iPhone 5 Releases Today: Top 10 Features Likely Missing in Apple's Newest Weapon
Apple's "Let's talk iPhone" event will kick off Tuesday within a few minutes in Cupertino, California and tech sites are still buzzing with iPhone 5's (supposed) features.
Rumors suggest the new iPhone may come in 32 GB and 64 GB, and will feature an 8-MP camera, iOS 5, A5 processor and 1GB of RAM. iOS 5, Apple's latest operation system, will come with more than 200 features, including the iMessage, a notifications system, Newsstand, Safari and Reminder.
In addition, some Apple watchers believe that iPhone 5 will be released along with iPhone 4S. But till now, it remains unclear that what Apple will actually release.
There are so many news talking about what iPhone 5 will possibly sport, but let's see what could likely be missing in Apple's next generation iPhone.
Click "Start" to watch the top 10 things that could likely be missing in Apple's newest weapon.
Adobe Flash - iPhone 5 Releases Today: Top 10 Features Likely Missing in Apple's Newest Weapon
Adobe Flash crashes a lot and kills your battery life. But the most important thing is that Adobe Flash is a big security risk, according to Apple. Hence, Apple has adopted CSS, JavaScript and HTML5.
If Apple adopts Adobe Flash, will you dare to use it?
Interchangeable Battery - iPhone 5 Releases Today: Top 10 Features Likely Missing in Apple's Newest Weapon
Rumors has suggested that iPhone 5 may sport an better battery, but these is no hint that Apple will put in interchangeable battery. If you really want the interchangeable battery, you may wait for the iPhone 6.
4.3-inch Screen - iPhone 5 Releases Today: Top 10 Features Likely Missing in Apple's Newest Weapon
According to a source the French version of CNET has cited, the iPhone 5 will feature a 4.3-inch display. However, the question is if the same resolution could be maintained on such a huge screen. Apple may not want to give up an extremely sharp looking screen.
NFC Technology
If the iPhone 5 could come with Near Field Communication (NFC) chip, it would be great.
But, the iPhone unveiled on Oct. 4 will not have NFC chip because of a lack of industry standards. It is said that Apple had disclosed that NFC will not be on the list of the next iPhone's features.
4G LTE - iPhone 5 Releases Today: Top 10 Features Likely Missing in Apple's Newest Weapon
Almost every iPhone buyer want iPhone 5 to feature 4G LTE. But the two top carriers in the U.S. - Verizon and AT&T - have not yet completely rolled out their 4G networks. So iPhone 5 probably will not come with 4G.
New Home Button - iPhone 5 Releases Today: Top 10 Features Likely Missing in Apple's Newest Weapon
There are some prototypes that show that the iPhone 5 may have a rectangular "home" button. But a Wall Street analyst said it is unlikely.
"There is some logic to the idea, as a larger home button would have swiping features similar to what is found on Macs, we don't expect to see this change," a Wedge Analyst Brian Blair wrote in a recent note to clients.
True App Integration - iPhone 5 Releases Today: Top 10 Features Likely Missing in Apple's Newest Weapon
You can send messages and files back and forth between systems, transforming the messages and automating the process, via Application integration.
Here is an example, the experience of Google voice on the iPhone (if finally available) will never be the same as it is on the Android-based smartphones. You have to manually navigate to Google Voice every time for using it full time. While on Android devices, Google Voice integrates directly with the operating system. It means you will not get an unwanted dialer.
Wireless Charging - iPhone 5 Releases Today: Top 10 Features Likely Missing in Apple's Newest Weapon
Rumors from the Wall Street Journal, said Apple is working on a new charging technology for iPhone 6, not the iPhone 5. We have to wait at least for a year before we can see it.
Front-Facing LED Flash
If iPhone 5 does not have front-facing LED flash, will you buy it?
According to CNET, a recent leak in the parts distribution chain indicated iPhone 5 may not feature front-facing LED flash.
3D Display - iPhone 5 Releases Today: Top 10 Features Likely Missing in Apple's Newest Weapon
There are also some "leaked" photos showing that iPhone 5 might support 3D. However, ITPromate said Apple usually does not go with the flow, so Apple may not decide to go 3D.
