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* SBC Communications Inc.<ref>. ]. October 25, 2004. Accessed January 16, 2019.</ref> (1995–2005) | |||
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}}{{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0; |title=September 28, 2012<ref name="iPhone 5 release">{{cite press release | url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5.html | title=Apple Introduces iPhone 5 | publisher=] | date=September 12, 2012 | access-date=March 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015130440/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/12Apple-Introduces-iPhone-5.html|archive-date=October 15, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
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}}{{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0; |title=November 2, 2012<ref name="Iphone release China">{{cite news | url=https://www.gadgetsnow.com/personal-tech/gadgets-special/Apple-iPhone-5-finally-comes-to-India/articleshow/17060363.cms | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723181644/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-02/gadgets-special/34877478_1_nano-sim-iphone-airtel-and-aircel | url-status=live | archive-date=July 23, 2013 | title=Apple iPhone 5 finally comes to India (News Report) | date=November 2, 2012 | work=] | access-date=November 23, 2012}}</ref> | |||
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}}{{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0; |title=November 9, 2012<ref name="Iphone release Colombia">{{cite web | url=http://www.enter.co/moviles/el-iphone-5-llegara-el-9-de-noviembre/ | title=El iPhone 5 llegará el 9 de noviembre a Colombia | publisher=Enter.Co | date=October 24, 2012 | access-date=March 13, 2013 | language=es | archive-date=January 25, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125131029/http://www.enter.co/moviles/el-iphone-5-llegara-el-9-de-noviembre/ | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
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}}{{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0; |title=December 7, 2012<ref name="iPhone China release">{{cite web | url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/12/03iPhone-5-Arrives-in-South-Korea-More-Than-50-Additional-Countries-in-December.html | title=iPhone 5 Arrives in South Korea & More Than 50 Additional Countries in December (Press Release) | publisher=Apple Inc. | date=December 3, 2012 | access-date=December 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121228072646/https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/12/03iPhone-5-Arrives-in-South-Korea-More-Than-50-Additional-Countries-in-December.html |archive-date=December 28, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
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| revenue = {{increase}} {{US$|link=yes}}170.756 billion (2018) | |||
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| assets = {{increase}} {{US$|link=yes}}531 billion (2018) | |||
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| equity = {{increase}} {{US$|link=yes}}193.884 billion (2018)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://investors.att.com/~/media/Files/A/ATT-IR/financial-reports/quarterly-earnings/2018/4q-2018/IB_4Q2018.pdf|title=2018 AT&T Earnings Investor Briefing|work=AT&T|date=January 30, 2019}}</ref> | |||
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| num_employees = 273,210 (2018)<ref>{{cite web|title=AT&T Inc. 2018 Quarterly Report (10-Q) |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732717/000119312518236782/d592180d10q.htm |publisher=] |date=August 2, 2018 |accessdate=September 4, 2018}}</ref> | |||
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| discontinued = {{end date|September 10, 2013}} | |||
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| Two million units in the initial 24 hours of pre-order<ref name="apple press two million 24h" /> | |||
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| Five million units in the first three days of release<ref name="apple press five million weekend" /> | |||
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| weight = {{convert|112|g|oz|2|abbr=on}} | |||
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| '''Last:''' ].3.4, released July 22, 2019<ref>{{Cite web |title=Choose an IPSW for iOS 10.3.4 |url=https://ipsw.me/10.3.4 |access-date=August 9, 2023 |website=IPSW Downloads |date= |language=en}}</ref>}} | |||
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| cpu = 1.3 GHz ] 32-bit ] ''"Swift"'' | |||
| gpu = ] ], up to 68 ]<ref>{{cite web|title=cpu-monkey|url= https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/cpu-apple_a6 |website= www.cpu-monkey.com}}</ref> | |||
| memory = 1 ] ]-1066 ] | |||
| storage = 16, 32 or 64 ] | |||
| battery = 3.8 V, 5.45 Wh (1,440 mAh) ]<ref name="ifixit teardown" /> | |||
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| Talk time: Up to 8 hours | |||
| Standby time: Up to 225 hours (9 days, 9 hours) | |||
| Internet use: Up to 8 hours (3G), up to 8 hours (LTE), up to 10 hours (Wi-Fi) | |||
| Video playback: Up to 10 hours | |||
| Audio playback: Up to 40 hours (1 day, 16 hours) | |||
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| display = {{convert|4|in|mm|abbr=on}} diagonal (16:9 aspect ratio),<br /> multi-touch display,<br /> ] ],<br /> 1,136×640 ] at 326 ],<br /> 800:1 ] (typical),<br /> 500 ] max. brightness (typical), ]-resistant ] ] on front | |||
| rear_camera = ''] IMX145''<ref>{{cite web |title=iPhone 5 Teardown |publisher=iFixit |date=September 2012 |url=https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+5+Teardown/10525 |access-date=December 22, 2014 |archive-date=July 2, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702060114/https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+5+Teardown/10525 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Apple iPhone 5{{Snd}} Image Sensors and Battery |publisher=Chipworks |date=September 21, 2012 |url=http://www.chipworks.com/en/technical-competitive-analysis/resources/blog/apple-iphone-5-image-sensors-and-battery/ |access-date=December 22, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150503064706/http://www.chipworks.com/en/technical-competitive-analysis/resources/blog/apple-iphone-5-image-sensors-and-battery/ |archive-date=May 3, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref><br /> 8 ] iSight ]<br />] (]) at 30 ]<br />]<br />] f/2.4<br />5 ]<br />] (stills only)<br />] | |||
| front_camera = 1.2 MP, HD video (]) | |||
| sound = Single ]<br />3.5 mm ], 20 Hz to 20 kHz ] (internal, headset)<br />3.5mm ]<br />] | |||
| connectivity = ] (] ]/]/]/]) (802.11n: 2.4 and 5 ]), ], ] & ], ] ]/]/] (] ]), Quad-band ]/]/] (] MHz), 8-pin ].<br />• '''GSM model (A1428)''':<br />Dual-band ] (]: 1700 (]), 700 MHz).<br />• '''GSM model (A1429)''':<br />Tri-band LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5: 2100, 1800, 850 MHz).<br />• '''CDMA model (A1429)''':<br />Tri-band ] ] (800 (CDMA over ]), 850, 1900 MHz).<br />Dual-band ] CDMA/] and ] (850, 1900 MHz).<br />Penta-band LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 25: 2100, 1800, 850, 700c, 1900 MHz). | |||
| website = {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930171322/http://www.apple.com/iphone/|title=Apple{{Snd}} iPhone 5{{Snd}} The thinnest, lightest, fastest iPhone ever.|date=September 30, 2012}} | |||
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{{iPhone models}} | |||
The '''iPhone 5''' is a ] that was developed and marketed by ] It is the ] generation ], succeeding the ], and preceding both the ] and ]. It was formally unveiled as part of a press event on September 12, 2012, and subsequently released on September 21, 2012. The iPhone 5 was the first iPhone to be announced in September, and setting a trend for subsequent iPhone releases, the first iPhone to be completely developed under the guidance of ] and the last iPhone to be overseen by ]. The iPhone 5's design was used three times, first with the iPhone 5 itself in 2012, then with the iPhone 5s in 2013, and finally with the ] in 2016. | |||
'''AT&T Inc.''' is an American ] ] ] headquartered at ] in ], ].<ref name="Jbodonkor">Godinez, Victor and David McLemore. "." '']''. Saturday June 28, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2009.</ref> It is the world's largest telecommunications company, the largest provider of ] services, and the largest provider of ] services in the United States through ]. Since June 14, 2018, it is also the parent company of mass media conglomerate ], making it the world's largest media and entertainment company in terms of revenue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=b9d053c0-160b-11e9-b191-6ff46d91229d&url=L25ld3MvYXJ0aWNsZXMvMjAxOC0wNi0xMy9nZXQtcmVhZHktZm9yLWJpZy1tZWRpYS10by1nZXQtYmlnZ2VyLWFmdGVyLWF0LWFtcC10LXMtdmljdG9yeQ==|title=Bloomberg - Are you a robot?|website=www.bloomberg.com}}</ref> {{as of|2018}}, AT&T is ranked #9 on the ] rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fortune.com/fortune500/list/|title=Fortune 500 Companies 2018: Who Made the List|website=Fortune|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-09}}</ref> | |||
The iPhone 5 featured major design changes in comparison to its predecessor. These included an aluminum-based body which was thinner and lighter than previous models, a taller 4-inch screen with a nearly ] ], the ] ], ] support, and ], a new compact ] which replaced the 30-pin design used by previous iPhone models. This was the second iPhone after the iPhone 4s to include Apple's new ]-made 8 MP camera. | |||
AT&T Inc. began as the ''']''', once a subsidiary of the ''American Telephone and Telegraph Company'', or ], which itself had evolved from the ] co-founded by ] and his father-in-law, ], in 1877. | |||
Apple began taking pre-orders on September 14, 2012, and over two million were received within 24 hours. Initial demand for the iPhone 5 exceeded the supply available at launch on September 21, 2012, and was described by Apple as "extraordinary", with pre-orders having sold twenty times faster than its predecessors. While reception to the iPhone 5 was generally positive, consumers and reviewers noted hardware issues, such as an unintended purple hue in photos taken, and the phone's coating being prone to chipping. Reception was also mixed over Apple's decision to switch to a different dock connector design, as the change affected iPhone 5's compatibility with accessories that were otherwise compatible with previous iterations of the line. | |||
The 1982 '']'' ] lawsuit resulted in the ] of AT&T Corporation's ("Ma Bell"'s) subsidiaries or ] (RBOCs), commonly referred to as "Baby Bells", resulting in several independent companies, including Southwestern Bell Corporation; the latter changed its name to '''SBC Communications Inc.''' in 1995. | |||
Alongside the ], the iPhone 5 was officially discontinued by Apple on September 10, 2013, with the announcement of its successors, the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c. The iPhone 5 has the joint second-shortest lifespan of any iPhone ever produced with only twelve months in production, breaking with Apple's standard practice of selling an existing iPhone model at a reduced price upon the release of a new model. This was broken by the ] which only had ten-months in production from November 2017 to September 2018, and tied with the ] which had twelve-months from September 2018 to September 2019. | |||
In 2005, SBC purchased its former parent AT&T Corporation and took on its branding, with the merged entity naming itself AT&T Inc. and using its iconic logo and stock-trading symbol. In 2006, AT&T Inc. acquired ], the last independent Baby Bell company, making their formerly joint venture ] (which had acquired AT&T Wireless in 2004) wholly owned and rebranding it as ]. | |||
It was replaced as a midrange and then an entry-level device by the iPhone 5c; the 5c internal hardware specifications are almost identical to the 5 albeit having a less expensive polycarbonate exterior shell. The iPhone 5 supports ], ], ], ] and ]. The iPhone 5 does not support ] due to it dropping support for 32-bit devices. The iPhone 5 is the second iPhone to support five major versions of ] after the iPhone 4s. | |||
The current AT&T ], and includes ten of the original 22 Bell Operating Companies along with the original ].<ref>{{cite book |last=Kleinfield |first=Sony |year=1981 |title=The biggest company on earth: a profile of AT&T |location=New York |publisher=Holt, Rinehart, and Winston |isbn=978-0-03-045326-7 |oclc=}}</ref> | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
{{Stack|] in San Francisco, where the iPhone 5 was unveiled on September 12, 2012]]|float=right}} | |||
{{Further|History of AT&T}} | |||
Rumors about the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} began shortly after the announcement of the iPhone 4s, though detailed leaks did not emerge until June 2012.<ref name="iP5 rumors">{{cite web|url=http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-20073431-233/iphone-5-rumor-roundup|title=iPhone 5 rumor roundup|publisher=]|date=September 11, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|author1=German, Kent|author2=La, Lynn|archive-date=September 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914030220/http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-20073431-233/iphone-5-rumor-roundup/|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 30, 2012, reports pinpointed the dates on which the iPhone 5 would be unveiled and released, along with some accurate predictions of its features.<ref name="iP5 release speculation">{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57482033-37/apple-reportedly-to-unveil-iphone-5-ipad-mini-on-sept-12|title=Apple reportedly to unveil iPhone 5, iPad Mini on Sept. 12|publisher=]|date=July 30, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|author=Whitney, Lance|archive-date=September 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120912100346/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57482033-37/apple-reportedly-to-unveil-iphone-5-ipad-mini-on-sept-12/|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 4, 2012, Apple announced they would be hosting an event at the ] in ] on September 12, 2012. A shadow of the numeral 5 was featured in the invitations sent to the media, suggesting that the next iPhone would be unveiled at the event.<ref name="Event on September 12">{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57502622-37/apples-september-12-invite-hints-at-iphone-5|title=Apple's September 12 invite hints at iPhone 5|publisher=]|date=September 4, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|first=Josh|last=Lowensohn|archive-date=October 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025013438/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57502622-37/apples-september-12-invite-hints-at-iphone-5/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
=== Origin and growth (1885–1981) === | |||
{{See also|History of AT&T#Origins|History of AT&T#Monopoly}} | |||
AT&T can trace its origin back to the ] founded by ], ], and Thomas Sanders after Bell’s patenting of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.corp.att.com/history/|title=Home{{!}} History{{!}} AT&T|website=www.corp.att.com|language=en|accessdate=March 3, 2017}}</ref> One of that company's subsidiaries was ] (AT&T), established in 1885,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.corp.att.com/history/nethistory/milestones.html|title=History of the AT&T Network — Milestones in AT&T Network History{{!}} History{{!}} AT&T|website=www.corp.att.com|language=en|accessdate=April 21, 2017}}</ref> which acquired the Bell Company on December 31, 1899, for legal reasons, leaving AT&T as the main company. AT&T established a network of subsidiaries in the United States and Canada that held a phone service ], authorized by government authorities with the ], throughout most of the twentieth century. This monopoly was known as the ],<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/01/01/us/bell-system-breakup-opens-era-of-great-expectations-and-great-concern.html|title=BELL SYSTEM BREAKUP OPENS ERA OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS AND GREAT CONCERN|last=Pollack|first=Andrew|date=January 1, 1984 |work=The New York Times|accessdate=May 24, 2017 |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> and during this period, AT&T was also known by the nickname Ma Bell.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://money.cnn.com/2014/05/20/technology/att-merger-history/index.html|title=How AT&T got busted up and pieced back together|last=Pagliery|first=Jose|date=May 20, 2014 |website=CNNMoney|accessdate=May 24, 2017}}</ref> For periods of time, the former AT&T was the world's largest phone company. | |||
At the unveiling, Apple announced the iPhone 5 and also introduced new ] and ] models. They also stated that pre-orders would be accepted starting September 14, 2012.<ref name="iPhone 5 release" /><ref name="Apple Event">{{cite video|title=Apple Special Event September 2012|url=https://www.apple.com/apple-events/september-2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913022954/http://www.apple.com/apple-events/september-2012/|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 13, 2012|date=September 12, 2012|publisher=Apple Inc.}}</ref> Over two million pre-orders were received within 24 hours.<ref name="apple press two million 24h" /><ref name="pre-saleorders">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/iphone-5-pre-orders-crack-2-million-in-first-24-hours|title=iPhone 5 pre-orders crack 2 million in first 24 hours|publisher=]|date=September 17, 2012|access-date=September 17, 2012|author=Fingas, Jon|archive-date=March 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160329042025/http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/17/iphone-5-pre-orders-crack-2-million-in-first-24-hours/|url-status=live}}</ref> The iPhone 5 was made available for sale to the public on September 21, 2012.<ref name="verge iP5 announcement" /> Initial demand for the new phone exceeded the record set by its predecessor, the iPhone 4s, by selling over 5 million units in the first three days.<ref name="Sales top 5 million">{{cite news |url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/story/2012/09/24/first-week-of-iphone-5-sales/57834504/1 |title=Apple: Weekend sales top 5 million for iPhone 5 |last=Graham |first=Jefferson |work=USA Today |date=September 24, 2012 |access-date=October 26, 2012 |archive-date=October 11, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011012935/http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/tech/story/2012/09/24/first-week-of-iphone-5-sales/57834504/1 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On November 30, 2012, Apple added an unlocked version of the iPhone 5 to their online US store, with the 16 GB model starting at US$649.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57556310-37/unlocked-iphone-5-could-arrive-in-apples-web-store-tonight/|title=Unlocked iPhone 5 could arrive in Apple's Web store tonight|last=Lowensohn|first=Josh|date=November 29, 2012|publisher=CNET|access-date=December 2, 2012|archive-date=March 29, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130329053053/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57556310-37/unlocked-iphone-5-could-arrive-in-apples-web-store-tonight/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/apple-begins-selling-unlocked-iphone-5/2012/11/30/0d47bd7a-3aeb-11e2-8a97-363b0f9a0ab3_story.html|title=Apple begins selling unlocked iPhone 5|last=Tsukayama|first=Hayley|date=November 30, 2012|newspaper=]|access-date=December 2, 2012|archive-date=November 30, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130205001/http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/apple-begins-selling-unlocked-iphone-5/2012/11/30/0d47bd7a-3aeb-11e2-8a97-363b0f9a0ab3_story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
=== Breakup and reformation (1982–2004) === | |||
{{See also|Breakup of the Bell System|History of AT&T#Post break-up restructuring}} | |||
In 1982, U.S. regulators ], requiring AT&T to divest its regional subsidiaries and turning them each into individual companies. These new companies were known as ], or more informally, Baby Bells.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.techpolicydaily.com/communications/lessons-att-break-30-years-later/|title=Lessons from the AT&T break up, 30 years later-CICTP|date=January 3, 2014|work=Tech Policy Daily|accessdate=April 21, 2017|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170422035122/http://www.techpolicydaily.com/communications/lessons-att-break-30-years-later/|archive-date=April 22, 2017|dead-url=yes|df=mdy-all}}</ref> AT&T continued to operate long distance services, but as a result of this breakup, faced competition from new competitors such as ] and ]. | |||
The iPhone 5 was officially discontinued by Apple on September 10, 2013, with the announcement of its successors, the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c.<ref name="iP5 discontinued" /> While the 5c shared almost the same internal hardware as the iPhone 5, the 5c used a lower-cost polycarbonate plastic case in place of the original 5's aluminum form. The introduction of the 5c deviated from Apple's previous market strategy, where the previous iPhone model would remain in production, but sold at a lower price point below the new model.<ref name="iP5 discontinued">{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/apple-discontinues-iphone-5-iphone-4s-will-remain-available/421142-11.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130912013537/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/apple-discontinues-iphone-5-iphone-4s-will-remain-available/421142-11.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 12, 2013 |title=Apple discontinues iPhone 5, iPhone 4s will remain available |publisher=IBN Live |date=September 11, 2013 |access-date=September 11, 2013}}</ref> | |||
Southwestern Bell was one of the companies created by the breakup of AT&T Corp. The architect of divestiture for Southwestern Bell was Robert G. Pope. The company soon started a series of acquisitions. This includes the 1987 acquisition of ] mobile business and the acquisition of several cable companies in the early 1990s. In the later half of the 1990s, the company acquired several other telecommunications companies, including some Baby Bells, while selling its cable business. During this time, the company changed its name to SBC Communications. By 1998, the company was in the top 15 of the ], and by 1999 the company was part of the ] (lasting through 2015). | |||
On April 28, 2014, Apple initiated an out of warranty recall program to replace any failing power buttons of iPhone 5 models which were manufactured prior to March 2013 at no cost.<ref name="sleep-wake-replacement" /> On August 23, 2014, Apple announced a program to replace batteries of iPhone 5 models that "may suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently" which were sold between September 2012 and January 2013.<ref name="battery-replacement" /><ref name="battery-replacement-ars" /> | |||
