10/04/2011

iPhone 5: all the latest details | News | TechRadar UK

day, 4 October, is new iPhone day and TechRadar is at the Apple press event to bring you all the iPhone news as it breaks.

We've added links to our coverage below - news, opinions, initial thoughts and reviews.

The event kicked off at 6pm BST and as well as clicking through the links that will appear below you can also follow our iPhone launch live coverage for a minute-by-minute account of what took place.

As it happened, there was no iPhone 5, but Apple did announce the iPhone 4S. Here's what you need to know...

Apple iPhone 4S UK release date announced

Apple has announced that the iPhone 4S UK release date will be 14 October, with pre-orders opening on 7 October.

Our article on the iPhone 4S release date has more info.

iPhone 4S: which networks will offer it?

The iPhone 4S UK release date has been announced as 14 October, meaning swathes of queues outside the Apple Stores around the country - but most people will want to know when their network will be stocking it.

So check out our handy list of all iPhone 4S networks - we'll be adding to it as we get pricing and release dates too.

iPhone 4S: our first impressions

The iPhone 4S has been outed during Apple's latest press conference at its HQ in Cupertino, California.

And although there will be many disappointed with the lack of iPhone 5, it's not surprising that Apple has chosen to go down this route.

Read our iPhone 4S first impressions article for more.

iPhone 4 and iPad 2 iOS 5 UK release date revealed

Yes, we have a UK release date for iOS 5. Apple has announced the iOS 5 UK release date will be 12 October, allowing all those with the latest iDevices to upgrade to the latest platform.

Read iPhone 4 and iPad 2 iOS 5 UK release date revealed for the full details.

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Below are the rumours that we've reported on leading up to today's press conference.

iPhone 5 (or the iPhone 4S, as some are calling it) rumours have been flying thick and fast for months.

And now Apple has finally confirmed a press conference for Tuesday 4 October, where the company will almost certainly unveil the iPhone 5.

The invitation hints that it will be one phone that is announced, which is likely to be the iPhone 5 rather than the much-discussed iPhone 4S.

Check out what TechRadar is hoping makes it into the next iPhone, in our video wish list: