On Wednesday, Apple revealed the new iPhone 5 with LTE and a larger screen The Verge was live on the scene covering the event from every angle. We have rounded up all the important details here in this StoryStream, from details on the device itself, price, availability, and all the technologies built into the iPhone 5.
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The new iPhone 5: everything you need to know
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September 24, 2012
iPhone 5 sales exceed five million after first weekend, more than 100 million devices updated to iOS 6
Unsurprisingly, Apple's iPhone 5 had a massive first weekend — the company is reporting sales in excess of five million devices over the first weekend of retail availability.
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September 21, 2012
Apple shows off the iPhone 5 in new commercials
To accompany today's launch of the iPhone 5, Apple has posted a new series of commercials showing off the device.
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September 21, 2012
Confirmed: Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked, can be used freely on GSM networks (updated)
New owners of the Verizon iPhone 5 are being met with an unexpected but welcome surprise today: the device comes fully unlocked out of the box.
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September 21, 2012
Thousands queue in the dark as the iPhone 5 goes on sale
Apple's iPhone 5 starts to go on sale across the world, as thousands of consumers queue for Cupertino's latest gadget.
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September 21, 2012
iPhone 5 taken apart in detailed iFixit teardown
iFixit has begun its teardown of the iPhone 5.
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September 21, 2012
iPhone 5 review
Apple's latest smartphone gets a bigger screen, LTE, and more power — but does it keep the crown?
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September 21, 2012
iOS 6 review
Apple's latest iPhone and iPad OS offers a new Maps experience and small, iterative improvements elsewhere in the OS.
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September 17, 2012
Apple's new Lightning connector sends shockwaves through the accessory market
Apple's new Lightning connector is putting accessory manufacturers on edge, many of whom will be financially affected by the need to support it.
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September 17, 2012
iPhone 5 breaks Apple and AT&T sales records in 'most successful iPhone launch ever' (update)
The iPhone 5 has set a new pre-order record for AT&T, the carrier announced today, selling faster than any previous iPhone.
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September 14, 2012
The iPhone 5: a secret unkept
The iPhone 5 was Apple's worst kept secret to date.
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September 14, 2012
iPhone 5 now available to pre-order in US, UK, and 7 other countries (updated)
The iPhone 5 is now available to pre-order.
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September 13, 2012
Apple says Lightning to HDMI and Lightning to VGA adapters are on the way
An Apple spokesperson told The Verge that Lightning to HDMI and Lightning to VGA cables "will be available in the coming months."
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September 13, 2012
Unlocked iPhone 5 won't be available in the US right away, will start at $649
We spoke with several Apple Store customer service representatives today, who informed us that the unlocked iPhone 5 won't be available in the US for several weeks, though Canadian customers will be able to pre-order the device right away.
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September 13, 2012
For app developers, iPhone 5's bigger screen is a mixed blessing
It happens every year. Apple announces a new iPhone and iOS, and developers have about a week to update their apps to work on the new hardware and software. Most years, the process isn't too difficult, but some years, Apple updates the iPhone's display and developers need to put in extra legwork to prevent their apps from looking like crap. Last year it was adapting to the retina screen and this year its adapting to the larger screen. No one wants their app enveloped by ugly black letterboxes. Fortunately, developers say that updating apps for the iPhone 5's 4-inch screen won't be as tough as you might expect. But is taller better?
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September 13, 2012
Apple taking iPhone 5 pre-orders on September 14th starting at 12:01AM PT
Apple will begin accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 5 at 12:01AM PT on September 14th.
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September 13, 2012
The iPhone 5 forecast: a predictable 73 degrees and sunny
Apple's iPhone 5 has been announced and it looks like a wonder of engineering, but is there enough innovation on iOS 6?
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September 13, 2012
Cricket to offer prepaid iPhone 5 from September 28th
Cricket Wireless has become the first US prepaid carrier to announce availability of Apple's recently-unveiled iPhone 5, with the company planning to sell the device from September 28th.
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September 13, 2012
Sprint says its iPhone 5 won't have HD Voice support
One of the new iPhone 5 hardware features announced yesterday was support for wideband audio — or HD voice — which increases the fidelity of voice calls. In the US, the only carrier that has publicly announced support for the HD voice protocol is Sprint, but Phonescoop has learned that the iPhone 5 won't work over Sprint's version of HD voice.
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September 13, 2012
Official Apple list shows international availability for each iOS 6 feature
Apple has published an official list of iOS 6 features, showing availability from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.
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September 12, 2012
Apple iPhone 5 introduction event video now available online
Apple has posted video of today's iPhone 5 announcement for viewing online.