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Monday, December 17, 2012

South Korea: LG takes on the iPhone 5 on newspaper ad.

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South Korea: LG takes on the iPhone 5 on newspaper ad.

A newspaper advertisement by LG Electronics which shows its Optimus G smartphone slice through an Apple (Source: The Korea Times)

According to The Korea Times, the Korean electronics giant released a newspaper advertisements in all major local publications on Monday, which has its Optimus G smartphone slice through a half eaten apple. An accompanying slogan read, "A moment's choice will decide your next two years", encouraging consumers to buy its products over the iPhone maker.

Recently released posters on majority of its stores owned by or affiliated with LG Uplus, also seemed to slam the iPhone 5.

LG Poster — A poster displayed in one of LG Uplus stores mocking the iPhone 5 with phrases such as "iPhone 5? Really disappointing!" or "iPhone 5? It will stifle you the more you use it." (Source: The Korea Times)

They contained mocking phrases such as "iPhone 5? Really disappointing!" or "iPhone 5? It will stifle you the more you use it!", and other variants.

According to Kim Sang-pyo, an LG Uplus spokesperson, the posters contains facts on the iPhone 5, and is "not slander".

"It is just a fact that is has no NFC, no DMB. Its screen is comparatively small so that is also true. Other nuanced phrases are usually adopted for marketing. We are absolutely not targeting Apple as a company and the messages on the posters are not our official stance,� Kim said.

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Wal-Mart iPhone5 and iPad for $127 and $399.-

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Wal-Mart iPhone5 and iPad4 for $127 and $399.-

Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Friday that it began selling Apple Inc's flagship iPhone 5 smartphone at a big discount in thousands of its stores.

Wal-Mart said it is selling the 16 GB Apple iPhone 5 for $127, versus an original price of $189.97. The price is valid with a two-year contract from wireless carriers Verizon, Sprint and AT&T, the retailer added.

Wal-Mart said it is also selling the 16 GB iPhone 4S and the 16 GB iPad with Retina display and WiFi at discounts.

The offers will be available for 30 days in about 3,000 of Wal-Mart's stores, which were not identified. They are not available online, according to the retailer.

Apple has focused on high-priced, premium gadgets for many years and has strictly enforced its prices with retailers and other distributors. However, a Wal-Mart spokeswoman said on Friday that the discounts were arranged with Apple.

"We worked together with them on this," the spokeswoman, Sarah Spencer, said. "They are a great partner."

Wal-Mart is pricing the iPad starting at $399, down from $499. Beginning December 17 the retailer said it will throw in a $30 iTunes card.

Wal-Mart is selling the 16 GB iPhone 4S for $47, versus an original price of $89.97, it said.

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Apple officially arrival of the iPhone 5 in Ecuador is Dec. 14.

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Apple officially arrival of the iPhone 5 in Ecuador is Dec. 14.

Movistar will present it tomorrow in Quito, at the agency located at Avenida America and United Nations.

CNT still can not pinpoint the date that the new Apple phone is in stock in their retail outlets.

Claro expects next week to formalize the date of submission.

The iPhone 5 has a thickness of 7.6 mm, 18% thinner than its predecessor. It weighs 112 grams and has a screen 44% saturation, 4 inches and resolution of 1136 � 640.

The novelty of the phone is that it supports 4G LTE connectivity, with which one could sail 10 times faster than now. However, in yet Ecuador frequency formalizes this technology. For now, this feature can not be exploited in the phone. People who buy the new iphone 5 will use third-generation connectivity, yet.

The difference of the new phone and its predecessor is the Apple A6 processor, twice as fast and twice better graphics than the iPhone 4S. It also has new front camera with ability to take panoramic photos and videos of 1080, which allows better stabilization, image detection. This feature was used by Instagram, an application version 3.2 optimizes the camera for iPhone 5 screen and brings a new black and white filter called Willow.

The iPhone 5 is available in 47 countries around the world, in Latin America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Panama, Paraguay and Venezuela.

Source: Diario El Comercio Ecuador

Rumours: USA: T-Mobile to carry the iPhone 5.

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Rumours: USA: T-Mobile to carry the iPhone 5.

According to Merrill Lynch analyst Scott Craig, �speculation is heightening,� that the German-owned carrier will announce a deal with Apple as soon as next week.

This notion comes just after T-Mobile USA�s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jim Alling commented on the iPhone just last week, according to Information Week.

�Make no mistake about it: We would love to carry the iPhone. However, we want the economies to be right for us.�

T-Mobile has made some impressive strides to allure users to its iPhone-less network. The company has allowed unlocked iPhones to operate on its network and has even supplies SIM cards to fit iPhone devices.

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According to Merrill Lynch analyst Scott Craig, �speculation is heightening,� that the German-owned carrier will announce a deal with Apple as soon as next week. This notion comes just after T-Mobile USA�s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Jim Alling commented on the iPhone just last week, according to Information Week.
�Make no mistake about it: We would love to carry the iPhone. However, we want the economies to be right for us.�

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CES2013: olloclip� Introduces the 3-in-1 Photo Lens Solution for the iPhone 5.

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CES2013: olloclip� Introduces the 3-in-1 Photo Lens Solution for the iPhone 5Gives iPhone 5 Users Three Lenses for Fisheye, Wide-Angle and Macro Shots in One Small, Convenient Package

olloclip� introduces the award-winning 3-in-1 photo lens solution for the Apple iPhone 5. The patented quick-connect iPhone 5 lens is now available in black, red and white colors at olloclip.com and retails for $69.99 USD.

The olloclip for iPhone 5 contains three lenses for fisheye, wide-angle and macro shots in one small, convenient package. This International CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree is half the size and weight of the average car key and easily fits in a pocket and in the palm of the hand making it the perfect camera accessory.

The fisheye lens captures approximately a 180 degree field-of-view
The wide-angle lens nearly doubles the iPhone's normal field of view.
The macro lens applies roughly a 10X magnification on macro and is cleverly concealed within the olloclip by unscrewing the wide-angle lens.

The olloclip uniquely features the Panorama 360 Plus� creating more than a 360 degree image using the olloclip fisheye lens with the Apple iOS 6 Panorama camera feature. The Panorama feature used with the wide-angle lens also provides a wider and taller field of view that enhances the panoramic experience. The olloclip also works with video and photo apps in both video and still modes.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/patrickohb/sets/72157631777534802

"We're proud to offer a first-class iPhone 5 lens solution to the millions of iPhone users that helps put creativity in their pocket," said Patrick O'Neill, founder and president of olloclip. "The olloclip is a groundbreaking product that allows three additional creative options to be easily carried at all times and inspires people to make great art."

The olloclip is simple, elegant and unobtrusive. It connects to the iPhone within seconds allowing the user to instantly and easily capture photographic images and use various photographic effects. The iPhone's camera auto focuses normally through the olloclip and selecting a lens is as simple as flipping it over.

Made in the USA from components including, aircraft grade aluminum, and precision ground coated glass optics, the olloclip is custom engineered to be slightly smaller than the iPhone 4/4S lens to complement the larger screen size and optic location on the iPhone 5.

The olloclip comes in three color combinations: black clip with black lens, black clip with red lens and white clip with black lens. Each ships with a microfiber carrying case/lens cleaner. Priced at $69.99, the olloclip can be purchased now at http://www.olloclip.com and through major retailers by the holidays.

The olloclip featured at CES 2013

olloclip was named a CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering honoree and will showcase its winning products in booth #5631 LVCC, North Hall and in The Venetian at the 2013 International CES, from January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada. olloclip will also be displayed at CES Unveiled: The Official Press Event of the International CES from 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, January 6 in the South Seas Ballroom C at Mandalay Bay.

About the olloclip: The olloclip� brand is synonymous with creativity in your pocket. olloclip products give amateur and professional photographers alike the ability to use the iPhone to capture what was previously impossible, easily, spontaneously, artistically and quickly. For more information about olloclip, visit http://www.olloclip.com.

olloclip� is a registered trademark. � 2012 olloclip. U.S. Patent No. 8,279,544. U.S. and foreign patents pending.

SOURCE olloclip

Video: iPhone 5 launch retail stores worldwide.

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Video: iPhone 5 launch retail stores worldwide.

Apple`s iPhone5/iOS6 User Guide for download.

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Apple`s iPhone5/iOS6 User Guide for download.

Apple has released an iPhone 5/iOS6 user guide to see it on iTunes, but if you have an Apple ID account you can download it for FREE

The electronic book requires iBooks 1.3.1 or later and iOS 4.3.3 or later. You need an iPad, iPhone (3G or later), or iPod touch (2nd-generation or later).

All smartphones brands with NFC differentiate their products, where iPhone 5 lacks.

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All smartphones brands with NFC differentiate their products, where iPhone 5 lacks.

Although Apple's iPhone 5 is expected to enjoy strong sales, the lack of NFC (near field communication) functionality in the latest iPhone model will allow rival brands to differentiate their products and to become priority partners for launching NFC-enabled applications and services in cooperation with financial and telecom service companies, according to industry sources.

