Apple Releases New iPhones and Software

Madeline Marshall
September 18, 2013

This Friday thousands of Apple fans will line up around stores across the nation in anticipation of one thing: their hands on the latest and greatest iPhone.

With much speculation buzzing for months, the iPhone 5S and the iPhone 5C, were released Tuesday at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.. Along with the two new iPhones, the announcement of iOS 7’s release date was also announced. A total redesign of the iPhone software featuring new graphics and new layouts it gives the iPhone a newer and fresher look with minor updates along the way. iOS 7 will be available for download through iTunes beginning next Wednesday, Sep. 18.

Also eagerly anticipated, The iPhone 5S was released with a fingerprint scanner. Instead of the usual home button, in its place is the fingerprint scanner. No passwords are needed, as you scan your finger to access your phone. In addition to the fingerprint scanner, there are other basic upgrades. A better camera, faster processing chip and the ability to change Siri’s voice to a male voice are available. The iPhone 5S will be available $199 in stores beginning Sept. 20.

The iPhone 5C is the cheaper version of an iPhone 5. It is made out of plastic, unlike the glass body on the iPhone 4, 4S, 5 and 5S. The iPhone 5C is available in five colors and has same the basic features as an iPhone 5. The iPhone 5C will be available in stores Sept. 20 and costs $99.

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Madeline Marshall, Amplifier Athletics Editor

One of the few seniors to work on The Amplifier all four years of high school, Madeline Marshall has a passion for journalism that started at a young age. She had an excellent role model to look up to. “I was inspired by my aunt and have grown up watching her as a news anchor on TV,” Marshall said. Her aim to follow in her aunt’s footsteps landed her the Athletics Editor’s position on The Amplifier’s staff. With college less than a year away, Marshall has yet to make up her mind on her final destination. “I was having a panic attack because I don’t know where I’ll be next year,” Marshall said. If she had to choose right now though, she would probably go to Gonzaga University. “Wherever I end up, I see myself doing some kind of broadcast journalism,” Marshall said. After college, Marshall wants to follow her aunt’s legacy and continue journalism. “I want to eventually be a sideline reporter and either a sports anchor or an athletic media administrator for a professional or college program,” Marshall said. She enjoys watching and talking about college sports because she grew up around it in her life. Marshall has developed close relationships with the staff members and will be missed when she graduates. Marshall said, “My favorite thing about Amplifier is the people because we have a really good relationship and work really well together. We are like a family,”