=== Purchase of former parent and acquisitions (2005–2014) === | |||
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In 2005, SBC purchased AT&T for $16 billion. After this purchase, SBC adopted the better-known AT&T name and brand, with the original AT&T Corp. still existing as the long-distance landline subsidiary of the merged company. The current AT&T claims the original AT&T Corp.'s history (dating to 1885) as its own. However, it retains SBC's 1983-2005 corporate structure.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/ATTTechChannel|title=AT&T Tech Channel|website=Youtube}}</ref> It also retains SBC's pre-2005 stock price history, and all regulatory filings prior to 2005 are for Southwestern Bell/SBC, not AT&T Corp. | |||
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=== Litigation === | |||
In September 2013, AT&T Inc. announced it would expand into ] through a collaboration with ].<ref>{{cite news| url= https://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/18/us-att-americamovil-idUSBRE98H02Z20130918| title= AT&T to expand in Latin America with America Movil deal| author=Sinead Carew| publisher=Reuters | date=September 18, 2013}}</ref> In December 2013, AT&T announced plans to sell its Connecticut wireline operations to Stamford-based ].<ref>{{cite news| url= http://www.att.com/gen/press-room?pid=25160&cdvn=news&newsarticleid=37344| title= AT&T Announces Plans to Sell Connecticut Wireline Operations to Frontier Communications for $2.0 Billion| author= AT&T| publisher=AT&T | date=December 17, 2013}}</ref> | |||
{{Main|Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.}} | |||
Following the release of the iPhone 5, ] announced that it was filing a lawsuit against Apple for ] eight of its ]s. The case was scheduled to begin in 2014.<ref name="smh-litigation">{{cite news | url=http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/apples-iphone-5-infringes-patents-samsung-says-20121003-26yc9.html | title=Apple's iPhone 5 infringes patents, Samsung says | work=] | date=October 3, 2012 | access-date=November 1, 2012 | author=Rosenblatt, Joel | archive-date=November 5, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105212922/http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/apples-iphone-5-infringes-patents-samsung-says-20121003-26yc9.html | url-status=live }}</ref> In a statement, Samsung said it had "little choice but to take the steps necessary to protect our innovations and intellectual property rights".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/samsung/9580996/Samsung-sues-Apple-over-iPhone-5.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/samsung/9580996/Samsung-sues-Apple-over-iPhone-5.html |archive-date=January 12, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Samsung sues Apple over iPhone 5|work=]|date=October 2, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|author=Philipson, Alice|location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Litigation between the two involving patent infringement has been ongoing and is being fought in several court cases around the world.<ref name="Samsung litigation">{{cite web|url=http://www.watoday.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/apples-iphone-5-infringes-patents-samsung-says-20121003-26yc9.html|title=Apple's iPhone 5 infringes patents, Samsung says|publisher=]|date=October 4, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|author=Rosenblatt, Joel|archive-date=October 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005235945/http://www.watoday.com.au/digital-life/mobiles/apples-iphone-5-infringes-patents-samsung-says-20121003-26yc9.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== Production == | |||
=== Recent developments (2014–present) === | |||
The components and labor required to construct the most basic iPhone 5 are estimated to cost US$207, which is US$19 more than the cost of components for the corresponding iPhone 4s model. The LTE module in the iPhone 5 alone costs $34, $10 more than the cellular module in the iPhone 4s. Similarly, screens used in the iPhone 5 cost $44, which is $7 more than the screen of its predecessor. ] noted that the profit margin of selling each device is "huge" as the iPhone 5 retails for US$649.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mashable.com/2012/09/19/iphone-5-manufacturing-cost|title=The 16 GB iPhone 5 Costs Apple $207 to Build|publisher=]|date=September 19, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|author=Fiegerman, Seth|archive-date=September 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120925095232/http://mashable.com/2012/09/19/iphone-5-manufacturing-cost/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isuppli.com/Teardowns/News/Pages/iPhone5-Carries-$199-BOM-Virtual-Teardown-Reveals.aspx|title=iPhone 5 Carries $199 BOM, Virtual Teardown Reveals|publisher=iSuppli|date=September 18, 2012|access-date=November 11, 2012|author=Andrew Rassweiler|archive-date=November 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121101070614/http://www.isuppli.com/Teardowns/News/Pages/iPhone5-Carries-$199-BOM-Virtual-Teardown-Reveals.aspx|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
{{See also|History of AT&T#Recent developments}} | |||
AT&T purchased the Mexican carrier ] in late 2014,<ref name="androidcentral.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.androidcentral.com/att-expand-north-american-coverage-area-mexico-carrier-iusacell-acquisition|title=AT&T to expand North American coverage area with Mexico carrier Iusacell acquisition|last=Nguyen|first=Chuong|website=Android Central|date=November 7, 2014|accessdate=January 1, 2016}}</ref> and two months later purchased the Mexican wireless business of ],<ref>{{cite web|website=Reuters|date=January 26, 2015|title=AT&T to buy NII Holdings' wireless business in Mexico|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/26/us-niiholdings-divestment-at-t-idUSKBN0KZ17820150126|accessdate=January 1, 2016}}</ref> merging the two companies to create ]. | |||
After the announcement of the device, a lack of supply was evident. This was due to a shortage of components such as the screen. Reports emerged, stating that ] was unable to ship the screen before the debut of the iPhone 5, and other manufacturers reported that it was difficult to keep up with demand. As a result, the number of pre-orders rose due to the uncertainty of stock at retail stores, and the delivery dates for pre-orders were postponed to dates that were after the initial release date of the device.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_21626528/iphone-5-screen-shortage-causing-apple-production-delays|title=iPhone 5 screen shortage causing Apple production delays, analysts report; stock falls|work=]|date=September 25, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|author=Owens, Jeremy|archive-date=March 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130303015235/http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_21626528/iphone-5-screen-shortage-causing-apple-production-delays|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
In July 2015, AT&T purchased ] for $48.5 billion, or $67.1 billion including assumed debt,<ref>{{cite web|website=Reuters|date=January 26, 2015|title=AT&T Completes Acquisition of DirecTV|url=http://about.att.com/story/att_completes_acquisition_of_directv.html|accessdate=January 1, 2016}}</ref> subject to certain conditions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2015/07/att-directv-merger-fcc-approval-1201484821/|title=AT&T & DirecTV Merger Gets FCC Approval – With Conditions|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=July 24, 2015|accessdate=July 24, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2015/7/24/8876267/att-directv-merger-approved|title=FCC approves AT&T–DirecTV merger|website=]|publisher=]|date=July 24, 2015|accessdate=July 24, 2015}}</ref> AT&T subsequently announced plans to converge its existing U-verse home internet and IPTV brands with DirecTV, to create AT&T Entertainment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/ATT-Plans-on-Killing-the-DirecTV-Name-Starting-in-January-135765|title=AT&T Plans on Killing the DirecTV Name Starting in January|last=Bode|first=Karl|website=DSL Reports|date=December 2, 2015|accessdate=December 2, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.multichannel.com/news/distribution/att-enters-next-phase-directv-branding/395664|title=AT&T Enters Next Phase in DirecTV Branding|last=Farrell|first=Mike|website=MultiChannel News|date=December 2, 2015|accessdate=December 3, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/tv/news/att-directv-u-verse-earnings-1201761111/|title=AT&T Sees DirecTV, Broadband Subscriber Gains in Q1 as U-verse Fades|last=Littleton|first=Cynthia|website=]|date=April 26, 2016|accessdate=April 28, 2016}}</ref> | |||
=== Quality control inspectors strike === | |||
On October 22, 2016, AT&T announced a deal to buy ] for $108.7 billion in an effort to increase its media holdings.<ref name="discucssesideaholdings">{{cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-10-20/at-t-said-to-discuss-idea-of-takeover-in-time-warner-meetings|title=AT&T Discussed Idea of Takeover in Time Warner Meetings|last=Hammond|first=Ed|last2=Sherman|first2=Alex|date=October 20, 2016|website=Bloomberg|accessdate=October 20, 2016|last3=Moritz|first3=Scott}}</ref><ref name="asutotoincrease">{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/10/20/report-t-considering-buying-time-warner/92475270/|title=Report: AT&T considering buying Time Warner|last=Yu|first=Robert|date=October 20, 2016|website=USA Today|accessdate=October 20, 2016}}</ref><ref name="advancedtalksa">{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-is-in-advanced-talks-to-acquire-time-warner-1477061850|title=AT&T Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Time Warner|last=Hagey|first=Keach|last2=Sharma|first2=Amol|date=October 21, 2016|website=The Wall Street Journal|accessdate=October 21, 2016|last3=Cimilluca|first3=Dana}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/10/22/reports-t-agrees-buy-time-warner-more-than-80b/92589816/|title=AT&T agrees to buy Time Warner for more than $80B|last=Yu|first=Roger|website=USA Today|date=October 22, 2016|accessdate=October 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-reaches-deal-to-buy-time-warner-for-more-than-80-billion-1477157084|title=AT&T Reaches Deal to Buy Time Warner for $86 Billion |last=Gryta |first=Thomas |last2=Hagey|first2=Keach|last3=Cimilluca|first3=Dana|website=The Wall Street Journal|date=October 22, 2016|accessdate=October 22, 2016 |url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/biz/news/att-time-warner-deal-1201897938/|title=AT&T Sets $85.4 Billion Time Warner Deal, CEOs Talk 'Unique' Potential of Combination|last=Littleton|first=Cynthia|website=]|date=October 22, 2016|accessdate=October 23, 2016}}</ref> | |||
], a ]–based ], reported that "three to four thousand" ] workers who work at the iPhone 5 production plant in ] stopped working on October 5, 2012.<ref name="Foxconn strike">{{cite news | url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/oct/05/foxconn-apple-iphone-china-strike | title=Foxconn workers on iPhone 5 line strike in China, rights group says | work=] | date=October 5, 2012 | access-date=October 24, 2012 | author=Gabbatt, Adam | location=London | archive-date=October 31, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031171534/http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2012/oct/05/foxconn-apple-iphone-china-strike | url-status=live }}</ref> The strikes occurred after Apple implemented a stricter quality standard on their products, which includes a 0.02 mm restriction on indentations inflicted during production, and imposed demands related to scratches on frames and back covers.<ref name="Foxconn strike" /> The strikes were also attributed to the employer forcing employees to work on a public holiday. The report stated training was inadequate for quality demands expected and led to employees producing products that did not meet standards. During the strike, conflicts between quality control inspectors and employees resulted in brawls. China Labor Watch also claimed that concerns raised by inspectors were not addressed by factory management.<ref name="Foxconn strike" /> ] spokesmen admitted that a ] problem exists, but also said that there were only 300 to 400 workers absent and the conflicts did not influence production processes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tech.qq.com/a/20121007/000004.htm |script-title=zh:富士康否认郑州工厂大罢工 承认微观管理问题 |language=zh |publisher=] |quote=Foxconn admits that a problem in micromanagement exists ...a conflict occurred, however only 300–400 workers were absent from the production line and the production process was not affected |date=October 10, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2012 |author=林其玲 |archive-date=October 10, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010134158/http://tech.qq.com/a/20121007/000004.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In November 2012 Foxconn chairman ] reported that the delay in production was due to undisclosed difficulties in assembly.<ref name="registernov7">{{cite web | url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/07/hon_hai_shipping_fewer_iphone_5s_than_apple_want/ | title='iPhone 5 is so easily scratched we just can't get them out the door' | publisher=The Register | date=November 7, 2012 | access-date=November 8, 2012 | author=Leach, Anna | archive-date=November 10, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110025211/http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/11/07/hon_hai_shipping_fewer_iphone_5s_than_apple_want/ | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
== Features == | |||
AT&T also owns approximately a 2% stake in ]-domiciled entertainment company ].<ref name="ATTinvestment">{{cite web |website=] |url=http://deadline.com/2016/09/starz-rate-cut-lionsgate-offers-stock-new-deals-att-1201824620/ |title=Starz Accepts Rate Cut as Lionsgate Offers Stock for New Deals with AT&T |accessdate=August 2, 2017|date=2016-09-22 }}</ref> | |||
=== Operating system and software === | |||
On July 13, 2017, it was reported that AT&T would introduce a ] ] streaming service as part of its effort to create a unified platform across ] and its ] streaming service, with ] to be added soon.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/13/att-directv-now-next-gen/|title=AT&T's 'next-gen' TV platform rollout will start on DirecTV Now|last=Lawler|first=Richard|website=Engadget|date=July 13, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2017/07/att-offer-cloud-based-dvr-streaming-services-1202127918/|title=AT&T To Offer Cloud-Based DVR To Streaming Services |last=Lieberman|first=David|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=July 13, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fiercecable.com/cable/directv-now-to-finally-get-cloud-dvr-as-part-at-t-video-platform-rollout|title=DirecTV Now to finally get cloud DVR as part of AT&T video platform rollout |last=Frankel |first=Daniel |website=Fierce Cable |date=July 13, 2017|accessdate=July 13, 2017}}</ref> In October 2018, it was announced that the service would launch in 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-streaming-video-service-is-set-to-launch-in-2019-1539195487|title=AT&T Streaming Video Service Is Set to Launch in 2019|last=FitzGerald|first=Drew|date=2018-10-10|work=Wall Street Journal|access-date=2018-10-11|last2=Flint|first2=Joe|language=en-US|issn=0099-9660}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/10/17960524/att-warnermedia-hbo-plus-streaming-service-q4-2019-warner-bros|title=AT&T’s WarnerMedia is launching an ‘HBO plus’ streaming service in 2019|work=The Verge|access-date=2018-10-11}}</ref> Named ], the service's release date was pushed to 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/9/20687792/hbo-max-warnermedia-announcement-friends-streaming-details-subscription-service|title=WarnerMedia confirms its Netflix rival will be called HBO Max|last=Welch|first=Chris|date=2019-07-09|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-08-23}}</ref> | |||
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The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} features iOS, Apple's ].<ref name="mwios6">{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.com/article/2009920/weekly-wrap-the-new-iphone-5-new-itunes-new-ipads-and-ios-6.html|title=Weekly Wrap: The new iPhone 5, new iTunes, new iPods, and iOS 6|publisher=]|work=]|date=September 15, 2012|access-date=September 15, 2012|author=Friedman, Lex|archive-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915204438/http://www.macworld.com/article/2009920/weekly-wrap-the-new-iphone-5-new-itunes-new-ipads-and-ios-6.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The ] of iOS is based on the concept of ], using ]. Interface control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons.<ref name="iphone5manual">{{cite web|url=https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1658/en_US/iphone_ios6_user_guide.pdf|title=iPhone User Guide|publisher=]|date=January 28, 2013|access-date=October 29, 2020|archive-date=October 21, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021163951/https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1658/en_US/iphone_ios6_user_guide.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> Interaction with the OS includes gestures such as ''swipe'', ''tap'', ''pinch'', and ''reverse pinch'', all of which have specific definitions within the context of the iOS operating system and its multi-touch interface. Internal ]s are used by some applications to respond to shaking the device (one common result is the undo command) or rotating it vertically (one common result is switching from portrait to landscape mode).<ref name="iphone5manual" /> | |||
On September 12, 2017, it was reported that AT&T planned to launch a new cable TV-like service for delivery over-the-top over its own or a competitor's broadband network sometime next year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telecompetitor.com/att-ceo-bye-bye-directv-hello-att-ott-video/|title=AT&T CEO: Bye-Bye DirecTV, Hello AT&T OTT Video|last=Engebretson|first=Joan|website=Telecompetitor|date=September 12, 2017|accessdate=September 13, 2017}}</ref> | |||
The iPhone 5 is shipped with iOS 6, which was released on September 19, 2012.<ref name="mwios6" /> Many of the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}}'s features that work specifically with the included iOS 6.0 operating system only worked in certain territories on release.<ref name="iPhone features list">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability|title=iOS 6 Feature Availability|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 14, 2012|archive-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915020346/http://www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/|url-status=live}}</ref> Apple has said this is a rolling program, which will take longer to implement across more regions.<ref name="iPhone features rollout">Apple's WWDC Keynote speech.</ref> | |||
On November 20, 2017, Assistant Attorney General ] filed a lawsuit for the ] to block the merger with Time Warner, saying it "will harm competition, result in higher bills for consumers and less innovation."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/att-time-warner-merger-justice-department-antitrust/|title=Justice Department sues to block AT&T-Time Warner merger|website=CBS News|date=November 20, 2017|access-date=November 20, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Fung|first=Brian|title=The Justice Department is suing AT&T to block its $85 billion bid for Time Warner|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2017/11/20/the-justice-department-just-sued-att-to-block-its-85-billion-bid-for-time-warner/|access-date=November 21, 2017|website=]|date=November 21, 2017}}</ref> In order for AT&T to fully acquire Time Warner, the Department of Justice stated that the company must divest either ] or ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/11/8/16624844/att-time-warner-merger-cnn-turner-broadcasting-network-department-of-justice-divestment-sale|title=Is the AT&T merger with Time Warner being threatened because of a beef with CNN?|website=TheVerge.com|access-date=December 16, 2017|date=2017-11-08}}</ref> | |||
The phone can act as a ], sharing its internet connection over WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB,<ref name=autogenerated2>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/ipad/features|title=The new iPad: It's a breakthrough because it features are.|publisher=]|date=March 7, 2012|access-date=September 15, 2012|archive-date=September 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917210336/http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/|url-status=live}}</ref> and also accesses the ], an online ] ] platform for iOS developed and maintained by Apple. The service allows users to browse and download ] from the ] that were developed with ] and the ] and were published through Apple. | |||
{{as of|2017}}, AT&T is the world's largest telecommunications company.<ref>{{cite web|title=World's 25 Biggest Telecom Companies In 2017|url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/591b6ecf31358e03e559255f/2017-global-2000-telecom/|publisher=]|accessdate=May 25, 2017}}</ref> AT&T is also the second largest provider of ] services and the largest provider of ] services in the United States.<ref name=LRG>Leichtman Research Group, First Quarter 2012, pg. 6, AT&T (#1) with 21,232,000 residential phone lines.</ref> | |||
The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} can play music, movies, television shows, ebooks, audiobooks, and ]s and can sort its media library by songs, artists, albums, videos, ]s, ]s, composers, podcasts, audiobooks, and ]. Options are always presented alphabetically, except in playlists, which retain their order from iTunes.<ref name="music5">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/built-in-apps/music.html|title=Apple{{Snd}} iPhone 5{{Snd}} Hear your favorite music everywhere you go.|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 15, 2012|archive-date=September 2, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902104402/http://www.apple.com/iphone/built-in-apps/music.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Users can rotate their device horizontally to ] to access ]. Like on iTunes, this feature shows the different album covers in a scroll-through photo library. Scrolling is achieved by swiping a finger across the screen. Alternatively, headset controls can be used to pause, play, skip, and repeat tracks. On the iPhone 5, the volume can be changed with the included Apple Earphones, and the Voice Control feature can be used to identify a track, play songs in a playlist or by a specific artist, or create a ].<ref name="music5" /> | |||
