Flood Light $5, more
- Home: NuWave’s best selling convection oven $93 (Reg. $120), more
- Sports/Fitness: Tackle Tek Nomad Lighted Backpack $117 (Reg. $140+), more
- Nike extra 20% off clearance: Free 5.0 Running Shoes (five colors) $64 (Reg. $80), more
- Golfsmith gift cards 20% off: $50 for $40, $100 for $80 with free email delivery
- Burt’s Bees Basic 3-item Face Care Kit for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $24)
- Sony’s powerful 154W AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $500+)
- Fashion: Sperry surprise 30% off sale- Men’s shoes starting at $28 shipped, much more
- Amazon Prime Member Exclusive: free 4-month subscription for top print magazines
- Here’s our first look at the new Battlefield 1 gameplay
- Green Deals: Tegu Natural Magnetic Block Sets from $9 Prime shipped, more
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- Mackie CR4 50W Creative Reference Monitor Speakers for $115 shipped (Reg. $150)
- Hamilton Beach 800-watt Big Mouth Juice Extractor w/ 20 oz pitcher $41 (Reg. $59)
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
The Thin Ice wearable cools your body in hopes of burning an additional 1,000 calories per day
- This Hybrid Tube Amp system for Raspberry Pi is ideal for DIY Audiophiles
- Vans and Nintendo team up for epic new line of NES-themed sneakers
- NERF’s upcoming Terrascout RC Drone Blaster is going to be a menace in your home
- Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful
- Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker
- Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
- Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
- SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
- Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look
- New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone
- Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
- The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
- Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
iPhone 5 Stories March 17, 2016
In January, we reported that Apple would be launching a new 4-inch iPhone in March with a design “nearly identical” to that of the iPhone 5s from 2013. Since then, several rumors and teases from various case makers have teased that the new 4-inch iPhone may have a design that looks a bit closer to the iPhone 6 in both shape and look. Checks with additional sources indicate that the iPhone SE, to be launched at Apple’s March 21st event next week, will look “almost exactly the same” as the iPhone 5s…
iPhone 5 Stories January 25, 2016
I remarked on a recent episode of 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast that the rumored 4-inch iPhone would absolutely need to take Live Photos for me to even consider giving it a serious test run. I’ve taken enough really good Live Photos — full resolution still images with brief motion and sound captured as well — on my iPhone 6s Plus that it’s one feature I wouldn’t trade.
Then on Friday we had Mark Gurman’s reporting that Apple was planning Live Photos, an iPhone 6s feature, for the expected 4-inch iPhone 5se (which likely won’t be called 6c). Today that reporting was followed up with the possibility that the iPhone 5se could have the same processor and co-processor as the iPhone 6s, albeit with fewer pixels to push with a smaller display.
Suddenly the iPhone 5se is sounding less like last year’s hardware recycled and more like a serious 4-inch phone to consider. But who is the iPhone 5se for and is it really worth considering if you’re like me and run to the latest and greatest hardware? I’m still thinking through this prospect myself, and I have a few thoughts worth considering before the device is officially unveiled …
