what are benefits of iphone 5
Iphone 5 is the smartest green phone of 2012. The record sales within 24 hours of its release speak everything. Here are its great features and benefits.
1. Better and faster connectivity
The iPhone 4 is the only flagship Smartphone that lacks 4G. But now apple iPhone 5 has bumped to LTE. 4G/ LTE delivers reasonably fast data speeds. LTE works 10 times faster than 3G. So, your internet browsing becomes faster and is much enjoyable experience now. It is not only about 4G but also iPhone 5’s Wi-Fi is improved. It can deliver a to speed of 150Mbps over Wi-Fi.
2. Branded Locked down iPads
Some businesses will love this though not the business users. According to a mobile device management company- Zenprise, Apple is introducing new enterprise features in iOS 6 will enable IT to brand and lock down iPads. Businesses that want to employ iPad without exposing their networks or data to undue risk can turn the iPad that only runs the app designated by IT. A business could deploy iPad’s as cash register tools, mobile sales or for other purposes. IT can also design a company logo or a product logo as the background of the iPad and lock it to prevent anyone from changing it.
3. New Maps and Navigation
The iOS 6 has new mapping and navigation features. The previous iOS had maps app already but it was not voice guided and had no turn by turn navigation. The new iOS 6 has cool 3D maps and a cool fly by feature, this new Map app allows users to ask Siri to find the nearest coffee shop or gas station etc. Instead of pulling up navigation directions on a map that you need to look at manually step by step through each direction, Siri will guide the users there turn by turn.
4. Passbook
This will surely appeal to travelers. It is a central repository for, movie or event tickets, store loyalty cards, airline boarding passes etc. Passbook replaces a wide variety of cards and printouts. It is time and location aware. It is great to have your necessary things stored in your phone so you can find them easily. Passbook recognizes when you arrive at a movie theatre or an airport and does the necessary paper work automatically.
5. Improved Mail App
Business users will surely love 2 new features of iOS 6 Mail app-VIP and Flagged. Contacts on iPhone 5 can now be designated as VIP and any messages from them will be flagged in the main box and are also accessible in a separate VIP folder. This VIP feature makes it easier to make sure that you do not miss important emails. Items flagged appear in a separate Flagged smart mailbox, so you can quickly access them.
6.Do Not Disturb and SMS replies to incoming calls
The do not disturb feature lets you block incoming calls and notifications for a set time. They are queued up and delivered once the set period expires. You can receive calls from designated people even when you set the do not disturb option as active. This way you can eliminate unnecessary calls and at the time avoid missing important ones. There is also an option to send an SMS reply to the callers. This sure comes handy when you are in a important meeting. It will send the call to voicemail and also send a text message to the caller, so that they know that you are aware of their call and you’ll contact them later.
These are some of the interesting features of iPhone 5. There are several other features, but these are the ones that business users should consider to upgrade their existing iPhones or other smart phones to iPhone 5.
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