On March 7, 2018, the company prepared to sell a minority stake of ] through an ], creating a new ] for those assets named Vrio Corp.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180307005563/en/ATT-Announces-Filing-Registration-Statement-Potential-IPO|title=AT&T Inc. Announces Filing of a Registration Statement for Potential IPO of Minority Stake in DIRECTV Latin America|website=Business Wire|date=March 7, 2018|accessdate=March 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/atts-directv-latin-america-ipo-spinoff-vrio-1202720505/|title=AT&T's DirecTV Latin America Unit Files for IPO as Prelude to Possible Spinoff|last=Spangler|first=Todd|website=]|date=March 7, 2018|accessdate=March 14, 2018}}</ref> However, on April 18, 2018, just a day before the public debut of Vrio, AT&T canceled the IPO due to market conditions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/att-inc-statement-regarding-planned-vrio-corp-ipo-300632663.html|title=AT&T Inc. Statement Regarding Planned Vrio Corp. IPO|website=PR Newswire|date=April 18, 2018|accessdate=June 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/19/at-the-last-minute-att-withdraws-the-planned-ipo-of-its-vrio-unit.html|title=At the last minute, AT&T withdraws the planned IPO of its Vrio unit|website=CNBC|date=April 19, 2018|accessdate=June 14, 2018}}</ref> | |||
Like the iPhone 4s, the iPhone 5 has ],<ref name="music5" /> that allows the user to operate the iPhone by spoken commands. The software was improved in iOS 6 to include the ability to make restaurant reservations, launch apps, dictate Facebook or Twitter updates, retrieve movie reviews and detailed sports statistics.<ref name="Time: Here it comes" /> | |||
On June 12, 2018, AT&T was given permission by U.S. District Court Judge ] to go ahead with its $85 billion deal for Time Warner. The DOJ had attempted to stop the merger fearing it would harm competition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/att-time-warner-merger-approved-without-conditions-judge-rules-today-time-warner-stock-price-rises-in-after-hours-trading/|title=Judge approves AT&T-Time Warner merger without conditions|last=Ivanova|first=Irina|website=CBS News|date=June 12, 2018|accessdate=June 12, 2018}}</ref> The merger closed two days after, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary and division of AT&T with a new name, ], announced the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://about.att.com/story/att_completes_acquisition_of_time_warner_inc.html|title=AT&T Completes Acquisition of Time Warner Inc|website=AT&T|date=June 15, 2018|accessdate=June 15, 2018}}</ref> | |||
On the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}}, ] can be aided by the voice assistant, which converts speech to text.<ref name="music5" /> In addition to regular texting, messaging on the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} supports ], a specialized instant messaging program and service that allows unlimited texting to other Apple devices running iOS 5 or later. This supports the inclusion of content such as images and sound in text messages, integration with the device's voice-controlled software assistant, and read acknowledgments for sent messages. Input to the device comes from a keyboard displayed on the multi-touch screen or by voice-to-text by speaking into the microphone. Entered text is supported by predictive and suggestion software; there is a multi-language spell-checker which recognizes many regional accents of different languages.<ref name="music5" /> | |||
Three months after completing the acquisition, AT&T reorganized into four main units: Communications, including consumer and business wireline telephony, ], and consumer entertainment video services; WarnerMedia, including ] cable television networks, ] film and television production, and ]; AT&T Latin America, consisting of wireless service in Mexico and video in Latin America and the Caribbean under the ] brand; and Advertising and Analytics, since renamed ].<ref name="otp.tools.investis.com">{{cite web|url=https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/us/atnt2/sec/sec-show.aspx?Type=html&FilingId=12972266&CIK=0000732717&Index=10000|title=SEC-Show|website=otp.tools.investis.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://seekingalpha.com/news/3392053-t-revises-segment-structure-time-warner-buy|title=AT&T revises segment structure on Time Warner buy|first=SA Editor Brandy|last=Betz|date=September 21, 2018|website=Seeking Alpha}}</ref> | |||
iOS 6 features several new and/or updated apps, which includes ] and ]. Apple's built-in Maps app, which replaced the former Maps app powered by Google Maps, had been universally derided and lacked many features present in competing maps apps.<ref name="Britney">{{cite news|last=Britney|first=Fitzgerald|title=Apple Map Fails: 19 Ridiculous Glitches Spotted In Apple iOS 6's Anti-Google App (PICTURES)|url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/apple-map-fails-ios-6-maps_n_1901599.html#slide=more251885|work=]|access-date=September 28, 2012|date=September 20, 2012|archive-date=September 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926000441/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/20/apple-map-fails-ios-6-maps_n_1901599.html#slide=more251885|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="maps issue">{{cite web | url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/20/apple-ios-6-maps-problems/ | title=Apple says it's 'just getting started' on Maps for iOS 6, are you willing to wait? (poll) | publisher=] | date=September 20, 2012 | access-date=October 24, 2012 | author=Lawler, Richard | archive-date=October 29, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121029221226/http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/20/apple-ios-6-maps-problems/ | url-status=live }}</ref> It uses Apple's new vector-based engine that eliminates ], making for smoother ]. New to Maps is ] spoken directions, 3D views in some major cities and real-time traffic.<ref name="Time: Here it comes">{{cite news|title=Apple iOS 6 Here Next Week, iTunes Update Today, New iTunes in October|url=https://techland.time.com/2012/09/12/apple-unveils-ios-6-icloud-enabled-itunes-but-youll-have-to-wait-a-little-longer/|access-date=September 19, 2012|newspaper=Time|date=September 12, 2012|first=Matt|last=Peckham|archive-date=September 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917022215/http://techland.time.com/2012/09/12/apple-unveils-ios-6-icloud-enabled-itunes-but-youll-have-to-wait-a-little-longer/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="What's New in iOS 6">{{cite web|title=What's New in iOS 6|url=https://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new|access-date=September 21, 2012|archive-date=September 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120920200808/http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/|url-status=live}}</ref> iOS 6 is able to retrieve documents such as ]es, admission ], ]s and ] through its new Passbook app. An iOS device with Passbook can be scanned under a ] to process a ] at locations that have compatible hardware. The app has context-aware features such as notifications for relevant coupons when in the immediate vicinity of a given store.<ref name="Time: Here it comes" /><ref name="Forbes qr">{{cite news|title=Apple, iOS 6 & Mobile Payments{{Snd}} One More Thing for the iPhone 5?|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2012/09/11/apple-ios-6-mobile-payments-one-more-thing-for-the-iphone-5/?ss=innovation-science|access-date=September 19, 2012|newspaper=Forbes|date=September 11, 2012|author=Christopher Versace|archive-date=September 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913215455/http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2012/09/11/apple-ios-6-mobile-payments-one-more-thing-for-the-iphone-5/?ss=innovation-science|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== AT&T Latin America == | |||
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| name = AT&T Latin America, LLC | |||
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| former_name = AT&T International, Inc. (2017-2018) | |||
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'''AT&T Latin America''' (formerly '''AT&T International, Inc.''') is a wholly owned division of AT&T which operates in ] and 11 countries in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180614006343/en/ATT-Completes-Acquisition-Time-Warner|title=AT&T Completes Acquisition of Time Warner Inc.|date=June 14, 2018|website=www.businesswire.com}}</ref> | |||
Facebook comes integrated through Apple's native apps with iOS 6. Facebook features can be directly accessed from within native apps such as Calendar which can sync Facebook events, or use Facebook's ] from within the ].<ref name="Time: Here it comes" /> | |||
===History=== | |||
In 2017, AT&T announced a new AT&T International corporate division housing ], ] and their stakes of ] and ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/att-completes-time-warner-acquisition-1202411103/|title=AT&T Completes $85B Acquisition Of Time Warner|last=Spangler|first=Todd|date=2018-06-14|work=Deadline|access-date=2018-11-19|language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
New privacy settings are available to the user. In addition to location services, the following have been added in iOS 6: photos (already partially restricted in iOS 5), contacts (address book), calendars, reminders, ] sharing, ], ], and ]. iOS 6 also comes with a "Limit ad tracking" user control in the general settings menu to allow users the option to prevent ]. Apple's Advertising Identifier replaces the company's existing ] (]) standard. ]s not yet using Apple's Advertising Identifier ] standard would not be affected, although Apple will require the standard in the future.<ref name="CNET ad blocker">{{cite news|title=Ad tracking 'blocker' comes to iOS 6|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57513521-83/ad-tracking-blocker-comes-to-ios-6|access-date=September 19, 2012|publisher=CNET|date=September 14, 2012|author=Seth Rosenblatt|archive-date=November 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103212000/http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-57513521-83/ad-tracking-blocker-comes-to-ios-6/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
In October 2016, AT&T announced a deal to acquire ] worth $85.4 billion (including assumed Time Warner debt). The proposed deal would give AT&T significant holdings in the media industry; AT&T's competitor ] had previously acquired ] in a similar bid to increase its media holdings, in concert with its ownership of television and internet providers. If approved by federal regulators, the merger would bring Time Warner's properties under the same umbrella as AT&T's telecommunication holdings, including satellite provider ].<ref name="AT&T Deal">{{cite web |url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/at-t-is-in-advanced-talks-to-acquire-time-warner-1477061850 |title=AT&T Is in Advanced Talks to Acquire Time Warner |last=Hagey |first=Keach |last2=Sharma |first2=Amol |last3=Cimilluca |first3=Dana |work=The Wall Street Journal |date=October 21, 2016 |accessdate=October 21, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2016/biz/news/att-time-warner-deal-1201897938/ |title=AT&T Sets $85.4 Billion Time Warner Deal, CEOs Talks 'Unique' Potential of Combination |last=Littleton |first=Cynthia |work=] |date=October 22, 2016 |accessdate=October 23, 2016}}</ref> | |||
<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/10/22/reports-t-agrees-buy-time-warner-more-than-80b/92589816/|title=AT&T agrees to buy Time Warner for $85.4 billion|work=USA TODAY|access-date=2017-08-08|language=en}}</ref> | |||
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By the end of July, the company announced that, effective August 1, a new structure was created before the acquisition would close. On September 15, 2017, Reuters reported, citing anonymous sources, that AT&T, the owner of DIRECTV's U.S. and Latin American divisions, had hired an advisor to consider offering AT&T Latin America on the public stock market. In November 2017, the ] said it was moving to sue to block the AT&T-Time Warner merger.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/20/business/dealbook/att-time-warner-merger.html |title=Justice Department Sues to Block AT&T-Time Warner Merger |last=Kang |first=Cecilia |date=November 20, 2017 |work=The New York Times |accessdate=December 11, 2017 |last2=Merced |first2=Michael J. de la |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> On November 20, 2017, the Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit over the acquisition; ] stated that the deal would "greatly harm American consumers". AT&T asserts that this suit is a "radical and inexplicable departure from decades of antitrust precedent".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-11-20/at-t-is-said-to-face-u-s-antitrust-lawsuit-over-time-warner |title=AT&T Sued by U.S. Seeking to Block Merger With Time Warner |last=Foden |first=Sara |last2=McLaughlin |first2=David |last3=Moritz |first3=Scott |work=Bloomberg |date=November 20, 2017 |accessdate=November 20, 2017}}</ref> On December 22, 2017, the merger agreement deadline was extended to June 21, 2018.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2017/biz/news/att-time-warner-extend-merger-agreement-june-21-trial-1202647896/ |title=AT&T, Time Warner Extend Merger Agreement Deadline as Trial Looms |last=Littleton |first=Cynthia |work=Variety |date=December 22, 2017 |accessdate=December 22, 2017}}</ref> On April 19, 2018, the IPO was cancelled. On June 12, 2018, the AT&T-Time Warner merger was approved by a federal judge.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/att-time-warner-merger-approved-1202840369/ |title=AT&T-Time Warner Merger Approved |last=Johnson |first=Ted |work=Variety |date=June 12, 2018 |accessdate=June 12, 2018}}</ref> Two days later, AT&T completed the acquisition of Time Warner, and a day later the company was renamed WarnerMedia. | |||
Apple emphasized the improved build quality of the iPhone 5 at its press event.<ref name="Apple Event" /> The frame used in previous versions was redesigned to use an aluminum composite frame.<ref>{{cite web|last=Manjoo|first=Farhad|title=The iPhone 5 Is a Miracle|url=http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/10/iphone_5_review_marveling_at_the_existence_of_the_greatest_phone_ever_made_.html|work=]|access-date=October 15, 2012|date=October 8, 2012|archive-date=October 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015033944/http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/10/iphone_5_review_marveling_at_the_existence_of_the_greatest_phone_ever_made_.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The {{nowrap|iPhone 4}} and {{nowrap|iPhone 4s}} used stainless steel instead of aluminium due to Steve Jobs' preference for the metal which he thought, "looks beautiful when it wears".<ref name="steel">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/2011/11/ff_stevejobs-2/3/|title=The Revolution According to Steve Jobs|publisher=Wired|author=Steven Levy|date=November 29, 2011|access-date=September 15, 2014|archive-date=September 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915140906/http://www.wired.com/2011/11/ff_stevejobs-2/3/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} is 18% thinner, 20% lighter, and has 12% less overall volume than its predecessor, the iPhone 4s.<ref name="iphone5design">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/design/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917210647/http://www.apple.com/iphone/design/|title=Apple{{Snd}} iPhone 5{{Snd}} Learn about what it took to make iPhone 5.|archive-date=September 17, 2012|publisher=Apple|access-date=September 15, 2014}}</ref> The phone's aluminum body is {{convert|0.30|in|mm|abbr=on}} thick. At the September 2012 conference Apple claimed it was the thinnest smartphone in the world at 7.6 mm, though that claim was disputed as the Chinese Oppo Finder was thinner and some other smartphones could be considered to be thinner, depending upon where thickness is measured. The Oppo Finder measured {{convert|6.65|mm|in|abbr=on}} at its thinnest point and {{convert|7.1|mm|in|abbr=on}} at its thickest point making it overall thinner than the iPhone.<ref name="thinnest">{{cite web|last=Dahl|first=Cecelia|title=iPhone 5 "World's Thinnest Phone"... What Planet's Apple From?!|url=http://www.autoomobile.com/news/iphone-5-thinnest-phone-apple/1002891|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140307083951/http://www.autoomobile.com/news/iphone-5-thinnest-phone-apple/1002891/|archive-date=March 7, 2014|publisher=Auto Mobile|date=September 13, 2012|access-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref><ref name="thinnest 2">{{cite news|title=New iPhone 5 'the thinnest smartphone in the world'|url=http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/technology/gadgets/new-iphone-5-the-thinnest-smartphone-in-the-world-1.1382268|date=September 13, 2012|access-date=September 14, 2012|archive-date=September 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916085746/http://www.iol.co.za/scitech/technology/gadgets/new-iphone-5-the-thinnest-smartphone-in-the-world-1.1382268|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="thinness debate 2">{{cite web|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-5-worlds-thinnest-smartphone-claim-in-dispute-1096941 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915021253/http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-5-worlds-thinnest-smartphone-claim-in-dispute-1096941 |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 15, 2012 |title=iPhone 5 'world's thinnest smartphone' claim in dispute |first=John |last=McCann |date=September 13, 2012 |publisher=Tech Radar |access-date=September 13, 2012 |df=mdy-all }}</ref><ref name="oppo">{{cite web|title=World's Thinnest Smartphone from China: OPPO Finder|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8pT6y4ty4U|publisher=micgadget|date=May 24, 2012|access-date=September 15, 2014|archive-date=September 15, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915073051/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8pT6y4ty4U|url-status=live}}</ref> This design was used three times, first with the iPhone 5 in 2012, then with the 5s in 2013, and finally with the ] in 2016. | |||
On September 21, 2018, AT&T reclassified it four principal divisions which includes AT&T International which now have some assets moved out like the RSNs, an also merging Consumer Mobility, Technology and Business Mobility and renamed the company as '''AT&T Latin America'''.<ref name="otp.tools.investis.com"/> | |||
=== Hardware === | |||
== Landline operating companies == | |||
The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} uses a ] (SoC), called the ].<ref name="verge iP5 announcement">{{cite news|url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3316830/iphone-5-release-date-specs-features-price-announcement|title=Apple announces 4-inch iPhone 5 with LTE, Apple Lightning connector, September 21 release date|work=]|publisher=]|first=Vlad|last=Savov|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012|archive-date=June 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621201210/https://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3316830/iphone-5-release-date-specs-features-price-announcement|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Custom CPU{{Snd}} Anandtech">{{cite news |url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6292/iphone-5-a6-not-a15-custom-core |title=iPhone 5's A6 SoC: Not A15 or A9, a Custom Apple Core Instead |author=Anand Lal Shimpi |publisher=AnandTech |date=September 15, 2012 |access-date=October 11, 2012 |archive-date=December 21, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221083735/http://www.anandtech.com/show/6292/iphone-5-a6-not-a15-custom-core |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="engadget1">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-officially-announced|title=iPhone 5 officially announced with 4-inch display, A6 CPU and LTE for $199 on September 21|first=Terrence|last=O'Brien|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 12, 2012|archive-date=September 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913232226/http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-officially-announced/|url-status=live}}</ref> The SoC comprises a 1.3 GHz dual-core ], 1 GB of ] and a tri-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 running at 266 MHz.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6323/apple-a6-die-revealed-3core-gpu-100mm2 | title=Apple A6 Die Revealed: 3-core GPU, < 100mm^2 | publisher=] | date=September 21, 2012 | access-date=October 24, 2012 | author=Lal Shimpi, Anand | archive-date=September 22, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922115308/http://www.anandtech.com/show/6323/apple-a6-die-revealed-3core-gpu-100mm2 | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Geekbench test (28/9)">{{cite web|url=http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/iphone-5-a6-chip-clocked-at-1-3ghz-20120927|title=iPhone 5 A6 chip clocked at 1.3GHz|publisher=]|date=September 28, 2012|access-date=October 4, 2012|author=Humphries, Matthew|archive-date=September 30, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930013512/http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/iphone-5-a6-chip-clocked-at-1-3ghz-20120927/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}}'s operating memory (]-1066 ]) was doubled, from 512 MB to 1 GB. Storage capacities available are fixed at 16, 32 or 64 ], the same as the 4s; plug-in ] are not supported.<ref name="Techday">{{cite web|title=iPhone 5 manual|date=March 6, 2018 |url=http://iphonerepairoklahomacity.com/index.php/2018/03/06/iphone-5-user-guide-manual-instructions/|access-date=March 6, 2018|archive-date=May 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200501222436/https://iphonerepairoklahomacity.com/index.php/2018/03/06/iphone-5-user-guide-manual-instructions/|url-status=live}}</ref> The two color options are black (with black glass and slate-colored metal trim), and white (with white ceramic and silver-colored metal trim); again the same color options (though differently implemented) as its predecessor the 4s had.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone-5-a6-has-1-gb-ram-33-faster-bandwidth-than-iphone-4s|title=iPhone 5 A6 Has 1 GB RAM, 33% Faster Bandwidth than iPhone 4s|publisher=The Mac Observer|date=September 16, 2012|access-date=September 16, 2012|author=Tanous, Jim|archive-date=September 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918062438/http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/iphone-5-a6-has-1-gb-ram-33-faster-bandwidth-than-iphone-4s|url-status=live}}</ref> The iPhone 5 retains the 8 megapixel back camera on the iPhone 4s, but has improved low-light performance, and has a 40% faster photo capture<ref name="iphone5Camera">{{cite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-camera|title=The iPhone 5's badass camera: 40% faster photo capture, panorama mode, & more|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 27, 2012|author=Cheredar, Tom|archive-date=September 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926193820/http://venturebeat.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-camera/|url-status=live}}</ref> than its predecessors, while having a purple hue when a strong source of light is present in the photograph.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/02/tech/mobile/iphone-5-purple-photos |title=iPhone 5 users complain about purple photos |publisher=CNN |access-date=January 1, 2013 |date=October 2, 2012 |archive-date=November 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106130528/http://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/02/tech/mobile/iphone-5-purple-photos |url-status=live }}</ref> The front camera, which is accessible through the ] and camera app has a lower resolution, at 1.2 megapixels. The rechargeable ] with a charge capacity of 1440mAh<ref name="ifixit teardown">{{cite web | url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+5+Teardown/10525/5 | title=iPhone 5 Teardown | date=September 21, 2012 | publisher=] | access-date=October 24, 2012 | archive-date=October 9, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009231418/http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+5+Teardown/10525/5 | url-status=live }}</ref> is built in and cannot be replaced by the user; it is rated at ≤225 hours of standby time and ≤8 hours of talk time. There are three separate models of the phone available: one supporting CDMA and two GSM versions.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/09/iphone5-lte-model/ | title=Why Apple Made Three iPhone 5 Models and What That Means For You | magazine=] | date=September 13, 2012 | access-date=December 26, 2012 | author=Chang, Alexandria | archive-date=December 22, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121222192919/http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/09/iphone5-lte-model/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="iPhone 5 tech specs">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html|title=Apple iPhone 5 Tech Specs|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917210334/http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html|archive-date=September 17, 2012}}</ref> This can have knock-on effects for which version of the device will actually work in which countries/regions.{{citation needed|date=December 2012}} The phone takes a ], smaller than the micro-SIM of the {{nowrap|iPhone 4}} and {{nowrap|iPhone 4s}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-confirmed-to-use-nano-sim-current-sims-not-compatible|publisher=]|title=iPhone 5 confirmed to use nano-SIM, current SIMs not compatible|first=Jon|last=Fingas|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|archive-date=September 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914182749/http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-confirmed-to-use-nano-sim-current-sims-not-compatible|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