Most industry watchers believe that the reason Apple rolled out the iPhone 5 without built-in NFC functionality is that Apple aims to promote its in-house developed Passbook technology, which has already integrated a number of functionalities, including the processing of boarding passes, membership cards, tickets, value-stored cards, and various kinds of coupons, but not yet credit and debit cards.

Since a number of smartphone platforms, including Android, BlackBerry, Symbian and Bada as well as the forthcoming Windows Phone 8, all support NFC technology, financial firms, telecom carriers and advertisement agencies, among others, are likely to tie up with non-iPhone vendors to launch NFC-enabled services, said the sources.

Samsung Electronics has won the largest number of NFC-related cooperation projects in Europe and Asia, while RIM, HTC, LG Electronics and Nokia have also engaged in a number of cases, revealed the sources, noting that RIM has led rivals in establishing ties with the business sector for NFC applications.

HTC has recently launched three NFC-enabled models, the HTC Desire C, One XC and One X (16G-version), in cooperation with China Merchants Bank, supporting electronic wallet functionality launched by China UnionPay as well as payment systems of China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, the sources commented.

Samsung and others OEM`s to boost Europe sales, thanks to iPhone 5 LTE limitations.

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Samsung and others OEM`s to boost sales in Europe, thanks to the iPhone 5 LTE limitations.

The European GSM model of the iPhone 5 supports LTE in the 850 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.1 GHz bands. Those bands can be used by relatively few operators in Europe, including EE in the UK and Deutsche Telekom in Germany. Vodafone and Telef�nica will be restricted to offering the latest Apple smartphone with access to their slower 3G services.

This iPhone 5's European LTE limitations will "push Vodafone and many other European operators harder into the arms of Samsung," especially as the South Korean company's popular Galaxy S line of phones includes an LTE version that is compatible with their networks, Robin Bienenstock, a London-based analyst for Sanford C. Bernstein, told Bloomberg.

The LTE limitations could also boost the sales of Nokia and HTC, which have each recently unveiled new high-end and mid-range smartphones running Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 software.

In an attempt to sidestep the issue, Telef�nica's O2 UK said it plans to offer iPhone customers with a long-term contract the chance to upgrade to an LTE handset once the operator's own LTE service is launched. A company spokesman told Bloomberg that the operator will offer 10 per cent towards buying out the old contract and will pay the taxes.

Vodafone and Telef�nica already offer LTE smartphones from Samsung, LG and HTC that can access their LTE networks using frequencies other than the 1800 MHz band.

However, Bienenstock told Bloomberg: "The question for operators now becomes in the near term--how sticky is Apple's software versus the better speeds of the Samsung Galaxy's, and how much subsidy will be put behind this?"

So, some of Europe's leading operators will likely offer cheaper and more varied alternatives to Apple's new iPhone 5 due to its limited support for European LTE frequencies.

Apple cuts LCD panels supply from Samsung. Goes with LG for next iPads and Sharp.

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Original post from Korea Times:

Apple cuts LCD panels supply from Samsung. Goes with LG for next iPads, and Sharp.

Apple has reduced purchases of liquid crystal display (LCD) panels for tablet computers from Samsung Display amid the deepening patent disputes, said a leading market research firm, Friday. Market experts said that the move is aimed at minimizing its reliance on Samsung parts

An analysis by DisplaySearch showed Apple bought 683,000 display sheets for use in its 9.7-inch iPad tablet from Samsung Display in August this year ? a cut by nearly 50 percent from a month earlier. 9.7-inch displays are only being used in Apple iPads.

In May, Samsung Display shipped 2.88 million sheets to Apple, which was a monthly record. But the shipments were down to 1.22 million in July from 2.5 million that Samsung sold to Apple in June, according to the research firm.

Last year, the Cupertino-headquartered Apple spent about $7.8 billion on components from Samsung Electronics, mostly on application processors, memory chips and LCD screens. But Apple had begun turning to other suppliers in Japan, Taiwan and other Korean LCD and chipmakers such as LG Display and SK hynix as for the alternatives.

``This is the first time that Samsung Display shipped less than 1 million displays on a monthly basis since November last year. But we aren�t too worried,�� said a senior Samsung official.

In a meeting with local reporters Wednesday, Samsung�s chip business chief Jun Dong-soo said that the company ``won�t be aggressive�� in terms of investment for facilities next year due to lingering external uncertainties.

``We are facing uncertainties. That means Samsung isn�t prepared to continuously increase facility investment,�� said Jun.

While Samsung is losing Apple�s business, its biggest cross-town rival LG Display is winning more orders from Apple.

