The Cupertino, California based Apple introduced two new smartphones on September 10, 2013. A high-end smartphone with a finger print scanner, iPhone 5S that begins at $199 with a contract that comes in three colors and a $99 with a contract, iPhone 5C, a colorful with plastic cover that comes in five colors. Actual prices in emerging markets or the release date and availability of these smartphones in China have not been disclosed at the time of the unveiling of the new products.
The iPhone 5C colors include blue, green, pink, yellow and white. It is available in the U.S. for $549 without a contract. 5C also has a “M7 Motion co-processor” chip that can track motion data continuously with less impact on the battery. Because of this it is a dream gadget for sports fans and fitness enthusiasts. 5C will be available sooner than the 5S.
The higher end iPhone 5S comes in gray, silver and gold. It is expected to carry higher processing speed, finger print scanner and an improved camera. The iPhone 5S is expected to go on sale in the U.S. and in China on September 20, 2013. Many expect these new products will stop market share losses for Apple in rapidly developing markets in China and India.