Hardware benchmarking conducted using ] and GLBenchmark validates several claims that Apple included on their website and mentioned at the unveiling of the device, these include two times faster and two times the graphics performance. In the ] overall hardware assessment, the iPhone 5 received a score that was approximately 2.5 times higher than the iPhone 4s. The benchmark conducted using GLBenchmark for the iPhone 5 returned a score that was 2 times better than the iPhone 4s. The result was however inconsistent as a 3D graphics benchmark assessment using Passmark returned a score that was only approximately 1.45 times better than the iPhone 4s.<ref name="iphone5bench">{{cite web | url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/benchmarking-the-iphone-5/ | title=Benchmarking the iPhone 5 | publisher=] | date=October 19, 2012 | access-date=October 21, 2012 | author=Schmerer, Kai | archive-date=October 21, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021194718/http://www.zdnet.com/benchmarking-the-iphone-5-7000006045/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6324/the-iphone-5-performance-preview | title=The iPhone 5 Performance Preview | publisher=] | date=September 21, 2012 | access-date=October 21, 2012 | author=Lal Shimpi, Anand | archive-date=January 2, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102075031/http://www.anandtech.com/show/6324/the-iphone-5-performance-preview | url-status=live }}</ref> Battery life assessments conducted by ] concluded that the battery life is shorter on the iPhone 5 than its predecessor when performing certain tasks, however when performing other tasks the iPhone 5 battery outlasts the iPhone 4s.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.anandtech.com/show/6330/the-iphone-5-review/13 | title=The iPhone 5 Review / Battery | publisher=] | date=October 16, 2012 | access-date=October 21, 2012 | author=Lal Shimpi, Anand, Klug, Brian and Gowri, Vivek | archive-date=October 18, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018172531/http://www.anandtech.com/show/6330/the-iphone-5-review/13 | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
Of the eight companies that were part of the ], these five are a part of the current AT&T:<ref>{{cite web |title=Agreements Between SNET America, Inc. (SAI) DBA AT&T Long Distance East, and AT&T Telephone Companies |publisher=AT&T |url=http://www.att.com/gen/public-affairs?pid=8101 |accessdate=September 29, 2007 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071011214558/http://att.com/gen/public-affairs?pid=8101 |archivedate = October 11, 2007}}</ref> | |||
* ], acquired by SBC in 1999 | |||
* AT&T Corp., acquired by SBC in 2005 | |||
* ], acquired by AT&T in 2006 | |||
* ], acquired by SBC in 1997 | |||
* ], rebranded as ] in 1995 | |||
The ] is 1,136 × 640 pixels with an ] of almost exactly 16:9, (minus one extra row of horizontal pixels). With a diagonal of 4" it has a ] of 6.7 ]es, compared to 5.7 in ] and 4s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siliconbeat.com/2012/09/24/report-bigger-size-of-iphone-5s-screen-least-impressive-thing-about-it/|title=Report: Bigger size of iPhone 5′s screen least impressive thing about it|first=Troy|last=Wolverton|publisher=SiliconBeat|date=September 24, 2012|access-date=September 25, 2012|archive-date=September 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120926095811/http://www.siliconbeat.com/2012/09/24/report-bigger-size-of-iphone-5s-screen-least-impressive-thing-about-it/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The pixel density remains the same as the 4s model, which is 326 ]. Screen icons of the iPhone 5 are arranged in a matrix of six rows of four icons each. The increased screen size allows the sixth row of icons to be added to the five rows that were present in the iPhone 4. In-cell touch sensor technology from Sharp slims the screen which allows for a thinner phone. The screen's color saturation is 44% greater than its predecessor.<ref name="zdnet screen analy">{{cite web | url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/an-analysis-of-apples-new-iphone-5-display/ | title=An analysis of Apple's new iPhone 5 display | publisher=] | date=September 14, 2012 | access-date=October 24, 2012 | author=D. O'Grady, Jason | archive-date=October 11, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011020631/http://www.zdnet.com/an-analysis-of-apples-new-iphone-5-display-7000004286/ | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
=== Chart of Baby Bells === | |||
There are three microphones (placed on the front, side and back) for ] and video calls.<ref name="three-mics">{{cite web|title=iPhone 5 comes equipped with three microphones|publisher=SlashGear|date=September 12, 2012|first=Shane|last=McGlaun|url=http://www.slashgear.com/iphone-5-comes-equipped-with-three-microphones-12247009/|access-date=December 27, 2012|archive-date=November 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127063343/http://www.slashgear.com/iphone-5-comes-equipped-with-three-microphones-12247009/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
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On April 28, 2014, Apple initiated an out of warranty recall program to replace any failing power buttons of iPhone 5 models which were manufactured prior to March 2013 at no cost.<ref name="sleep-wake-replacement">{{cite web | url=https://ssl.apple.com/support/iphone5-sleepwakebutton/ | title=iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake Button Replacement Program | publisher=] | date=April 28, 2014 | access-date=September 15, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204231507/https://ssl.apple.com/support/iphone5-sleepwakebutton/ | archive-date=February 4, 2017 | url-status=dead }}</ref> | |||
=== Former operating companies === | |||
The following companies have become defunct or were sold under SBC/AT&T ownership: | |||
* ]: sold to ] in 2014<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.courant.com/2013-12-17/business/hc-haar-snet-att-frontier-merger-20131217_1_frontier-communications-connecticut-operations-wireline|title=Dan Haar column: AT&T Selling Connecticut Operations to Frontier|work=tribunedigital-thecourant|accessdate=June 8, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
** ]: merged into ] on June 1, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=SNET To Buy Woodbury Telephone|url=http://articles.courant.com/1996-10-23/business/9610230018_1_snet-woodbury-s-president-woodbury-telephone|publisher=The Hartford Courant|accessdate=2018-03-09|author=Dan Haar|date=1996-10-23}}</ref> | |||
On August 23, 2014, Apple announced a program to replace batteries of iPhone 5 models that "may suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently" which were sold between September 2012 and January 2013.<ref name="battery-replacement">{{cite web | url=https://ssl.apple.com/support/iphone5-battery/ | title=iPhone 5 Battery Replacement Program | publisher=] | date=August 23, 2014 | access-date=September 15, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170220014023/https://ssl.apple.com/support/iphone5-battery/ | archive-date=February 20, 2017 | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="battery-replacement-ars">{{cite web | url=https://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/08/apple-announces-battery-replacement-program-for-the-iphone-5/ | title=Apple announces battery replacement program for the iPhone 5 | publisher=Ars Technica | date=August 23, 2014 | access-date=September 15, 2014 | author=Andrew Cunningham | archive-date=September 15, 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140915120631/http://arstechnica.com/apple/2014/08/apple-announces-battery-replacement-program-for-the-iphone-5/ | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
=== Future of rural landlines === | |||
AT&T stated that it would declare the intentions for its rural landlines on November 7, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ausik |first=Paul |title=AT&T May Keep Rural Landline Business |url=http://247wallst.com/2012/09/19/att-may-keep-rural-landline-business/ |publisher=24/7 Wall St. |date=September 19, 2012 |accessdate=July 22, 2013}}</ref> AT&T had previously announced that it was considering a sale of its rural landlines, which are not wired for AT&T's ] service; however, it has also stated that it may keep the business after all.{{update inline|date=March 2019}} | |||
=== Accessories === | |||
AT&T was not the first ] to sell off rural landlines. ] sold some of its ] lines to ] in 1998; ] sold some of its lines to MebTel in the 2000s; ] sold many historically Bell landlines to Lynch Communications and ] in the 1990s; ] sold many of its ] lines to ] in 2008 and its ] operations to ] in 2010. | |||
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The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}}, as well as the ] (5th generation), ] (7th generation), ], and ] feature a new ] named Lightning, which replaces the 30-pin Apple Dock connector introduced in 2003 by Apple on the ] (3rd generation). The Apple Lightning connector has eight pins and all signaling is digital. This new connector is smaller than the previous one, helping the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} to be slimmer than its predecessors.<ref name="Rodriguez, Salvador and Chang, Andrea">{{cite news | url=https://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2012-sep-13-la-fi-apple-dock-20120914-story.html | title=Change in Apple iPhone 5 dock connector irks consumers | work=] | date=September 13, 2012 | access-date=October 23, 2012 | author1=Rodriguez, Salvador | author2=Chang, Andrea | archive-date=October 14, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121014211924/http://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/13/business/la-fi-apple-dock-20120914 | url-status=live }}</ref> Apple Lightning cables have duplicate pins on two sides of each plug, so it can be inserted either way round. Various accessories will be available to convert the Apple Lightning connector to the older 30-pin Apple Dock connector or ],<ref name="Apple iP5 features">{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/features|title=Apple iPhone 5 features|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|archive-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915011745/http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/|url-status=live}}</ref> although not all old accessories will work, as not all signals are available, in particular video output and the iPod Out feature for BMW automobiles.<ref name="accessories issues">{{cite web|title=iPhone 5 won't work with some accessories even with Apple Lightning adapter|publisher=SlashGear|date=September 13, 2012|first=Shane|last=McGlaun|url=http://www.slashgear.com/iphone-5-wont-work-with-some-accessories-even-with-lightning-adapter-13247441|access-date=September 13, 2012|archive-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915041926/http://www.slashgear.com/iphone-5-wont-work-with-some-accessories-even-with-lightning-adapter-13247441/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://money.cnn.com/2012/09/13/technology/apple-lightning-adapter/?source=cnn_bin|title=Apple's $30 Lightning adapter won't work with old speakers|publisher=CNN|date=September 13, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|author=Goldman, David|archive-date=September 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916022202/http://money.cnn.com/2012/09/13/technology/apple-lightning-adapter/?source=cnn_bin|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/09/apple-lightning-bmw-mini|title=Apple Lightning Adaptor Kills iPod Out on BMW, Mini Models|publisher=]|date=September 14, 2012|access-date=September 21, 2012|author=Lavrinc, Damon|archive-date=September 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921062107/http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/09/apple-lightning-bmw-mini/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
On October 25, 2014, ] took over control of the AT&T landline network in Connecticut after being approved by state utility regulators. The deal was worth about $2 billion, and included Frontier inheriting about 2,500 of AT&T's employees and many of AT&T's buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nhregister.com/business/20141024/frontier-takes-over-att-landline-service-saturday|title=Frontier takes over AT&T landline service Saturday|last=Turmelle|first=Luther|website=New Haven Register|date=October 24, 2014|accessdate=January 7, 2016}}</ref> | |||
Earphones known as ] are included with the iPhone 5 and other devices announced at the Apple media event on September 12, 2012. They superseded earphones that were included with previous generation iPhones and iPods.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/apple-headphones-iphone-5_n_1878863.html | title=Apple's Old Headphones Are Getting The Heave-Ho, And That's More Exciting Than The iPhone 5 | work=] | date=September 13, 2012 | access-date=October 24, 2012 | author=Gilbert, Jason | archive-date=September 16, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916150030/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/09/13/apple-headphones-iphone-5_n_1878863.html | url-status=live }}</ref> According to technology commentators, the redesign of the earphones is aimed to improve sound quality by allowing air to travel in and out more freely.<ref name="engadget earpods">{{cite web | url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/apples-infamous-earbuds-rebranded-for-iphone-5-as-earpods/ | title=Apple's signature earbuds rebranded for iPhone 5 as 'EarPods' | publisher=] | date=September 12, 2012 | access-date=October 24, 2012 | author=Gilbert, Ben | archive-date=November 5, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105103038/http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/apples-infamous-earbuds-rebranded-for-iphone-5-as-earpods | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="techradar earpods">{{cite web | url=http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/headphones/apple-earpods-1097282/review | title=Apple EarPods review | publisher=] | date=September 15, 2012 | access-date=October 24, 2012 | archive-date=October 22, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022224345/http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/headphones/apple-earpods-1097282/review | url-status=live }}</ref> Apple states that the redesign of their earphones allows it to "rival high-end headphones that cost hundreds of dollars more".<ref name="engadget earpods" /> Reviews by ] and ] reported that although the redesigned earphones sounded better than its predecessor, reviewers felt that quality of sound produced is poor.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://gizmodo.com/5943222/apple-earpods-review-less-terrible-still-garbage | title=Apple EarPods Review: Better! (But Still Garbage) | publisher=] | date=September 14, 2012 | access-date=October 24, 2012 | author=Aguilar, Mario | archive-date=October 25, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025090802/http://gizmodo.com/5943222/apple-earpods-review-less-terrible-still-garbage | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
== Corporate structure == | |||
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=== Network compatibility === | ||
{{Further|UMTS frequency bands|List of UMTS networks|LTE frequency bands|List of LTE networks}} | |||
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The company is headquartered at ] in ] Dallas, Texas.<ref name="Jbodonkor"/> On June 27, 2008, AT&T announced that it would move its corporate headquarters from downtown San Antonio to ] in downtown Dallas.<ref name="Jbodonkor"/><ref>"." ''AT&T''. Retrieved March 25, 2009.</ref> The company said that it moved to gain better access to its customers and operations throughout the world, and to the key technology partners, suppliers, innovation and human resources needed as it continues to grow, domestically and internationally.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/062808dnbusattmove.4515fb49.html |publisher=Dallas News |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080704013741/http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/062808dnbusattmove.4515fb49.html |archivedate=July 4, 2008 |title=AT&T moving headquarters to Dallas from San Antonio |date=June 27, 2008}}</ref> AT&T Inc. previously relocated its corporate headquarters to San Antonio from St. Louis, Missouri, in 1992, when it was then named Southwestern Bell Corporation. The company's Telecom Operations group, which serves residential and regional business customers in 22 U.S. states, remains in San Antonio.{{Citation needed|date=June 2009}} Atlanta, Georgia, continues to be the headquarters for ], with significant offices in Redmond, Washington, the former home of ]. Bedminster, New Jersey, is the headquarters for the company's Global Business Services group and AT&T Labs, and is where the original AT&T Corp. remains located. St. Louis continues as home to the company's Directory operations, ].<ref>AT&T – News Room (June 27, 2008). . ]. Retrieved June 27, 2008.</ref> | |||
AT&T offers also services in many locations throughout the ]; its regional headquarters is located in Hong Kong.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.corp.att.com/ap/about/where/hk/ |title=Corp.att.com |publisher=Corp.att.com |accessdate=November 28, 2011}}</ref> The company is also active in Mexico, and it was announced on November 7, 2014, that Mexican carrier ] is being acquired by AT&T.<ref name="androidcentral.com"/> The acquisition was approved in January 2015.{{citation needed|date=November 2016}}<ref>Roger Cheng, CNET. "." Jan 16, 2015. Retrieved Jan 4, 2018.</ref><ref>Phil Goldstein, FierceWireless. "." Jan 16, 2015. Retrieved Jan 4, 2018.</ref> On April 30, 2015, AT&T acquired wireless operations Nextel Mexico from ] (now ]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rcrwireless.com/20150430/carriers/att-bolsters-mexico-operations-with-closing-of-nextel-mexico-deal-tag2|title=AT&T bolsters Mexico operations with closing of Nextel Mexico deal|last=Meyer|first=Dan|website=RCR Wireless News|date=April 25, 2015|accessdate=October 24, 2016}}</ref> | |||
=== Corporate governance === | |||
] at the 2008 ]]] | |||
{{See also|Category:AT&T people}} | |||
AT&T's current ] {{as of|2019|May|lc=y|df=}}:<ref name="bodirectorso">{{cite web|url=https://investors.att.com/corporate-governance/board-of-directors |title=Board of Directors |author= |access-date=March 19, 2019}}</ref> | |||
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* ] | |||
* ] | |||
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* Cynthia B. Taylor | |||
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* Geoffrey Y. Yang<ref name="bodirectorso"/> | |||
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The current management {{as of|2019|October|lc=y|df=}} includes:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://investors.att.com/corporate-governance/leadership|title=Leadership|author= |access-date=September 4, 2019}}</ref> | |||
* Randall L. Stephenson – ] (CEO) | |||
* Angela Santone- ] (CAO) | |||
* William A. Blase, Jr. – ] of ] | |||
* John J. Stephens – ] and ] (CFO) | |||
* David S. Huntley – ] and ] | |||
* David R. McAtee II – ] and ] | |||
* Lori Lee – CEO of AT&T Latin America and global marketing officer | |||
* ] – President and COO of AT&T Inc., CEO of ] | |||
== Political involvement == | |||
{{Outdated section|date=June 2018}} | |||
According to the ], {{as of|2018|lc=y}}, AT&T is the fifteenth-largest donor to United States political campaigns,<ref name="osorghh2011">{{cite web|url=http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/list.php?order=A|title=Top All-Time Donors, 1989–2012|last=|first=|year=2018|website=OpenSecrets.org|publisher=]|location=United States|accessdate=June 15, 2018}}</ref> and was the top American corporate donor in 2011,<ref name=kangyang>{{cite news |last=Kang |first=Cecelia |author2=Jia Lynn Yang |publication-date=December 9, 2011 |title=How AT&T fumbled its $39 billion bid to acquire T-Mobile |newspaper=] |at=washingtonpost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/how-atandt-lost-its-39-million-bid-to-acquire-t-mobile/2011/12/01/gIQAkTQ6hO_story.html |accessdate=December 9, 2011}}</ref> having contributed more than {{US$|47.7 million}} since 1990, 56% of which went to ] and 44% of which went to ].<ref name=osorgatt2011>{{cite web |year=2011 |title=AT&T Inc: Totals |website=OpenSecrets.org |publisher=] |location=United States |url=http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/totals.php?cycle=2012&id=D000000076 |accessdate=December 9, 2011}}</ref> As an example, in 2005, AT&T was among 53 entities that contributed the maximum of $250,000 to the second inauguration of President ].<ref name=drinkard2005>{{cite news |first=Jim |last=Drinkard |title=Donors get good seats, great access this week |url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-01-16-inauguration-donors_x.htm |work=USA Today |date=January 17, 2005 |accessdate=May 25, 2008}}</ref><ref name=usatoday25may2008>{{cite news |title=Financing the inauguration |url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-01-16-inaugural-donors_x.htm |work=USA Today |date=January 16, 2005 |accessdate=May 25, 2008 | |||
