My opinion (rant) on this years launch for the Apple iPhone 5 and others.

In my opinion, this launch (2012 launch in general) is the worst launch that exists in the most anticipated launches. I was expecting a more "cooler" looks and a more revolutionary products. The iPhone 5 wasn't as surprising and revolutionary due to the fact that, most of the design factors and the specs already were "leaked". The aluminum backing was already known to come, and the larger display was already confirmed. The 9 pin conector wasn't a surprise either considering the fact that it  had already been leaked. The iPhone was suppost to be a revolutionary product, and a product other companies will play catch up with, but after the iPhone 4, Apple is now the one that is playing catch up to other companies. After Steve Jobs death, Apple has consistently going below the standard for tablets, MP3's (iPods), phones, and computers. Back then when Steve Jobs left Apple, the company struggled big time with failed releases such as the camera and the over sized laptops. Honestly, the new iPod Touch looks nothing revolutionary, and actually looks like it went back to the old days when Apple had those plastic colorful products, except now, its aluminum. On the aluminum back, there is the ugly plastic "rectangle" that was in the older iPods. Same goes with the iPod nano. Now, the iPod Nano's color scheme looks disgusting. The older, bold color looked much better than the new colors that have that ugly "creamy" color. Jumping back to my ranting on the iPhone, the new iPhone looks ok, however, the disappointing fact about this phone is that the screen is still too small compared to the competitors and rivals Apple faces. Samsung's Galaxy S3 for example, has a 4.8 inch display, multiple bold colors, and a great camera. The iPhone 5 has a 4 inch, tiny display that is nothing comparing to the competitor, and the styling of the phone is becoming a cliche, the over used rectangle with lines on the side. The simplicity of the OS and phone is great, however, all of Apple product is about styling and fake ergonomics. In my opinion, I believe right now Apple is running on the edge, and their only fuel right now is the brand name. When 2013 rolls around, and when the "iPhone 6" and the "iPod Touch 6"  is due, Apple will lose all there customers if they do not step it up, ahead of HTC, ahead of Samsung, and beyond the consumers imagination. 

-SIZAHD 9/12/2012