In August, Apple bought 3.83 million display sheets from LG for use in iPads from 3.4 million sheets in July. In March this year, LG just sold 886,000 screens for iPads, however, the monthly shipments were increasing to 2 million, 2.55 million and 3.39 million in April, May and June, according to DisplaySearch.

Gary Sohn, the head of LG Display�s public relations office, declined to talk more about its Apple business.

``Apple has shifted its display supplement channels to LG and Sharp of Japan. LG Display solved quality-related matters for Apple products. Its `Apple line� located in Paju is running at full capacity,�� said an industry executive.

Shinhan Financial, a local brokerage, raised its target on LG Display shares to 38,000 won from 32,000 won. ``LG Display will report over 1 trillion won in operating profit this year because it�s been shipping more screens to Apple�s flagship products,�� said So Hyun-chul from Shinhan.

The analyst said the Apple iPhone 5 is using LG screens, while Apple contracted with LG to buy big chunks of displays for use in its next iPad ? tentatively named the iPad 3 ? and mini iPad.

Apple products such as the iPad, and iPhone continue to stress the display supply chain, given their cutting-edge performance specifications and strict quality control. Apple business is attractive to the display supply chain because it offers high volumes of a single model, which enables production stability.

Apple displays offer higher average selling prices (ASPs) due to specifications such as slim width, light weight, high resolution, low power consumption, high color saturation and wide viewing angle.

``The display supply chain has started to gear up for Apple. In the second half of 2012, Apple will launch three new products _ iPhone 5, iPad Mini and New iPad model. These mobile devices will require displays with high resolution, slim form factor, light weight and low power consumption. And certainly, these features are keeping the display supply chain very busy,�� DisplaySearch said.

``This is the story for all leading display makers but Samsung,�� said another industry executive.

The Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked.

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The Verizon iPhone 5 is unlocked.

The Verizon Wireless version of the iPhone 5, which went on sale Friday, comes with a secret and unexpected feature: it works on AT&T's network as well.

Confirming blog reports, The Associated Press found that the Verizon iPhone 5 accepts an AT&T "SIM card" � a little chip that identifies a phone to a wireless network. The phone can then be active on AT&T's network.

It's the first time Verizon iPhones have been able to access AT&T's network without complicated hacking procedures. The feature may mean little to most buyers, since they're signing up for two years of Verizon service. But it does give them the option of switching carriers.

It's unclear whether the feature is intended and whether the phones will work with other carriers, such as T-Mobile USA. But Verizon Wireless spokeswoman Brenda Raney confirmed Saturday that the iPhone 5 models it's selling are "unlocked."

Last year, the first shipments of the Sprint iPhone 4S were unlocked and worked on AT&T, but Sprint later issued software updates that turned off that capability.

iPhone 5 TV Ads: Physics and Cheese.

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Apple - iPhone 5 - TV Ad - Physics

The iPhone 5 is here. The biggest and tallest yet somehow thinnest and lightest iPhone yet.

Apple - iPhone 5 - TV Ad - Cheese

Introducing the iPhone 5. Now taking beautiful photos in panorama is as simple as saying "cheese".

iPhone 5 TV Ad: Thumb.

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iPhone 5 TV Ad: Thumb.

Apple just uploaded a TV ad on youtube. The ad suggests how useful and easy is to play on the iPhone 5 with your thumb.

Introducing the iPhone 5, with 4-inch Retina display. It's the perfect size for everything -- including your thumb.

Unlocked iPhone 5 prices. But Not available yet.

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Unlocked iPhone 5 prices. But Not available yet.

The Apple Store's comparison tool lists the 16GB iPhone 5 at $649, the 32GB at $749, and the top of the line model 64GB at $849. In Canada, where all models sold by Apple are unlocked, the same models are priced at -- in Canadian dollars -- $699, CAD $799, and CAD $899 , respectively.

However, those expecting to get their hands on Apple's next-generation smartphone soon will have to put those hopes on hold. The iPhone maker hasn't yet announced when consumers can expect availability, and users won't be able to pre-order the carrier-unencumbered configuration tomorrow, Septembe 21st.

An unlocked version of the iPhone 4S didn't go on sale last year until November 11 -- almost a full month after the carrier-subsidized versions.

Apple has since scrubbed any mention of unlocked iPhone pricing from its site. Here�s screenshot we got before it was taken down, which seems to have only happened after the ordering system went live. (Thanks to TechCrunch)

CNET

Samsung takes on the iPhone 5 on new video ad.

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Samsung takes on the iPhone 5 on new video ad.