}}</ref><ref name=AP25may2005>{{cite news |title=Some question inaugural's multi-million price tag |agency=Associated Press |accessdate=May 25, 2008 |date=January 14, 2005 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2005-01-14-price_x.htm |newspaper=USA Today}}</ref> Bill Leahy, representing AT&T, sits on the Private Enterprise Board of the ] (ALEC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.alec.org/about-alec/private-enterprise-board/ |title=Private Enterprise Board | ALEC – American Legislative Exchange Council |publisher=Alec.org |date= |accessdate=May 11, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120511000739/http://www.alec.org/about-alec/private-enterprise-board/ |archivedate=May 11, 2012}}</ref> ALEC is a ] of ] ] and ] representatives that drafts and shares model state-level legislation for distribution among state governments in the United States.<ref>{{cite news|title=Transportation Chief Attacks Congress on Safety|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1987/08/30/us/transportation-chief-attacks-congress-on-safety.html|work=The New York Times|date=August 30, 1987 |author=May, Clifford}}</ref><ref name=fcir>{{cite news|url=http://fcir.org/2012/03/23/nras-behind-the-scenes-campaign-encouraged-stand-your-ground-adoption-across-the-country/|title=NRA's Behind-the-Scenes Campaign Encouraged 'Stand Your Ground' Adoption|date=March 23, 2013|publisher=]|first=Howard|last=Goodman}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://kbia.org/post/right-work-bill-praised-and-blasted-house-committee-hearing|title='Right-to-work' bill praised and blasted in House committee hearing|publisher=]|date=January 14, 2014|first=Marshall|last=Griffin}}</ref> | |||
During the period of 1998 to 2010, the company expended {{US$|130 million}} on ] in the United States.<ref name=kangyang/> A key political issue for AT&T has been the question of which businesses win the right to profit by providing broadband internet access in the United States.<ref name=osorgatt2007>{{cite web|title=AT&T Inc |publisher=The Center For Responsive Politics |url=http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.asp?ID=D000000076&Name=AT%26T+Inc |accessdate=September 29, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930035728/http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/summary.asp?ID=D000000076&Name=AT&T+Inc |archivedate=September 30, 2007 |deadurl=yes}}</ref> The company has also lobbied in support of several federal bills. AT&T supported the ], a bill that would make a number of changes to procedures that the ] (FCC) follows in its rulemaking processes.<ref name=3675cbo>{{cite web|title=H.R. 3675 - CBO|url=http://www.cbo.gov/publication/45057|publisher=Congressional Budget Office|accessdate=March 10, 2014}}</ref> The FCC would have to act in a more transparent way as a result of this bill, forced to accept public input about regulations.<ref name=PeteVotesTransparency>{{cite news|last=Kasperowicz|first=Pete|title=House votes for more transparency at the FCC|url=http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/votes/200503-house-votes-for-more-transparency-at-the-fcc|accessdate=March 12, 2014|newspaper=The Hill|date=March 11, 2014}}</ref> AT&T's Executive Vice President of Federal Relations, ], said that the bill's "much needed institutional reforms will help arm the agency with the tools to keep pace with the Internet speed of today's marketplace. It will also ensure that outmoded regulatory practices for today's competitive marketplace are properly placed in the dustbin of history."<ref name=ATTblog>{{cite web|last=McKone|first=Tim|title=AT&T Statement on Bipartisan Spectrum and FCC Reform Legislation|url=http://www.attpublicpolicy.com/fcc/att-statement-on-bipartisan-spectrum-and-fcc-reform-legislation/|publisher=AT&T Public Policy Blog|accessdate=March 12, 2014|date=December 11, 2013}}</ref> | |||
In May 2018, reports emerged that AT&T made 12 monthly payments between January and December 2017 to Essential Consultants, a company set up by President ]'s lawyer ], totaling $600,000.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-daniels-at-t/att-payments-to-trump-lawyer-more-than-reported-source-idUSKBN1IA2KK|title=AT&T payments to Trump lawyer more than reported|last=Bartz|first=Diane|date=May 9, 2018|work=Reuters|access-date=May 10, 2018}}</ref> Although initial reports on May 8 mentioned only four monthly payments totaling $200,000,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/08/att-confirms-it-paid-trump-lawyer-michael-cohen-for-insights-on-administration.html|title=AT&T confirms it paid Trump lawyer Michael Cohen for 'insights' on administration|last=Mangan|first=Dan|date=May 8, 2018|work=CNBC|access-date=May 10, 2018|last2=Breuninger|first2=Kevin|last3=Ruggiero|first3=Ryan}}</ref> documents obtained by '']'' on May 10 confirmed the figure of 12 payments, which had begun three days after the President was ].<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/cohens-600000-deal-with-atandt-specified-he-would-advise-on-time-warner-merger-internal-company-records-show/2018/05/10/cd541ae0-5468-11e8-a551-5b648abe29ef_story.html|title=Cohen's $600,000 deal with AT&T specified he would advise on Time Warner merger, internal company records show|last=Helderman|first=Rosalind S.|date=May 10, 2018|work=The Washington Post|access-date=May 11, 2018|last2=Fung|first2=Brian|language=en-US|issn=0190-8286|last3=Hamburger|first3=Tom}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/10/att-reportedly-paid-michael-cohen-for-guidance-on-time-warner-deal.html|title=AT&T reportedly paid Michael Cohen for guidance on Time Warner deal|last=Wang|first=Christine|date=May 10, 2018|work=CNBC|access-date=May 11, 2018}}</ref> AT&T confirmed the report the same day.<ref name=":02">{{Cite news|url=http://money.cnn.com/2018/05/10/media/att-michael-cohen/index.html|title=AT&T confirms it paid Michael Cohen for consulting on Time Warner deal|last=Gold|first=Hadas|date=May 10, 2018|work=CNNMoney|access-date=May 11, 2018}}</ref> The report from ''The Washington Post'', as well as additional reporting from ], revealed the payments had been made for Cohen to "provide guidance" relating to the attempted $85 billion merger with ],<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" /> to gain information on the Trump administration's planned tax reforms, as well as about potential changes to ] policies under the new FCC.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-09/at-t-was-paying-trump-s-lawyer-as-administration-turned-into-foe|title=AT&T Was Paying Trump's Lawyer While White House Turned Into Foe|last=Turner|first=Nick|date=May 9, 2018|work=Bloomberg|access-date=May 22, 2018|last2=Moritz|first2=Scott}}</ref> However, Chairman of the FCC ] denied Cohen ever inquired about net neutrality on AT&T's behalf.<ref name=":02" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-10/-no-cohen-inquiries-to-fcc-on-net-neutrality-on-at-t-s-behalf|title='No' Cohen Inquiries on Net Neutrality on AT&T's Behalf, FCC Chairman Says|last=Shields|first=Todd|date=May 10, 2018|work=Bloomberg|access-date=May 22, 2018}}</ref> A spokesperson for AT&T said that the company had been contacted by ] regarding the payments, and had provided all the information requested in November and December 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/09/business/novartis-att-cohen-mueller.html|title=Novartis and AT&T Spoke to Mueller's Office About Payments to Michael Cohen|last=Thomas|first=Katie|date=May 9, 2018|work=The New York Times|access-date=May 10, 2018|last2=Kang|first2=Cecilia|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/09/att-paid-trump-lawyer-cohen-up-to-6000000.html|title=AT&T says it was contacted by special counsel's office about Michael Cohen|last=Mangan|first=Dan|date=May 9, 2018|work=CNBC|access-date=May 10, 2018|last2=Ruggiero|first2=Ryan}}</ref> | |||
In early 2019 the Democratic ] requested records related to the AT&T-Time Warner merger from the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.politico.com/story/2019/04/16/time-warner-merger-justice-department-1278013 |title=White House denies House Democrats' AT&T-Time Warner records request |author=Cristiano Lima |date=April 16, 2019 |website=Politico.com |publisher= |access-date=April 16, 2019 |quote=}}</ref> | |||
== Historical financial performance == | |||
The financial performance of the company is reported to shareholders on an annual basis and a matter of public record. The unit (except where noted) is billions of US dollars. Where performance has been restated, the most recent statement of performance from an annual report is used.<ref name="AR-2015">{{cite web|title=Annual Report 2015|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732717/000073271716000147/ex13.htm|publisher=AT&T Inc.|accessdate=June 8, 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=AR-2014>{{cite web|title=Annual Report - 2014|url=http://www.att.com/Investor/ATT_Annual/2014/downloads/att_ar2014_annualreport.pdf|publisher=AT&T Inc.|accessdate=November 17, 2015 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=SEC Filings — Form K-10 - 2005|url=http://services.corporate-ir.net/SEC/Document.Service?id=P3VybD1hSFIwY0RvdkwyRndhUzUwWlc1cmQybDZZWEprTG1OdmJTOWtiM2R1Ykc5aFpDNXdhSEEvWVdOMGFXOXVQVkJFUmlacGNHRm5aVDAwTURBd09ESTFKbk4xWW5OcFpEMDFOdz09JnR5cGU9MiZmbj1BVFRJbmMucGRm|date=March 1, 2006 |publisher=AT&T Inc|accessdate=November 18, 2015 |language=en}}</ref><ref name=10K>{{cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732717/000073271717000021/ex13.htm|title=Annual Report 2016|date=February 17, 2017 |accessdate =February 21, 2017|publisher=AT&T}}</ref> | |||
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| A1428, serial number ending with FH19, FH1C, FH1D, FH1F, FH1G, FH1H<ref name=tmo5>{{citation | url = http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5720 | title = T-Mobile USA: Understanding network compatibility of an unlocked iPhone 5 | access-date = September 20, 2013 | archive-date = September 21, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055329/http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5720 | url-status = live }}</ref> | |||
| Revenues || 45.38 || 42.82 || 40.50 || 40.79 || 43.86 || 63.06 || 118.9 || 124.0 || 122.5 || 124.8 || 126.7 || 127.4 || 128.8 || 132.4 || 146.8 || 163.8 | |||
| BCG‑E2599A | |||
| ], ], and other GSM carriers in North America<ref name=lte /> | |||
| N/A | |||
| Quad | |||
| 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100<ref name=specs>{{citation | url = http://support.apple.com/kb/SP655 | title = iPhone 5{{Snd}} Technical Specifications | access-date = September 20, 2013 | archive-date = September 21, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055331/http://support.apple.com/kb/SP655 | url-status = live }}</ref> | |||
| 2/4/5/17<ref name=lte>{{citation | url = https://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/ | title = iPhone 5{{Snd}} View countries with supported LTE networks | access-date = September 9, 2017 | archive-date = March 24, 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200324113440/https://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/ | url-status = live }}</ref> | |||
| Tap "Settings > General > About" to check serial number | |||
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| A1428, other serial numbers | |||
| Net Income || 7.008 || 5.653 || 8.505 || 5.887 || 4.768 || 7.356 || 11.95 || 12.87 || 12.12 || 19.09 || 3.944 || 7.264 || 18.25 || 6.224 || 13.69 || 13.33 | |||
| BCG‑E2599A | |||
| ] and other GSM carriers in North America | |||
| N/A | |||
| Quad | |||
| 850, 900, 1900, 2100<ref name=tmo5 /> | |||
| 2/4/5/17<ref name=lte /> | |||
| Early A1428 model that does not support ]. Beginning December 4, 2013, Apple is shipping A1428 models with UMTS band 1700 enabled. The phones shipped before December 4, 2013, will not be updated to support that band<ref name=lte-t-mobile>{{citation | url = http://www.anandtech.com/show/6860/apple-to-ship-updated-a1428-iphone-5-with-aws-wcdma-enabled-for-tmobile-usa | title = Apple to Ship Updated A1428 iPhone 5 With AWS WCDMA Enabled for T-Mobile USA | access-date = September 20, 2013 | archive-date = June 6, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130606140354/http://www.anandtech.com/show/6860/apple-to-ship-updated-a1428-iphone-5-with-aws-wcdma-enabled-for-tmobile-usa | url-status = live }}</ref> | |||
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| A1429 | |||
| Assets || 96.42 || 95.17 || 102.0 || 110.3 || 145.6 || 270.6 || 275.6 || 265.2 || 268.3 || 268.5 || 270.3 || 272.3 || 277.8 || 292.8 || 402.7 || 403.8 | |||
| BCG‑E2599A | |||
| ], ], other CDMA carriers<ref name=lte /> | |||
| 0, 1, 10 | |||
| Quad | |||
| 850, 900, 1900, 2100<ref name=specs /> | |||
| 1/3/5/13/25<ref name=specs /> | |||
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| A1429 | |||
| Number of employees (thousands) || 193.4 || 175.0 || 168.0 || 162.7 || 190.0 || 304.2 || 309.1 || 302.7 || 282.7 || 266.6 || 256.4 || 241.8 || 243.4 || 243.6 || 281.5 || 268.5 | |||
| BCG‑E2599A | |||
| GSM carriers outside of North America<ref name=lte /> | |||
| Disabled | |||
| Quad | |||
| 850, 900, 1900, 2100<ref name=specs /> | |||
| 1/3/5<ref name=specs /> | |||
| According to the FCC filing<ref name=fcc>{{citation | chapter-url = https://fccid.io/BCG-E2599A | id = BCG-E2599A | chapter = EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST | volume = Revised Part 22 24 90 Test Report without Photos | title = Certification test report | page = 7 | publisher = FCC | access-date = March 14, 2016 | archive-date = March 15, 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160315040337/https://fccid.io/BCG-E2599A | url-status = live }}</ref> there is no difference between GSM and CDMA A1429 model. CDMA bands and LTE bands 13, 25 are disabled in A1429 phones configured to work on GSM networks. | |||
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], ], and ] offer LTE access in the ],<ref name="matsmithattvs">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/apple-announces-worldwide-carriers-sprint-atandt-and-verizon-lte|title=Apple announces worldwide carriers for iPhone 5: Sprint, AT&T and Verizon will support LTE in the US (update: No AWS HSPA+ for T-Mobile)|publisher=]|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|first=Mat|last=Smith|archive-date=September 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914115251/http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/apple-announces-worldwide-carriers-sprint-atandt-and-verizon-lte/|url-status=live}}</ref> while in the ], only ] and ] are able to offer LTE access.<ref name="iPhone 5 WW LTE issues">{{cite web|title=EE screams UK iPhone 4G exclusive, rest of pack sobs quietly{{Snd}} O2, Vodafone unable to join Apple's party|publisher=The Register|date=September 13, 2012|first=Bill|last=Ray|url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/13/4g_iphone|access-date=September 13, 2012|archive-date=September 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914203745/http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/13/4g_iphone/|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 26, 2013, ] announced they would begin carrying the iPhone 5, making it the first iPhone to be available on all four nationwide carriers in the United States.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2013/3/26/4148212/t-mobile-to-carry-the-iphone-starting-on-april-12th-for-99-up-front | title=T-Mobile to carry the iPhone 5 on April 12th for $99 up front | publisher=] | date=March 26, 2013 | access-date=March 27, 2013 | author=Seifert, Dan | archive-date=March 27, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327161300/http://www.theverge.com/2013/3/26/4148212/t-mobile-to-carry-the-iphone-starting-on-april-12th-for-99-up-front | url-status=live }}</ref> The T-Mobile version of the iPhone features a modified version of the A1428 iPhone 5 model enabling ] (AWS) support.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/26/t-mobiles-iphone-5-is-a-tweaked-model-a1428-phone-with-aws-support/ | title=T-Mobile's iPhone 5 is a Tweaked Model A1428 Phone with AWS Support | publisher=] | date=March 26, 2013 | access-date=March 27, 2013 | author=Clover, Juli | archive-date=March 27, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327120901/http://www.macrumors.com/2013/03/26/t-mobiles-iphone-5-is-a-tweaked-model-a1428-phone-with-aws-support/ | url-status=live }}</ref> All carriers in Canada selling the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} have their own LTE networks, including ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/carriers/iphone-5-lte-support-in-canada-rogers-fido-bell-telus-virgin-koodo|title=iPhone 5 LTE support in Canada: Rogers, Fido, Bell, Telus, Virgin, Koodo|publisher=iPhone in Canada|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 17, 2012|author=On, Gary Ng|archive-date=September 16, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120916204806/http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/carriers/iphone-5-lte-support-in-canada-rogers-fido-bell-telus-virgin-koodo/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/09/22/koodo-turns-on-lte-service-across-canada|title=Koodo's LTE service turned on across Canada|publisher=Mobile Syrip|date=September 22, 2012|access-date=November 1, 2012|author=Hardy, Ian|archive-date=October 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026182135/http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/09/22/koodo-turns-on-lte-service-across-canada/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== Criticism and controversies == | |||
42 officially recognized bands exist for LTE, however rollouts are coalescing around the more-popular bands, based on what historically has been made available in specific regions. In Europe, bands available for LTE include, 2.6 GHz (the 3G-expansion band) and 800 MHz (cleared of analogue TV), with 1,800 MHz appearing in a few places including the UK. In Germany, the only carrier network supported is that of T-Mobile with its 1,800 MHz band allocated to LTE.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/|title=Ultrafast LTE. Available here.|publisher=Apple Inc.|access-date=September 15, 2012|archive-date=March 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324113440/https://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|first=Lutz|last=Herkner|url=http://www.focus.de/digital/handy/iphone/tid-27317/iphone-5-mit-lte-aber-nur-bei-der-telekom-apple-stoesst-vodafone-und-o2-vor-den-kopf_aid_819090.html|title=Quasi-Monopol der Telekom auf iPhone 5 mit LTE: Apple benachteiligt Vodafone und O2.|publisher=]|access-date=September 14, 2012|archive-date=October 17, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191017123608/https://www.focus.de/digital/handy/iphone/tid-27317/quasi-monopol-der-telekom-auf-iphone-5-mit-lte-apple-benachteiligt-vodafone-und-o2_aid_819090.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Some countries in Europe, including ], ], ], and others—will not be able to offer LTE connectivity via the iPhone 5 to their customers on their current LTE networks, as they have already deployed LTE in the 2.6 GHz band, which the iPhone 5 does not support.<ref name="Euroincompat">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcworld.com/article/262288/apples_iphone_5_a_mixed_bag_for_european_operators.html|title=Apple's IPhone 5 a Mixed Bag for European Operators|work=PC World|date=September 13, 2012|access-date=September 17, 2012|author=Ricknäs, Mikael|archive-date=September 17, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917043814/http://www.pcworld.com/article/262288/apples_iphone_5_a_mixed_bag_for_european_operators.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2012, a representative of ] reported that the iPhone 5 only supports LTE on networks that have been tested and certified by Apple.<ref name=telecoms-swisslte>{{cite web|title=Apple vetting operators on LTE network performance|url=http://www.telecoms.com/54319/apple-vetting-operators-on-lte-network-performance/|work=Telecoms.com|access-date=November 24, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203013057/http://www.telecoms.com/54319/apple-vetting-operators-on-lte-network-performance/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=cnet-lteblock>{{cite web|title=iPhone 5 gets 4G LTE when Apple says so, not carriers|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57556471-37/iphone-5-gets-4g-lte-when-apple-says-so-not-carriers/|work=CNET|access-date=November 24, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203003842/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57556471-37/iphone-5-gets-4g-lte-when-apple-says-so-not-carriers/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
=== Hemisphere database === | |||
{{main|Hemisphere Project}} | |||
Unlike the iPhone 4s, which was the only "]" produced by Apple, there are three versions of the iPhone 5, which differ by the frequency used. All three work on 2G ]/] and 3G ]/] networks on both the 800 and 1900 MHz bands used in the Americas, and the 900 and 1800 MHz bands used elsewhere. The CDMA A1429 model works on ] networks, such as that of Sprint and Verizon. Another version supports LTE only on the 1700/2100 MHz ] band, and the 700 MHz band recovered after the ] in the US (channels 52 to 56), currently the only network that supports the band is AT&T. GSM A1429 supports several other LTE bands available in other countries, such as LTE bands 1, 3, 5.<ref name="iPhone 5 tech specs" /><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3321894/apple-iphone-5-separate-gsm-cdma-versions | title=Apple iPhone 5 to be available in separate GSM and CDMA versions | work=] | date=September 12, 2012 | access-date=November 3, 2012 | author=Seifert, Dan | archive-date=November 11, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121111025122/http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/12/3321894/apple-iphone-5-separate-gsm-cdma-versions | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
The company maintains a database of ]s of all telephone calls that have passed through its network since 1987. AT&T employees work at ] offices (operated by the ]) in ], ], and ] so data can be quickly turned over to law enforcement agencies. Records are requested via administrative subpoena, without the involvement of a court or grand jury. | |||
