Apple releases Lighting dock for iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s

Apple's gone all out to create accessories for their new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. Aside from the full range of quality cases for the new smartphones, they've also released specific docks for the iPhone 5 and 5s as well as the iPhone 5c dock. Apple says iPhones sits upright in the dock as they syncs or charges, so the dock is perfect for a desk or countertop.

They also feature a convenient audio line-out port that connects to powered speakers. It supports other iPhone 5 accessories, such as the Lightning to USB Cable (sold separately). You can even conduct speakerphone calls with your iPhone in its dock.

Unlocked version of Apple's iPhone 5c now available for pre-order

Today's the day to pre-order the new iPhone 5c in time for the September 20 release date. Apple Canada is taking orders for the green, blue, yellow, pink, and white models in either 16GB ($599) or 32GB ($719) capacities. These will be unlocked versions that can be used on any supporting carrier. Apple cites delivery times for pre-orders placed today at around 9/20-9/24. If the gold, silver or space grey  colours of the flagship iPhone 5s are more your thing, you'll have to wait until September 20 to order or join the lines at Apple Retails stores and Canadian carriers.

Update on Friday, September 13, 2013 at 11:33AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Canadian Carriers now have their pre-order pages up. Rogers, Bell Mobility and Telus. Telus is the only one with pricing right now for the iPhone 5c, which starts at $129.99 for the 16GB version on a two-year plan and $229.00 for the $32GB version on a two-year plan.

The Apple Beat: Apple's 2013 iPhone strategy

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Cupertino, CA - Apple released the new iPhones here this week at an intimate media event in their Apple Campus auditorium.

Apple CEO Tim Cook set things up by announcing that there were now over 700 million iOS devices in the market today and then passed the stage to senior VP of software engineering Craig Federighi, who ran through iOS 7.

iOS 7 is expected to be available for free to users on September 18 and will work for iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, iPad mini and iPod touch (fifth generation). Some features may not be available on all products.

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SlideShow: A look at the Apple iPhone 5c

The newest member of the iPhone familu is the iPhone 5c. With the iPhone 5's best features but in a whole new glossy polycarbonate design, this is the lower-cost iPhone that's designed for emerging markets. Check out our exclusive photos from today's launch event in Apple's Campus in Cupertino.

All photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla/ Canadian Reviewer