Samsung is standing out some of the features the iphone 5 doesn`t have and showing some before actors that were waiting on the line for the iPhone 4S shifted to the Galaxy S.

It is interesting for the consumer to watch these kind of video ads which help in someway to a better selection before buying. However it is up to you to make the right choice.

Video: iPhone 5 Hands on.

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Video: iPhone 5 Hands on.

According to CNET review:

The Good: The iPhone 5 adds everything we wanted in the iPhone 4S: 4G LTE, a longer, larger screen, and a faster A6 processor. Plus, its top-to-bottom redesign is sharp, slim, and feather-light.

The Bad: Sprint and Verizon models can't use voice and data simultaneously. The smaller connector renders current accessories unusable without an adapter. There's no NFC, and the screen size pales in comparison to jumbo Android models.

The Bottom Line: The iPhone 5 completely rebuilds the iPhone on a framework of new features and design, addressing its major previous shortcomings. It's absolutely the best iPhone to date, and it easily secures its place in the top tier of the smartphone universe.

Video: iPhone 5 unboxing.

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Video: iPhone 5 unboxing.

What is in the box?

The iPhone 5, earpods, usb charger connector, stickers, user guide "Hello". Watch the unboxing video thanks to CNET:

iPhone 5 orders top 2 million units in 24 hours.

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iPhone 5 orders top 2 million units in 24 hours.

Orders for the iPhone 5 topped 2 million in their first 24 hours, more than double the amount of its predecessor over the same period.

Since Apple started taking iPhone 5 orders on its website at 3 a.m. EDT on Friday, buyers who have a two-year service agreement with AT&T, Sprint or Verizon Wireless have been able to order the phone for $199 (16 gigabyte model), $299 (32 GB) or $399 (64 GB model).

Apple said Monday that while most orders will be delivered on Friday, demand for the iPhone 5 exceeds the initial supply. As a result, some of the devices are scheduled for delivery in October.

The Cupertino, Calif. company's stock added 1.2 percent, or $8.50, to close at $699.78 on Monday.

The iPhone 5 represents the first major revision of the iPhone's screen size since the first model was introduced in 2007. The new iPhone has an elongated screen �4 inches (10.16 centimeters) measured diagonally� that allows room for another row of icons and lets widescreen movies fit better. The calendar will now show five days at a time instead of just three. Previous iPhone models had 3.5-inch (8.89-centimeter) screens. The new phone is also thinner and weighs less than previous models. It can operate on LTE cellular networks and sports a new processor and updated software.

T. Michael Walkley, an analyst with Canaccord Genuity, said he believes the iPhone 5's "differentiated form factor versus the iPhone 4S" and other improvements should drive strong iPhone 5 sales. The record advanced orders on Friday and through the weekend caused Walkley to revise his previous prediction that Apple would sell 6 million of the new iPhones by September 29. He now believes "Apple could ship 9 million to 10 million" in that time, he told investors in a note on Monday.

Janney Capital Markets analyst Bill Choi said Apple's announcement Monday "suggests iPhone 5 is running well ahead of iPhone 4S." In a note to investors, Choi reaffirmed his earlier expectation that Apple will sell 7 million to 10 million iPhone 5s by the end of September.

It won't be easy for Apple to top the breakneck sales pace set by previous iPhones. Apple said last year that it sold over 4 million iPhone 4Ss just three days after its launch on October 14. That launch occurred less than two weeks after the death of Apple's iconic founder Steve Jobs and as the iPhone 4S went on sale, scores of Apple devotees were still mourning him with candlelight vigils and impromptu memorial ceremonies outside of Apple stores across the globe.

The iPhone 5 will be available at Apple's 356 U.S. stores starting Friday. Each customer who makes a purchase at an Apple store will be offered free personal setup service, which will help them customize their device.

The phone will be available in more than 22 countries on Sept. 28.

Aside from Apple stores, the iPhone 5 will be available at Apple's website as well as through AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless, some Best Buy, RadioShack, Target and Walmart stores and certain Apple authorized resellers.

Earlier Monday AT&T Inc. said it set a sales record for the iPhone 5, with customers ordering more of them than any previous iPhone model on the first day of orders and over the weekend.

AP.

Nokia takes on the iPhone 5 with a comparison sheet with the Lumia 920 on Facebook

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Nokia takes on the iPhone 5 with a comparison sheet with the Lumia 920 on Facebook.

Not only Samsung delivered a press ad comparing its flag ship smartphone Galaxy S3 with the iPhone 5. Now Nokia is making a press ad comparison sheet with the iPhone 5. Who is the winner, the Nokia Lumia 920, the Galaxy S3 or the iPhone 5? The consumer has the word.