== Reception == | |||
=== Critical reception === | |||
] (top) and ] port of the iPhone 5 (bottom)]] | |||
The {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} received mainly positive reviews from commentators and reviewers. Tim Stevens from '']'' praised the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} for its high resolution screen surpassing that of the {{nowrap|iPhone 4s}}, which he considered to be one of the best phone screens available on the market. Stevens was critical of the new connector, which is incompatible with devices and cables that use the superseded 30-pin connector, although the '']'' reported that this was a change necessary to make the device smaller than its predecessor.<ref name="Rodriguez, Salvador and Chang, Andrea" /> Engadget agreed that Apple fulfilled most of the promises stated on its website, such as "better battery performance", "two times the graphics performance" and "two times faster."<ref name="Engadget iPhone 5 Review">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/apple-iphone-5-review|title=iPhone 5 review|publisher=]|date=September 18, 2012|access-date=September 19, 2012|author=Stevens, Tim|archive-date=September 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919202028/http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/18/apple-iphone-5-review/|url-status=live}}</ref> ] of '']'' considered the 4-inch Retina display a "nice but not life-changing change", and praised the Lightning connector for its size, sturdiness, and reversibility, while noting its lack of support for older accessories, remarking that "Apple has a long history of killing off technologies, inconveniently and expensively, that the public had come to love".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/technology/personaltech/apples-iphone-5-scores-well-with-a-quibble-review.html?pagewanted=all|title=The iPhone 5 Scores Well, With a Quibble|work=]|date=September 18, 2012|access-date=September 19, 2012|author-link=Pogue, David|author=David Pogue|archive-date=September 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919015550/http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/technology/personaltech/apples-iphone-5-scores-well-with-a-quibble-review.html?pagewanted=all|url-status=live}}</ref> Technology columnist ] of '']'' was impressed that Apple had met the public's "lofty expectations" for the iPhone 5 in a competitive market.<ref name="usatodayreview">{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/story/2012-09-18/iphone-5-review/57803932/1|title=Review: Apple iPhone 5 in front of the smartphone pack|publisher=]|work=]|date=September 18, 2012|access-date=September 22, 2012|author-link=Ed Baig|author=Baig, Ed|archive-date=September 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922005207/http://www.usatoday.com/tech/columnist/edwardbaig/story/2012-09-18/iphone-5-review/57803932/1|url-status=live}}</ref> In a repair-ability review, ] found the iPhone 5 easier to disassemble and repair than its predecessor.<ref name="ifixit teardown" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone-4s-Teardown/6610/2|title=iPhone 4s Teardown|date=October 4, 2011 |publisher=]|access-date=October 4, 2012|archive-date=October 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121013161858/http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone-4S-Teardown/6610/2|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
'']'' reported that the iPhone 5 design, carried on in the iPhone 5s and first-generation iPhone SE, was regarded as "long been the golden child of Apple phone design and a benchmark for phones in general", while the succeeding ]/] design was less critically acclaimed as it "felt a little bit wrong, as though you were holding a slick $650 bar of soap". ''Wired'' described the iPhone 5 as "elegance rooted in the way the aluminum and glass work together. It felt streamlined, yet substantial, which is different from the iPhone 6, which feels substantial in size alone. Plus, unlike the ubiquitous rounded corners of the 6, the iPhone 5 didn't really look like anything else on the market at the time". However, the iPhone 5's design was not suited to scaling up, in contrast to the iPhone 6/6s which could better accommodate the growing consumer trend towards larger screen sizes and indeed spawned the 6/6S Plus ] models.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2016/03/26/iphone-se-review-very-average-smartphone/#c8fbbb168fda|title=iPhone SE Reviews: Apple's Strange Case Of Jekyll And Hyde|first=Ewan|last=Spence|website=]|access-date=January 9, 2017|archive-date=October 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029111206/http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2016/03/26/iphone-se-review-very-average-smartphone/#c8fbbb168fda|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.wired.com/2016/03/iphone-se-smaller-phone/|title=With the iPhone SE, Apple Returns to a Masterpiece of Design|first=Liz|last=Stinson|magazine=Wired |access-date=January 9, 2017|archive-date=December 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161221060945/https://www.wired.com/2016/03/iphone-se-smaller-phone/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
In September 2007, AT&T changed its legal policy to state that "AT&T may immediately terminate or suspend all or a portion of your Service,<ref>{{cite web|last=Fisher |first=Ken |url=https://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20070930-att-threatens-to-disconnect-subscribers-who-are-critical-of-the-company.html |title=AT&T threatens to disconnect subscribers who criticize the company |publisher=Arstechnica.com |date=October 1, 2007 |accessdate=November 28, 2011}}</ref> any Member ID, electronic mail address, IP address, Universal Resource Locator or domain name used by you, without notice for conduct that AT&T believes ... (c) tends to damage the name or reputation of AT&T, or its parents, affiliates and subsidiaries."<ref>{{cite web |title=AT&T Legal Policy |publisher=AT&T |url=http://home.bellsouth.net/csbellsouth/s/s.dll?spage=cg/legal/att.htm&leg=tos |accessdate=September 29, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071011020653/http://home.bellsouth.net/csbellsouth/s/s.dll?spage=cg%2Flegal%2Fatt.htm&leg=tos |archivedate=October 11, 2007 |deadurl=yes |df=mdy-all }}</ref> By October 10, 2007, AT&T had altered the terms and conditions for its Internet service to explicitly support freedom of expression by its subscribers, after an outcry claiming the company had given itself the right to censor its subscribers' transmissions.<ref>{{cite web|author=Martin H. Bosworth |url=http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/att_tos.html |title=AT&T Changes Terms Of Service After Outcry |publisher=Consumeraffairs.com |accessdate=November 28, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120102012925/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/10/att_tos.html |archivedate=January 2, 2012}}</ref> Section 5.1 of AT&T's new terms of service now reads "AT&T respects freedom of expression and believes it is a foundation of our free society to express differing points of view. AT&T will not terminate, disconnect or suspend service because of the views you or we express on public policy matters, political issues or political campaigns."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.att.net/csbellsouth/s/s.dll?spage=cg/legal/att.htm&leg=tos |title=AT&T Legal Policy |publisher=Att.net |date=May 2, 2011 |accessdate=November 28, 2011}}</ref> | |||
=== |
==== Criticism ==== | ||
Reviewers and commentators were critical of the new Maps app that replaced Google Maps in iOS 6. It had been reported to contain errors such as misplacement of landmark tags, directing users to incorrect locations and poor satellite images.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.emirates247.com/business/technology/apple-s-new-map-system-riddled-with-errors-2012-09-20-1.476398|title=Apple's new map system riddled with errors|agency=]|work=Emirates 24/7|date=September 20, 2012|access-date=September 21, 2012|archive-date=October 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006033534/http://www.emirates247.com/business/technology/apple-s-new-map-system-riddled-with-errors-2012-09-20-1.476398|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9555177/Apple-criticised-over-new-iPhone-Maps-app.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/apple/9555177/Apple-criticised-over-new-iPhone-Maps-app.html |archive-date=January 12, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Apple criticised over new iPhone Maps app|work=The Daily Telegraph|date=September 20, 2012|access-date=September 21, 2012|author=Williams, Christopher|location=London}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/?newsid=3382583&pagtype=allchandate|title=Apple's iOS 6 Maps app fails to impress, users want Google Maps back|work=]|date=September 1, 2012|access-date=September 21, 2012|author=Allsopp, Ashleigh|archive-date=September 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120923131827/http://www.macworld.co.uk/ipad-iphone/news/?newsid=3382583&pagtype=allchandate|url-status=dead}}</ref> Nine days after Maps' release, Apple issued a statement apologizing for the frustration it had caused customers and recommending that they try alternate mapping services.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/29/technology/apple-apologizes-for-misstep-on-maps.html|title=Apple Apologizes for Misstep on Maps|newspaper=The New York Times|date=September 28, 2012|author=Nick Wingfield|author2=Brian X. Chen|access-date=February 27, 2017|archive-date=May 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502122853/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/29/technology/apple-apologizes-for-misstep-on-maps.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==== Errors ==== | |||
] court filings<ref name=kleinex/>]] | |||
Gizmodo editor Diaz discussed the correspondence between Apple and a reader about purple flare in pictures taken on iPhone 5 camera. Apple's response to the issue was that it is normal and advised the customer to aim the camera away from bright light sources when taking photos.<ref name="Diaz, Jesus">{{cite web|url=https://gizmodo.com/5947972/apple-acknowledges-iphone-5-camera-problem-says-youre-holding-it-wrong|title=Apple Acknowledges iPhone 5 Camera Problem, Says You're Holding It Wrong|publisher=]|date=October 1, 2012|access-date=October 4, 2012|author=Diaz, Jesus|archive-date=October 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121003231900/http://gizmodo.com/5947972/apple-acknowledges-iphone-5-camera-problem-says-youre-holding-it-wrong|url-status=live}}</ref> Tests conducted by ] indicate that the problem existed on the iPhone 4s but was more distinct and pronounced on the iPhone 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2012/09/26/the-iphone-5s-camera-is-faulty-shows-a-purple-haze|title=The iPhone 5's Camera Is Faulty, Shows Purple Haze When Light Source Is Just Out Of Frame|publisher=]|date=September 26, 2012|access-date=October 4, 2012|author=Crook, Jordon|archive-date=October 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121005052846/http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/26/the-iphone-5s-camera-is-faulty-shows-a-purple-haze/|url-status=live}}</ref> ] found that the purple haze effect occurred on several other manufacturers' phones including the ] and ], and that it was not less pronounced on the iPhone 4s. The report concluded that digital cameras in general, including higher-end ], can all suffer from lens flare in which a purple-tinted effect was not uncommon.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://shopping.yahoo.com/news/-purple-haze--effect-isn-t-limited-just-to-the-iphone-5.html|title=Purple haze effect isn't limited just to the iPhone 5|last=Sullivan|first=Terry|date=October 10, 2012|work=Consumer Reports|access-date=October 11, 2012|archive-date=October 11, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011040143/http://shopping.yahoo.com/news/-purple-haze--effect-isn-t-limited-just-to-the-iphone-5.html|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
==== Problems ==== | |||
{{further|NSA call database|Mark Klein|NSA warrantless surveillance controversy|Hepting v. AT&T}} | |||
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There were ] of the coating of primarily black iPhone 5s chipping off, exposing the bright aluminium underneath. Apple executive's response to email correspondence from an affected customer summarized that it was normal for aluminum to scratch.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://9to5mac.com/2012/09/25/apple-marketing-svp-comments-on-iphone-5-scratches-and-chips-that-is-normal-for-aluminum-products/ | title=Apple Marketing SVP comments on iPhone 5 scratches and chips: 'That is normal' for aluminum products | publisher=9to5Mac | date=September 25, 2012 | access-date=October 20, 2012 | author=Weintraub, Seth | archive-date=October 16, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016035445/http://9to5mac.com/2012/09/25/apple-marketing-svp-comments-on-iphone-5-scratches-and-chips-that-is-normal-for-aluminum-products/ | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/136835-apple-responds-to-iphone-5-scuffgate-scratches-and-chips-are-normal|title=Apple responds to iPhone 5 scuffs, says scratches and chips are 'normal'|newspaper=ExtremeTech|date=September 26, 2012|access-date=April 14, 2016|archive-date=April 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416021213/http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/136835-apple-responds-to-iphone-5-scuffgate-scratches-and-chips-are-normal|url-status=live|last1=Anthony |first1=Sebastian }}</ref> The term "scuffgate", a reference to "]" which affected the iPhone 4, was applied by various sources such as ], ], and ] to describe the scuffing issue.<ref>{{cite web|last=MacManus|first=Christopher|title=CNET News Crave iPhone 5: Say hello to scuffgate? iPhone 5: Say hello to scuffgate?|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57518019-1/iphone-5-say-hello-to-scuffgate/|publisher=]|access-date=October 19, 2012|date=September 21, 2012|archive-date=October 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031235125/http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57518019-1/iphone-5-say-hello-to-scuffgate/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://news.yahoo.com/apple-solves-scuffgate-fix-making-even-harder-buy-130036775.html | title=Apple solves 'Scuffgate' but the fix is making it even harder to buy an iPhone 5 | publisher=] | date=October 10, 2012 | access-date=November 9, 2012 | author=Epstein, Zach | archive-date=October 15, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015160232/http://news.yahoo.com/apple-solves-scuffgate-fix-making-even-harder-buy-130036775.html | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
Some users reported on the Internet that the white model leaked light behind the screen, though the issue was not unique to the iPhone 5, as it also affected other Apple devices.<ref name="leakage-CNET">{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57518950-37/iphone-5-leaks-light-say-some-users|title=iPhone 5 leaks light, say users|publisher=]|date=September 24, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|author=Whitney, Lance|archive-date=November 5, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105123307/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-57518950-37/iphone-5-leaks-light-say-some-users/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
In 2006, the ] lodged a ] lawsuit, ''Hepting v. AT&T'', which alleged that AT&T had allowed agents of the ] (NSA) to monitor phone and Internet communications of AT&T customers without warrants. If true, this would violate the ] of 1978 and the ] and ] of the ]. AT&T has yet to confirm or deny that monitoring by the NSA is occurring. In April 2006, a retired former AT&T technician, Mark Klein, lodged an ] supporting this allegation.<ref>Nakashima, Ellen, , ], November 7, 2007</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Singel |first= Ryan |title=Whistle-Blower Outs NSA Spy Room |publisher=Wired |date=April 7, 2006 |url=https://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2006/04/70619 |accessdate=September 29, 2007}}</ref> The ] has stated it will intervene in this lawsuit by means of ].<ref>{{cite press release |title=Government Moves to Intervene in AT&T Surveillance Case |publisher=Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) |date=April 28, 2006 |url=https://www.eff.org/news/archives/2006_04.php#004613 |accessdate=September 29, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929123042/http://www.eff.org/news/archives/2006_04.php#004613 |archivedate=September 29, 2007 |deadurl=yes |df=mdy-all }}</ref> | |||
] chip is 22% smaller than the ] and consumes less power.]] | |||
=== Commercial reception === | |||
In July 2006, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California – in which the suit was filed – rejected a federal government motion to dismiss the case. The motion to dismiss, which invoked the State Secrets Privilege, had argued that any court review of the alleged partnership between the federal government and AT&T would harm national security. The case was immediately appealed to the Ninth Circuit. It was dismissed on June 3, 2009, citing retroactive legislation in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.{{Citation needed|date=March 2013}} <ref>Arshad Mohammed, Washington Post. "." Jul 21, 2006. Retrieved Jan 4, 2018.</ref> | |||
Techcrunch reported that the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} sold out twenty times faster than the 4 and 4s models. Apple said that they were "blown away by the customer response".<ref name="Prelim sales">{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2012/09/14/iphone-5-pre-order-sells-out-20x-faster-than-4-and-4s-further-highlighting-apples-dominance|title=iPhone 5 Pre-Order Sells Out 20X Faster Than 4 And 4s, Further Highlighting Apple's Dominance|publisher=]|date=September 14, 2012|access-date=September 16, 2012|author=Gallagher, Billy|archive-date=September 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120915222949/http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/14/iphone-5-pre-order-sells-out-20x-faster-than-4-and-4s-further-highlighting-apples-dominance/|url-status=live}}</ref> ], Apple's vice-president of worldwide marketing, said that over two million {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} orders had been received in the first 24 hours.<ref name="apple press two million 24h">{{cite press release|title=Pre-Orders Top Two Million in First 24 Hours|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/17iPhone-5-Pre-Orders-Top-Two-Million-in-First-24-Hours.html|publisher=]|date=September 17, 2012|access-date=March 9, 2015|archive-date=March 18, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318140956/http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/17iPhone-5-Pre-Orders-Top-Two-Million-in-First-24-Hours.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="News.com.au orders-top-2m">{{cite news|url=http://www.news.com.au/technology/smartphones/iphone-5-pre-orders-top-2m-in-24-hours/story-fn6vihic-1226476130321|title=iPhone 5 delivery delays as orders top 2 m in 24 hours|date=September 17, 2012|publisher=]|access-date=September 17, 2012|agency=] (AFP)|archive-date=September 18, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918014031/http://www.news.com.au/technology/smartphones/iphone-5-pre-orders-top-2m-in-24-hours/story-fn6vihic-1226476130321|url-status=live}}</ref> ] said that the {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} was the fastest-selling iPhone the company had ever offered, selling over five million units on launch weekend and exceeding the supply available.<ref name="apple press five million weekend">{{cite press release|title=iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales Top Five Million|url=https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/24iPhone-5-First-Weekend-Sales-Top-Five-Million.html|publisher=]|date=September 24, 2012|access-date=March 9, 2015|archive-date=April 27, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427211258/https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/09/24iPhone-5-First-Weekend-Sales-Top-Five-Million.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://9to5mac.com/2012/09/17/att-announces-record-iphone-pre-orders-companys-fastest-selling-apple-device-ever|title=AT&T announces record iPhone pre-orders, company's fastest selling Apple device ever|last=Smith|first=Jake|date=September 17, 2012|publisher=9to5Mac|access-date=September 18, 2012|archive-date=September 19, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919203321/http://9to5mac.com/2012/09/17/att-announces-record-iphone-pre-orders-companys-fastest-selling-apple-device-ever/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=iPhone_5m_sales>{{cite web|last=Stern|first=Joanna|title=iPhone 5 Hits 5M in Sales in Opening Weekend|url=https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2012/09/iphone-5-hits-5m-in-sales-in-opening-weekend|publisher=]|access-date=September 27, 2012|date=September 24, 2012|archive-date=September 27, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927031745/http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2012/09/iphone-5-hits-5m-in-sales-in-opening-weekend/|url-status=live}}</ref> The release and sale of the iPhone 5 has also slowed down the growth of Android according to market share reports released by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://techcrunch.com/2012/10/30/kantar-apple-iphone-5-slows-androids-growth-in-u-s-u-k-but-android-continues-to-expand-marketshare-across-europe-to-67-1/ | title=Kantar: Apple iPhone 5 Slows Android's Growth In U.S., U.K. — But Android Continues To Expand Marketshare Across Europe, To 67.1% | publisher=] | date=October 30, 2012 | access-date=November 6, 2012 | author=Lomas, Natasha | archive-date=November 2, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102232433/http://techcrunch.com/2012/10/30/kantar-apple-iphone-5-slows-androids-growth-in-u-s-u-k-but-android-continues-to-expand-marketshare-across-europe-to-67-1/ | url-status=live }}</ref> During the first 16 days after the phone's initial release it comprised over 20% of all phones sold in that period.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iqmetrix.com/article/2012/10/iqmetrix-releases-smartphone-sales-stats-iphone-5-launch|title=iQmetrix Releases Smartphone Sales Stats Since iPhone 5 Launch|publisher=iQmetrix|access-date=February 22, 2014|archive-date=February 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228070603/http://www.iqmetrix.com/article/2012/10/iqmetrix-releases-smartphone-sales-stats-iphone-5-launch|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
]'s chief economist, Michael Feroli said that "sales of {{nowrap|iPhone 5}} could boost annualized US GDP growth by $3.2 billion, or $12.8 billion at an annual rate."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.londonlovesbusiness.com/business-news/tech/the-hallowed-arrival-is-nigh-iphone-5-rumours-revealed/3391.article|title=iPhone 5 rumours revealed|publisher=London Loves Business|date=September 12, 2012|access-date=September 13, 2012|author1=Tripathi, Shruti|author2=Griffith, Gabriella|archive-date=September 14, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120914004607/http://www.londonlovesbusiness.com/business-news/tech/the-hallowed-arrival-is-nigh-iphone-5-rumours-revealed/3391.article|url-status=dead}}</ref><!--According to countless sources, the chief economist of JP Morgan is Michael Feroli, not Michael Ferol – I believe the source made a typo--> Shortly after the announcement of the iPhone 5 and preceding the launch, Apple's stock price rose to a record $705.07,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://techcrunch.com/2012/09/17/apple-stock-price-700-per-share-iphone-5-nasdaq/ | title=Apple Stock Crosses $700 Per Share After Hours On The Strength Of iPhone 5 | publisher=] | date=September 17, 2012 | access-date=January 8, 2013 | author=Etherington, Darrell | archive-date=January 17, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117171849/http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/17/apple-stock-price-700-per-share-iphone-5-nasdaq/ | url-status=live }}</ref> but within three months fell to $507.48.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://bgr.com/2012/12/28/apple-stock-closing-low-272563/ | title=APPLE TUMBLES TO 10-MONTH CLOSING LOW | publisher=] | date=December 28, 2012 | access-date=January 8, 2013 | author=Epstein, Zach | archive-date=January 15, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130115093031/http://bgr.com/2012/12/28/apple-stock-closing-low-272563/ | url-status=live }}</ref> According to the analysis of Eric Savitz, Apple's stock decline and resulting losses were not the result of any issue with the new Maps application, but disappointed investors. He points to initial hardware sales of only five million, compared to projections up to twice that, as the primary cause.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/10/01/bad-math-apples-map-issue-is-not-a-30b-fiasco|title=Bad Math: Apple's Map Issue Is Not A '$30 Billion Fiasco'|work=]|date=October 1, 2012|access-date=October 7, 2012|author=Savitz, Eric|archive-date=October 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121004050712/http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericsavitz/2012/10/01/bad-math-apples-map-issue-is-not-a-30b-fiasco/|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
In May 2006, '']'' reported that all international and domestic calling records had been handed over to the ] by AT&T, ], SBC, and ] for the purpose of creating a massive ].<ref>{{cite news |last=Cauley |first=Leslie |title=NSA has massive database of Americans' phone calls |work=USA Today |date=May 11, 2006 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2006-05-10-nsa_x.htm |accessdate=September 29, 2007}} | |||
</ref> The portions of the ''new'' AT&T that had been part of SBC Communications before November 18, 2005, were not mentioned. | |||
Since the release of the iPhone 5, discounts on previous generation iPhones have enabled Apple to maintain a market lead in the United States and Japan, but the iPhone continued to lag behind the combined total of Android phones in the global market.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/22/iphone_ahead_us_android_ahead_in_europe/ | title=iPhone hangs on in US, Japan, but everyone else bought an Android | publisher=The Register | date=January 22, 2013 | access-date=January 23, 2013 | author=Leach, Anna | archive-date=January 25, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125142316/http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/22/iphone_ahead_us_android_ahead_in_europe/ | url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
On June 21, 2006, the '']'' reported that AT&T had rewritten rules on its privacy policy. The policy, which took effect June 23, 2006, says that "AT&T – not customers – owns customers' confidential info and can use it 'to protect its legitimate business interests, safeguard others, or respond to legal process.'"<ref>{{cite news|last=Lazarus |first=David |title=AT&T Rewrites Rules: Your Data Isn't Yours |work=San Francisco Chronicle |date=June 21, 2006 |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/06/21/BUG9VJHB9C1.DTL&hw=at&sn=002&sc=870 |accessdate=September 29, 2007 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071112225858/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2006%2F06%2F21%2FBUG9VJHB9C1.DTL&hw=at&sn=002&sc=870 |archivedate=November 12, 2007 |deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
On August 22, 2007, National Intelligence Director ] confirmed that AT&T was one of the telecommunications companies that assisted with the government's warrantless wire-tapping program on calls between foreign and domestic sources.<ref>{{cite news |last=Shrader |first=Katherine |title=Spy Chief Reveals Classified Surveillance Details |agency=Associated Press |date=August 22, 2007 |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20396282/ |accessdate=September 29, 2007| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070913003015/http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20396282/| archivedate=September 13, 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
On November 8, 2007, Mark Klein, a former AT&T technician, told ] of MSNBC that all Internet traffic passing over AT&T lines was copied into ] at the company's San Francisco office – to which only employees with National Security Agency clearance had access.<ref>{{cite web |last=Olbermann |first=Keith |title=Whistleblower Saw AT&T Assist Bush Administration |publisher=MSNBC |date=November 8, 2007 |url=http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=msnbc&vid=297abdd5-d0dc-4617-a6c9-c482fa316b59 |accessdate=November 10, 2007| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071110231322/http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=msnbc&vid=297abdd5-d0dc-4617-a6c9-c482fa316b59| archivedate=November 10, 2007 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl=no}}</ref> | |||
AT&T keeps for five to seven years a record of who text messages whom and the date and time, but not the content of the messages.<ref>{{cite news |first=Peter|last=Svensson|title=Document Shows How Phone Cos. Treat Private Data |url=https://phys.org/news/2011-09-document-cos-private.html |quote=T-Mobile USA doesn't keep any information on Web browsing activity. Verizon, on the other hand, keeps some information for up to a year that can be used to ascertain if a particular phone visited a particular Web site. According to the sheet, Sprint Nextel Corp.'s Virgin Mobile brand keeps the text content of text messages for three months. Verizon keeps it for three to five days. None of the other carriers keep texts at all, but they keep records of who texted who for more than a year. The document says AT&T keeps for five to seven years a record of who text messages who —and when, but not the content of the messages. Virgin Mobile only keeps that data for two to three months. |date=September 29, 2011 |accessdate=May 13, 2019 }}</ref> | |||
AT&T has a one star ] rating from the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eff.org/who-has-your-back-2017|title=Who Has Your Back? Government Data Requests 2017|date=2017-07-10}}</ref> | |||
=== Intellectual property filtering === | |||
In January 2008, the company reported plans to begin filtering all ] which passes through its network for intellectual property violations.<ref name="Wu">{{cite web | |||
|url=http://www.slate.com/id/2182152/ | |||
|title=Has AT&T Lost Its Mind? A baffling proposal to filter the Internet | |||
|first=Tim | |||
|last=Wu | |||
|date=January 16, 2008 | |||
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</ref> Commentators in the media have speculated that if this plan is implemented, it would lead to a mass exodus of subscribers leaving AT&T,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22829568/ |title=AT&T's Proposed Filtering Policy Is Bad News – Netiquette – MSNBC.com |publisher=MSNBC |date=January 25, 2008 |accessdate=November 28, 2011}}</ref> although this is misleading as Internet traffic may go through the company's network anyway.<ref name=Wu/> Internet freedom proponents used these developments as justification for government-mandated ]. | |||
=== Discrimination against local Public-access television channels === | |||
AT&T is accused by ] groups of discriminating against local ] (PEG) cable TV channels, by "impictions that will severely restrict the audience".<ref name="dn10">(March 9, 2009) , ]. Retrieved March 13, 2009.</ref> | |||
According to Barbara Popovic, Executive Director of the Chicago public-access service ], the new AT&T ] system forces all ] into a special menu system, denying normal functionality such as channel numbers, access to the standard ], and ] recording.<ref name="dn10"/> The Ratepayer Advocates division of the ] reported: "Instead of putting the stations on individual channels, AT&T has bundled community stations into a generic channel that can only be navigated through a complex and lengthy process."<ref name="dn10"/> | |||
Sue Buske (president of telecommunications consulting firm the Buske Group and a former head of the National Federation of Local Cable Programmers/]) argue that this is "an overall attack on public access across the , the place in the dial around cities and communities where people can make their own media in their own communities".<ref name="dn10"/> | |||
=== Information security === | |||
In June 2010, a ] known as ] discovered a ] within AT&T that could allow anyone to uncover email addresses belonging to customers of AT&T 3G service for the ] ].<ref name="computerworld1">{{cite news |title='Brute force' script snatched iPad e-mail addresses |first=Gregg |last=Keizer |newspaper=] |date=June 10, 2010 |url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9177921/Brute_force_script_snatched_iPad_e_mail_addresses |accessdate=September 18, 2010}}</ref> These email addresses could be accessed without a protective password.<ref name="computerworld2-2">{{cite news |title=iPad e-mail hackers defend attack as 'ethical' |page=2 |first=Gregg |last=Keizer |newspaper=] |date=June 11, 2010 |url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9177991/iPad_e_mail_hackers_defend_attack_as_ethical_?taxonomyId=17&pageNumber=2 |accessdate=September 25, 2010}}</ref> Using a script, Goatse Security collected thousands of email addresses from AT&T.<ref name="computerworld1"/> Goatse Security informed AT&T about the security flaw through a third party.<ref name="computerworld2-1">{{cite news |title=iPad e-mail hackers defend attack as 'ethical' |page=1 |first=Gregg |last=Keizer |newspaper=] |date=June 11, 2010 |url=http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9177991/iPad_e_mail_hackers_defend_attack_as_ethical_ |accessdate=September 25, 2010}}</ref> Goatse Security then disclosed around 114,000 of these emails to ], which published an article about the security flaw and disclosure in '']''.<ref name="computerworld1"/><ref name="computerworld2-1"/> Praetorian Security Group criticized the web application that Goatse Security exploited as "poorly designed".<ref name="computerworld1"/> | |||
In April 2015, AT&T was fined $25 million over data security breaches, marking the largest ever fine issued by the ] (FCC) for breaking data privacy laws. The investigation revealed the theft of details of approximately 280,000 people from call centres in ], ] and the ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32232604|title=AT&T pays record $25m fine over customer data thefts|date=2015-04-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/04/08/f-c-c-fines-att-25-million-for-privacy-breach/|title=F.C.C. Fines AT&T $25 Million for Privacy Breach|website=New York Times|date=2015-04-08}}</ref> | |||
=== Accusations of enabling fraud === | |||
{{unbalanced|date=November 2016}} | |||
In March 2012, the United States federal government announced a lawsuit against AT&T. The specific accusations state that AT&T "violated the False Claims Act by facilitating and seeking federal payment for IP Relay calls by international callers who were ineligible for the service and sought to use it for fraudulent purposes. The complaint alleges that, out of fears that fraudulent call volume would drop after the registration deadline, AT&T knowingly adopted a non-compliant registration system that did not verify whether the user was located within the United States. The complaint further contends that AT&T continued to employ this system even with the knowledge that it facilitated use of IP Relay by fraudulent foreign callers, which accounted for up to 95 percent of AT&T's call volume. The government's complaint alleges that AT&T improperly billed the TRS Fund for reimbursement of these calls and received millions of dollars in federal payments as a result."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/2012/March/12-civ-357.html |title=Welcome to the United States Department of Justice |publisher=Justice.gov |date=March 22, 2012 |accessdate=May 11, 2012}}</ref> | |||
=== Racism === | |||
On April 28, 2015, AT&T announced that it had fired Aaron Slator, President of Content and Advertising Sales, for sending racist text messages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/att-fires-president-racist-text-100m-lawsuit-30658834|title=Technology and Science News — ABC News|author=ABC News|website=ABC News}}</ref> Slator was also hit with a $100 million discrimination lawsuit, filed by African-American employee Knoyme King.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/apr/28/aaron-slator-t-president-fired-over-racist-text-me/|title=Aaron Slator, AT&T president, fired over racist text messages|website=The Washingtion Times}}</ref> The day before that, protesters arrived at AT&T's headquarters in Dallas and its satellite offices in Los Angeles as well as at the home of CEO Randall Stephenson to protest alleged systemic racial policies. According to accounts, the protesters are demanding AT&T begin working with 100% black-owned media companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-1237563|title=Protesters Picket AT&T CEO's Dallas Estate|website=CNN iReport}}</ref> | |||
=== Trademark violation === | |||
In June 2016, ] sued AT&T for ], ], and ]. The company had recently established a loyalty program under the brand ''AT&T Thanks'', which Citigroup claims would cause consumer confusion as an infringement of its "ThankYou" and "Citi ThankYou" marks due to similar wording and visual design. Citi, which also provides a co-branded ] for AT&T that links with its ThankYou rewards program, sought unspecified damages and the expungement of AT&T's trademark registration.<ref name="ars-thankyoutm">{{cite web|title=Citigroup trademarks "THANKYOU" and sues AT&T for thanking clients|url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2016/06/citigroup-trademarks-thankyou-and-sues-att-for-thanking-clients/|website=Ars Technica|accessdate=June 16, 2016}}</ref><ref name="bloomberg-tylawsuit">{{cite web|title=Citigroup Sues AT&T Over Right to Say 'Thanks' to Customers|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-10/citigroup-sues-at-t-over-right-to-say-thanks-to-customers|website=Bloomberg|accessdate=June 17, 2016}}</ref> | |||
The suit was dismissed in August 2016, with a judge ruling that there was a low likelihood of confusion between the two marks because the companies fall within different industries, and that consumers who use loyalty programs would be able to "clearly take into account the attributes associated with the products they purchase" and, thus, be able to distinguish them.<ref name="nyp-thankslawsuit">{{cite web|title=AT&T beats Citi challenge over saying 'thanks' to customers|url=https://nypost.com/2016/08/12/att-beats-citigroup-challenge-over-saying-thanks-to-customers/|website=The New York Post|accessdate=August 16, 2016}}</ref> | |||
== Naming rights and sponsorships == | |||
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Smartphone developed by Apple (2012–2013)
iPhone 5 in Slate | |
Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Manufacturer | Foxconn (on contract) |
Type | Smartphone |
Generation | 6th |
First released | September 21, 2012 (2012-09-21) |
Availability by region |
September 21, 2012
September 28, 2012
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Discontinued | September 10, 2013 (September 10, 2013) |
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Predecessor | iPhone 4s |
Successor | |
Compatible networks | GSM, CDMA, 3G, EVDO, HSPA+, LTE |
Form factor | Slate |
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Weight | 112 g (3.95 oz) |
Operating system | |
System-on-chip | Apple A6 |
CPU | 1.3 GHz dual core 32-bit ARMv7-A "Swift" |
GPU | PowerVR SGX543MP3, up to 68 GFLOPS |
Memory | 1 GB LPDDR2-1066 RAM |
Storage | 16, 32 or 64 GB |
Battery | 3.8 V, 5.45 Wh (1,440 mAh) Lithium-ion battery
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Rear camera | Sony Exmor R IMX145 8 MP iSight back-side illuminated sensor HD video (1080p) at 30 frame/s IR filter Aperture f/2.4 5 element lens face detection (stills only) Image stabilization |
Front camera | 1.2 MP, HD video (720p) |
Display | 4 in (100 mm) diagonal (16:9 aspect ratio), multi-touch display, LED backlit IPS TFT LCD, 1,136×640 pixels at 326 ppi, 800:1 contrast ratio (typical), 500 cd/m max. brightness (typical), Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front |
Sound | Single loudspeaker 3.5 mm TRRS, 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response (internal, headset) 3.5mm audio jack Microphone |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n) (802.11n: 2.4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth, GPS & GLONASS, Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), Quad-band UMTS/HSDPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz), 8-pin Lightning connector. • GSM model (A1428): Dual-band LTE (Bands 4, 17: 1700 (AWS), 700 MHz). • GSM model (A1429): Tri-band LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5: 2100, 1800, 850 MHz). • CDMA model (A1429): Tri-band 2G CDMA (800 (CDMA over ESMR), 850, 1900 MHz). Dual-band 3G CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A and Rev. B (850, 1900 MHz). Penta-band LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 13, 25: 2100, 1800, 850, 700c, 1900 MHz). |
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The iPhone 5 is a smartphone that was developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the 6th generation iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 4s, and preceding both the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. It was formally unveiled as part of a press event on September 12, 2012, and subsequently released on September 21, 2012. The iPhone 5 was the first iPhone to be announced in September, and setting a trend for subsequent iPhone releases, the first iPhone to be completely developed under the guidance of Tim Cook and the last iPhone to be overseen by Steve Jobs. The iPhone 5's design was used three times, first with the iPhone 5 itself in 2012, then with the iPhone 5s in 2013, and finally with the first-generation iPhone SE in 2016.
The iPhone 5 featured major design changes in comparison to its predecessor. These included an aluminum-based body which was thinner and lighter than previous models, a taller 4-inch screen with a nearly 16:9 aspect ratio, the Apple A6 system-on-chip, LTE support, and Lightning, a new compact dock connector which replaced the 30-pin design used by previous iPhone models. This was the second iPhone after the iPhone 4s to include Apple's new Sony-made 8 MP camera.
Apple began taking pre-orders on September 14, 2012, and over two million were received within 24 hours. Initial demand for the iPhone 5 exceeded the supply available at launch on September 21, 2012, and was described by Apple as "extraordinary", with pre-orders having sold twenty times faster than its predecessors. While reception to the iPhone 5 was generally positive, consumers and reviewers noted hardware issues, such as an unintended purple hue in photos taken, and the phone's coating being prone to chipping. Reception was also mixed over Apple's decision to switch to a different dock connector design, as the change affected iPhone 5's compatibility with accessories that were otherwise compatible with previous iterations of the line.
Alongside the iPhone 4, the iPhone 5 was officially discontinued by Apple on September 10, 2013, with the announcement of its successors, the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c. The iPhone 5 has the joint second-shortest lifespan of any iPhone ever produced with only twelve months in production, breaking with Apple's standard practice of selling an existing iPhone model at a reduced price upon the release of a new model. This was broken by the iPhone X which only had ten-months in production from November 2017 to September 2018, and tied with the iPhone XS which had twelve-months from September 2018 to September 2019.
It was replaced as a midrange and then an entry-level device by the iPhone 5c; the 5c internal hardware specifications are almost identical to the 5 albeit having a less expensive polycarbonate exterior shell. The iPhone 5 supports iOS 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10. The iPhone 5 does not support iOS 11 due to it dropping support for 32-bit devices. The iPhone 5 is the second iPhone to support five major versions of iOS after the iPhone 4s.
History
Rumors about the iPhone 5 began shortly after the announcement of the iPhone 4s, though detailed leaks did not emerge until June 2012. On July 30, 2012, reports pinpointed the dates on which the iPhone 5 would be unveiled and released, along with some accurate predictions of its features. On September 4, 2012, Apple announced they would be hosting an event at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco on September 12, 2012. A shadow of the numeral 5 was featured in the invitations sent to the media, suggesting that the next iPhone would be unveiled at the event.
At the unveiling, Apple announced the iPhone 5 and also introduced new iPod Nano and iPod Touch models. They also stated that pre-orders would be accepted starting September 14, 2012. Over two million pre-orders were received within 24 hours. The iPhone 5 was made available for sale to the public on September 21, 2012. Initial demand for the new phone exceeded the record set by its predecessor, the iPhone 4s, by selling over 5 million units in the first three days. On November 30, 2012, Apple added an unlocked version of the iPhone 5 to their online US store, with the 16 GB model starting at US$649.
The iPhone 5 was officially discontinued by Apple on September 10, 2013, with the announcement of its successors, the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c. While the 5c shared almost the same internal hardware as the iPhone 5, the 5c used a lower-cost polycarbonate plastic case in place of the original 5's aluminum form. The introduction of the 5c deviated from Apple's previous market strategy, where the previous iPhone model would remain in production, but sold at a lower price point below the new model.
