Wondering if the iPhone 5 is worth all your money? After some recent reports of malfunctions, you may want to hold on to your cash.
After the iPhone 5 came out in September, problems surfaced about the new device; from scratches and dents on the new aluminum cover, to odd rattling and mediocre maps just to name a few.
The iPhone 5 has a different look, and adding to that look is the new adapter.
While it may be something new and innovative, Apple customers will no longer be able to use their old chargers and adapters, along with all other Apple accessories.
CNN said in an article listing out the pros and cons that costumers can buy a $29 adapter, but if you also want a cable it will be $39 to fix this issue.
“I have an iPhone 4 and I love it. If I had the opportunity I probably will get the iPhone 5 regardless of the problems that have been reported,” said Sara Evans, a senior speech-language pathology major.
“Just because someone is experiencing these problems doesn’t mean all iPhone 5 users are,” Evans said.
Apple’s new map app has been a major concern for users. CEO Tim Cook said the iOS 6 map with 3D features “fell short” of expectations in a public apology sent out to customers.
Complaints are that the new app “mislabels cities and fails to locate addresses,” according to Huffington Post’s article about the map app.
For example, if a user typed in a friend’s address in Monroe, the app might not show Monroe or the street, but simply a black screen with white lines.
“While we’re improving maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map apps from the App Store,” Cook said.
“It’s a new toy, and people want the latest of everything,” said Kara Bridges, a mass communication major. Bridges thinks customers should wait to buy the phone until the problems are fixed.
“I think it’s the same as the 4s only with new updates,” said Bridges, who bought the iPhone 4s in September instead of the iPhone 5.
The new aluminum back cover on the iPhone 5 is more susceptible to scrapes and dents compared to the glass cover on other iPhones.
Many users have also noticed a strange rattling coming from inside the phone. The sources can range from camera components to an unglued battery, which can be fixed by going to the Apple store.
Apple is working to fix all glitches with the iPhone 5. In the meantime, customers will have to weigh the pros and cons to decide if this phone is the best.
“I personally think Apple is still number one in latest technology,” Bridges said.