On April 28, 2014, Apple initiated an out of warranty recall program to replace any failing power buttons of iPhone 5 models which were manufactured prior to March 2013 at no cost. On August 23, 2014, Apple announced a program to replace batteries of iPhone 5 models that "may suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently" which were sold between September 2012 and January 2013.
Litigation
Main article: Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Following the release of the iPhone 5, Samsung announced that it was filing a lawsuit against Apple for infringing eight of its patents. The case was scheduled to begin in 2014. In a statement, Samsung said it had "little choice but to take the steps necessary to protect our innovations and intellectual property rights". Litigation between the two involving patent infringement has been ongoing and is being fought in several court cases around the world.
Production
The components and labor required to construct the most basic iPhone 5 are estimated to cost US$207, which is US$19 more than the cost of components for the corresponding iPhone 4s model. The LTE module in the iPhone 5 alone costs $34, $10 more than the cellular module in the iPhone 4s. Similarly, screens used in the iPhone 5 cost $44, which is $7 more than the screen of its predecessor. Mashable noted that the profit margin of selling each device is "huge" as the iPhone 5 retails for US$649.
After the announcement of the device, a lack of supply was evident. This was due to a shortage of components such as the screen. Reports emerged, stating that Sharp was unable to ship the screen before the debut of the iPhone 5, and other manufacturers reported that it was difficult to keep up with demand. As a result, the number of pre-orders rose due to the uncertainty of stock at retail stores, and the delivery dates for pre-orders were postponed to dates that were after the initial release date of the device.
Quality control inspectors strike
China Labor Watch, a New York State–based NGO, reported that "three to four thousand" Foxconn workers who work at the iPhone 5 production plant in Zhengzhou stopped working on October 5, 2012. The strikes occurred after Apple implemented a stricter quality standard on their products, which includes a 0.02 mm restriction on indentations inflicted during production, and imposed demands related to scratches on frames and back covers. The strikes were also attributed to the employer forcing employees to work on a public holiday. The report stated training was inadequate for quality demands expected and led to employees producing products that did not meet standards. During the strike, conflicts between quality control inspectors and employees resulted in brawls. China Labor Watch also claimed that concerns raised by inspectors were not addressed by factory management. Foxconn spokesmen admitted that a micromanagement problem exists, but also said that there were only 300 to 400 workers absent and the conflicts did not influence production processes. In November 2012 Foxconn chairman Terry Gou reported that the delay in production was due to undisclosed difficulties in assembly.
Features
Operating system and software
Main articles: iOS, iOS 6, iOS 7, iOS 8, iOS 9, and iOS 10Further information: iOS version historyThe iPhone 5 features iOS, Apple's mobile operating system. The user interface of iOS is based on the concept of direct manipulation, using multi-touch gestures. Interface control elements consist of sliders, switches, and buttons. Interaction with the OS includes gestures such as swipe, tap, pinch, and reverse pinch, all of which have specific definitions within the context of the iOS operating system and its multi-touch interface. Internal accelerometers are used by some applications to respond to shaking the device (one common result is the undo command) or rotating it vertically (one common result is switching from portrait to landscape mode).
The iPhone 5 is shipped with iOS 6, which was released on September 19, 2012. Many of the iPhone 5's features that work specifically with the included iOS 6.0 operating system only worked in certain territories on release. Apple has said this is a rolling program, which will take longer to implement across more regions.
The phone can act as a hotspot, sharing its internet connection over WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB, and also accesses the App Store, an online application distribution platform for iOS developed and maintained by Apple. The service allows users to browse and download applications from the iTunes Store that were developed with Xcode and the iOS SDK and were published through Apple.
The iPhone 5 can play music, movies, television shows, ebooks, audiobooks, and podcasts and can sort its media library by songs, artists, albums, videos, playlists, genres, composers, podcasts, audiobooks, and compilations. Options are always presented alphabetically, except in playlists, which retain their order from iTunes. Users can rotate their device horizontally to landscape mode to access Cover Flow. Like on iTunes, this feature shows the different album covers in a scroll-through photo library. Scrolling is achieved by swiping a finger across the screen. Alternatively, headset controls can be used to pause, play, skip, and repeat tracks. On the iPhone 5, the volume can be changed with the included Apple Earphones, and the Voice Control feature can be used to identify a track, play songs in a playlist or by a specific artist, or create a Genius playlist.
Like the iPhone 4s, the iPhone 5 has Siri, that allows the user to operate the iPhone by spoken commands. The software was improved in iOS 6 to include the ability to make restaurant reservations, launch apps, dictate Facebook or Twitter updates, retrieve movie reviews and detailed sports statistics.
On the iPhone 5, texting can be aided by the voice assistant, which converts speech to text. In addition to regular texting, messaging on the iPhone 5 supports iMessage, a specialized instant messaging program and service that allows unlimited texting to other Apple devices running iOS 5 or later. This supports the inclusion of content such as images and sound in text messages, integration with the device's voice-controlled software assistant, and read acknowledgments for sent messages. Input to the device comes from a keyboard displayed on the multi-touch screen or by voice-to-text by speaking into the microphone. Entered text is supported by predictive and suggestion software; there is a multi-language spell-checker which recognizes many regional accents of different languages.
iOS 6 features several new and/or updated apps, which includes Apple Maps and Passbook. Apple's built-in Maps app, which replaced the former Maps app powered by Google Maps, had been universally derided and lacked many features present in competing maps apps. It uses Apple's new vector-based engine that eliminates lag, making for smoother zooming. New to Maps is turn-by-turn navigation spoken directions, 3D views in some major cities and real-time traffic. iOS 6 is able to retrieve documents such as boarding passes, admission tickets, coupons and loyalty cards through its new Passbook app. An iOS device with Passbook can be scanned under a reader to process a mobile payment at locations that have compatible hardware. The app has context-aware features such as notifications for relevant coupons when in the immediate vicinity of a given store.
Facebook comes integrated through Apple's native apps with iOS 6. Facebook features can be directly accessed from within native apps such as Calendar which can sync Facebook events, or use Facebook's like button from within the Apple App Store.
New privacy settings are available to the user. In addition to location services, the following have been added in iOS 6: photos (already partially restricted in iOS 5), contacts (address book), calendars, reminders, Bluetooth sharing, Twitter, Facebook, and Sina Weibo. iOS 6 also comes with a "Limit ad tracking" user control in the general settings menu to allow users the option to prevent targeted advertising. Apple's Advertising Identifier replaces the company's existing Unique Device Identification (UDID) standard. Advertising networks not yet using Apple's Advertising Identifier device identifier standard would not be affected, although Apple will require the standard in the future.
Design
Apple emphasized the improved build quality of the iPhone 5 at its press event. The frame used in previous versions was redesigned to use an aluminum composite frame. The iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s used stainless steel instead of aluminium due to Steve Jobs' preference for the metal which he thought, "looks beautiful when it wears".
The iPhone 5 is 18% thinner, 20% lighter, and has 12% less overall volume than its predecessor, the iPhone 4s. The phone's aluminum body is 0.30 in (7.6 mm) thick. At the September 2012 conference Apple claimed it was the thinnest smartphone in the world at 7.6 mm, though that claim was disputed as the Chinese Oppo Finder was thinner and some other smartphones could be considered to be thinner, depending upon where thickness is measured. The Oppo Finder measured 6.65 mm (0.262 in) at its thinnest point and 7.1 mm (0.28 in) at its thickest point making it overall thinner than the iPhone. This design was used three times, first with the iPhone 5 in 2012, then with the 5s in 2013, and finally with the first-generation iPhone SE in 2016.
Hardware
The iPhone 5 uses a system on chip (SoC), called the Apple A6. The SoC comprises a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM and a tri-core PowerVR SGX543MP4 running at 266 MHz. The iPhone 5's operating memory (LPDDR2-1066 eDRAM) was doubled, from 512 MB to 1 GB. Storage capacities available are fixed at 16, 32 or 64 GB, the same as the 4s; plug-in memory cards are not supported. The two color options are black (with black glass and slate-colored metal trim), and white (with white ceramic and silver-colored metal trim); again the same color options (though differently implemented) as its predecessor the 4s had. The iPhone 5 retains the 8 megapixel back camera on the iPhone 4s, but has improved low-light performance, and has a 40% faster photo capture than its predecessors, while having a purple hue when a strong source of light is present in the photograph. The front camera, which is accessible through the FaceTime and camera app has a lower resolution, at 1.2 megapixels. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a charge capacity of 1440mAh is built in and cannot be replaced by the user; it is rated at ≤225 hours of standby time and ≤8 hours of talk time. There are three separate models of the phone available: one supporting CDMA and two GSM versions. This can have knock-on effects for which version of the device will actually work in which countries/regions. The phone takes a nano-SIM, smaller than the micro-SIM of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s.
Hardware benchmarking conducted using Geekbench and GLBenchmark validates several claims that Apple included on their website and mentioned at the unveiling of the device, these include two times faster and two times the graphics performance. In the Geekbench overall hardware assessment, the iPhone 5 received a score that was approximately 2.5 times higher than the iPhone 4s. The benchmark conducted using GLBenchmark for the iPhone 5 returned a score that was 2 times better than the iPhone 4s. The result was however inconsistent as a 3D graphics benchmark assessment using Passmark returned a score that was only approximately 1.45 times better than the iPhone 4s. Battery life assessments conducted by AnandTech concluded that the battery life is shorter on the iPhone 5 than its predecessor when performing certain tasks, however when performing other tasks the iPhone 5 battery outlasts the iPhone 4s.
The Retina Display is 1,136 × 640 pixels with an aspect ratio of almost exactly 16:9, (minus one extra row of horizontal pixels). With a diagonal of 4" it has a display size of 6.7 square inches, compared to 5.7 in iPhone 4 and 4s. The pixel density remains the same as the 4s model, which is 326 pixels per inch. Screen icons of the iPhone 5 are arranged in a matrix of six rows of four icons each. The increased screen size allows the sixth row of icons to be added to the five rows that were present in the iPhone 4. In-cell touch sensor technology from Sharp slims the screen which allows for a thinner phone. The screen's color saturation is 44% greater than its predecessor.
There are three microphones (placed on the front, side and back) for noise cancellation and video calls.
On April 28, 2014, Apple initiated an out of warranty recall program to replace any failing power buttons of iPhone 5 models which were manufactured prior to March 2013 at no cost.
On August 23, 2014, Apple announced a program to replace batteries of iPhone 5 models that "may suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently" which were sold between September 2012 and January 2013.
Accessories
The iPhone 5, as well as the iPod Touch (5th generation), iPod Nano (7th generation), iPad (4th generation), and iPad Mini feature a new dock connector named Lightning, which replaces the 30-pin Apple Dock connector introduced in 2003 by Apple on the iPod (3rd generation). The Apple Lightning connector has eight pins and all signaling is digital. This new connector is smaller than the previous one, helping the iPhone 5 to be slimmer than its predecessors. Apple Lightning cables have duplicate pins on two sides of each plug, so it can be inserted either way round. Various accessories will be available to convert the Apple Lightning connector to the older 30-pin Apple Dock connector or USB, although not all old accessories will work, as not all signals are available, in particular video output and the iPod Out feature for BMW automobiles.
Earphones known as Apple EarPods are included with the iPhone 5 and other devices announced at the Apple media event on September 12, 2012. They superseded earphones that were included with previous generation iPhones and iPods. According to technology commentators, the redesign of the earphones is aimed to improve sound quality by allowing air to travel in and out more freely. Apple states that the redesign of their earphones allows it to "rival high-end headphones that cost hundreds of dollars more". Reviews by Gizmodo and TechRadar reported that although the redesigned earphones sounded better than its predecessor, reviewers felt that quality of sound produced is poor.
Network compatibility
Further information: UMTS frequency bands, List of UMTS networks, LTE frequency bands, and List of LTE networksModel | FCC id | Carriers/region | CDMA bands | GSM bands | UMTS bands | LTE bands | Notes |
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A1428, serial number ending with FH19, FH1C, FH1D, FH1F, FH1G, FH1H | BCG‑E2599A | T-Mobile US, AT&T Mobility, and other GSM carriers in North America | N/A | Quad | 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 | 2/4/5/17 | Tap "Settings > General > About" to check serial number |
A1428, other serial numbers | BCG‑E2599A | AT&T Mobility and other GSM carriers in North America | N/A | Quad | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | 2/4/5/17 | Early A1428 model that does not support T-Mobile US. Beginning December 4, 2013, Apple is shipping A1428 models with UMTS band 1700 enabled. The phones shipped before December 4, 2013, will not be updated to support that band |
A1429 | BCG‑E2599A | Verizon Wireless, Sprint Corporation, other CDMA carriers | 0, 1, 10 | Quad | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | 1/3/5/13/25 | |
A1429 | BCG‑E2599A | GSM carriers outside of North America | Disabled | Quad | 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | 1/3/5 | According to the FCC filing there is no difference between GSM and CDMA A1429 model. CDMA bands and LTE bands 13, 25 are disabled in A1429 phones configured to work on GSM networks. |
AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint offer LTE access in the US, while in the UK, only EE and Three are able to offer LTE access. On March 26, 2013, T-Mobile announced they would begin carrying the iPhone 5, making it the first iPhone to be available on all four nationwide carriers in the United States. The T-Mobile version of the iPhone features a modified version of the A1428 iPhone 5 model enabling Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) support. All carriers in Canada selling the iPhone 5 have their own LTE networks, including Rogers Wireless, Fido Solutions, Bell Mobility, Virgin Mobile Canada, Telus Mobility and Koodo Mobile.
42 officially recognized bands exist for LTE, however rollouts are coalescing around the more-popular bands, based on what historically has been made available in specific regions. In Europe, bands available for LTE include, 2.6 GHz (the 3G-expansion band) and 800 MHz (cleared of analogue TV), with 1,800 MHz appearing in a few places including the UK. In Germany, the only carrier network supported is that of T-Mobile with its 1,800 MHz band allocated to LTE. Some countries in Europe, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and others—will not be able to offer LTE connectivity via the iPhone 5 to their customers on their current LTE networks, as they have already deployed LTE in the 2.6 GHz band, which the iPhone 5 does not support. In November 2012, a representative of Swisscom reported that the iPhone 5 only supports LTE on networks that have been tested and certified by Apple.
Unlike the iPhone 4s, which was the only "world phone" produced by Apple, there are three versions of the iPhone 5, which differ by the frequency used. All three work on 2G GSM/GPRS and 3G UMTS/EDGE networks on both the 800 and 1900 MHz bands used in the Americas, and the 900 and 1800 MHz bands used elsewhere. The CDMA A1429 model works on CDMA networks, such as that of Sprint and Verizon. Another version supports LTE only on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS band, and the 700 MHz band recovered after the conversion to digital television in the US (channels 52 to 56), currently the only network that supports the band is AT&T. GSM A1429 supports several other LTE bands available in other countries, such as LTE bands 1, 3, 5.
Reception
Critical reception
The iPhone 5 received mainly positive reviews from commentators and reviewers. Tim Stevens from Engadget praised the iPhone 5 for its high resolution screen surpassing that of the iPhone 4s, which he considered to be one of the best phone screens available on the market. Stevens was critical of the new connector, which is incompatible with devices and cables that use the superseded 30-pin connector, although the LA Times reported that this was a change necessary to make the device smaller than its predecessor. Engadget agreed that Apple fulfilled most of the promises stated on its website, such as "better battery performance", "two times the graphics performance" and "two times faster." David Pogue of The New York Times considered the 4-inch Retina display a "nice but not life-changing change", and praised the Lightning connector for its size, sturdiness, and reversibility, while noting its lack of support for older accessories, remarking that "Apple has a long history of killing off technologies, inconveniently and expensively, that the public had come to love". Technology columnist Ed Baig of USA Today was impressed that Apple had met the public's "lofty expectations" for the iPhone 5 in a competitive market. In a repair-ability review, iFixit found the iPhone 5 easier to disassemble and repair than its predecessor.
Wired reported that the iPhone 5 design, carried on in the iPhone 5s and first-generation iPhone SE, was regarded as "long been the golden child of Apple phone design and a benchmark for phones in general", while the succeeding iPhone 6/6s design was less critically acclaimed as it "felt a little bit wrong, as though you were holding a slick $650 bar of soap". Wired described the iPhone 5 as "elegance rooted in the way the aluminum and glass work together. It felt streamlined, yet substantial, which is different from the iPhone 6, which feels substantial in size alone. Plus, unlike the ubiquitous rounded corners of the 6, the iPhone 5 didn't really look like anything else on the market at the time". However, the iPhone 5's design was not suited to scaling up, in contrast to the iPhone 6/6s which could better accommodate the growing consumer trend towards larger screen sizes and indeed spawned the 6/6S Plus phablet models.
Criticism
Reviewers and commentators were critical of the new Maps app that replaced Google Maps in iOS 6. It had been reported to contain errors such as misplacement of landmark tags, directing users to incorrect locations and poor satellite images. Nine days after Maps' release, Apple issued a statement apologizing for the frustration it had caused customers and recommending that they try alternate mapping services.
Errors
Gizmodo editor Diaz discussed the correspondence between Apple and a reader about purple flare in pictures taken on iPhone 5 camera. Apple's response to the issue was that it is normal and advised the customer to aim the camera away from bright light sources when taking photos. Tests conducted by TechCrunch indicate that the problem existed on the iPhone 4s but was more distinct and pronounced on the iPhone 5. Consumer Reports found that the purple haze effect occurred on several other manufacturers' phones including the Samsung Galaxy S III and Motorola Droid Razr Maxx, and that it was not less pronounced on the iPhone 4s. The report concluded that digital cameras in general, including higher-end SLRs, can all suffer from lens flare in which a purple-tinted effect was not uncommon.
Problems
There were anecdotal claims of the coating of primarily black iPhone 5s chipping off, exposing the bright aluminium underneath. Apple executive's response to email correspondence from an affected customer summarized that it was normal for aluminum to scratch. The term "scuffgate", a reference to "antennagate" which affected the iPhone 4, was applied by various sources such as CNET, Yahoo News, and All Things Digital to describe the scuffing issue.
Some users reported on the Internet that the white model leaked light behind the screen, though the issue was not unique to the iPhone 5, as it also affected other Apple devices.
Commercial reception
Techcrunch reported that the iPhone 5 sold out twenty times faster than the 4 and 4s models. Apple said that they were "blown away by the customer response". Phil Schiller, Apple's vice-president of worldwide marketing, said that over two million iPhone 5 orders had been received in the first 24 hours. AT&T said that the iPhone 5 was the fastest-selling iPhone the company had ever offered, selling over five million units on launch weekend and exceeding the supply available. The release and sale of the iPhone 5 has also slowed down the growth of Android according to market share reports released by Kantar Worldpanel ComTech. During the first 16 days after the phone's initial release it comprised over 20% of all phones sold in that period.
J.P. Morgan's chief economist, Michael Feroli said that "sales of iPhone 5 could boost annualized US GDP growth by $3.2 billion, or $12.8 billion at an annual rate." Shortly after the announcement of the iPhone 5 and preceding the launch, Apple's stock price rose to a record $705.07, but within three months fell to $507.48. According to the analysis of Eric Savitz, Apple's stock decline and resulting losses were not the result of any issue with the new Maps application, but disappointed investors. He points to initial hardware sales of only five million, compared to projections up to twice that, as the primary cause.
Since the release of the iPhone 5, discounts on previous generation iPhones have enabled Apple to maintain a market lead in the United States and Japan, but the iPhone continued to lag behind the combined total of Android phones in the global market.
See also
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