Apple's iPhone 5 is just around the corner. In fact, the latest reports suggest that the device will be unveiled Sept. 12 and then finally launch nine days later on Sept. 21. Assuming that's the case, consumers, enterprise users and even Apple's competitors will need to be ready. Each year, Apple's iPhone sparks major changes in the mobile space. And stakeholders that aren't prepared are typically left behind. Prior to an iPhone's launch, sales of other devices tend to fall. After the latest iPhone is made available, all the products that had been selling well are likely to be ignored for some time. It's as if the iPhone were the only device that mattered to consumers and enterprise users. And carriers, hoping to generate some cash in the quarter, have no choice but to promote their Apple products as much as possible. The iPhone 5 will likely be no exception to that rule. In fact, there's a good chance that it'll hurt a host of devices when it launches at least for a time. The following pinpoints which devices the iPhone 5 launch will most likely affect.

1. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus : Samsung Galaxy Nexus has benefited from its stiff competition with the iPhone 4S. The device comes with a larger screen, has near-field communication (NFC), and delivers a slick design. But according to reports, Apple's iPhone 5 will launch with all those same features. That's bad news for the Galaxy Nexus.

2. The Samsung Galaxy S3 : Samsung's Galaxy S III is the world's top smartphone at the moment. However, when the iPhone 5 launches, it'll immediately be compared with the Galaxy S III. That's not good news for Samsung. And its sales will be hurt because of it.

3. Apple iPhone 4S :Although Apple's iPhone 4S might be on the same team as the iPhone 5, last year's model will be hit hard by the new entrant. Apple's iPhone 5 will come with better features, a nicer design, and according to reports, a bigger display. The iPhone 4S will likely be kept on store shelves, but its sales will, no doubt, plummet.

4. Motorola Droid Razr Maxx : The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is arguably Google's best answer yet to the iPhone. The device comes with a sleek design and offers 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networking. There's just one problem: The iPhone 5 will likely launch with 4G LTE itself, making all devices featuring that connectivity option look rather boring in comparison.

5. HTC ONE X : The HTC One X is widely regarded as one of the top smartphones in the world-and for good reason. The device has a great design, big screen and 4G networking. The only issue is that it comes with HTC branding. And in the mobile world, HTC just doesn't have the same brand value as Apple

6. HTC ONE S: Although the HTC One S can't quite hold up against its sister device, the One X, compared with the iPhone 4S, it does a fine job. The device has a 4.3-inch screen and Beats Audio support. Its design, while simple, isn't so bad. But it's no iPhone. And if the rumors are true, it won't be on the same plane as the iPhone 5 In other words, it's in trouble.

7. HTC Rezound : The HTC Rezound is one of those devices that doesn't get much market buzz, but deserves all kinds of credit for holding tough in a hotly contested mobile market. The device, which is available from Verizon, has 4G LTE service and a solid design. There's just one issue: Consumers have largely ignored it, so it's an easy target for the iPhone 5.

8. Samsung galaxy note : The Samsung Galaxy Note isn't quite a smartphone and can't really be called a tablet. Still, it's wildly popular and has helped put Samsung's mobile division on the map. However, it can confuse customers looking for either a smartphone or a tablet. When a new iPhone launches, confusing customers isn't a good thing.

9. Google Nexus 7 : The Google Nexus 7 is the world's top, cheap tablet right now. And although it's not a direct competitor to the iPhone 5, the device is competing for precious consumer dollars. With unemployment on the rise and economic factors turning negative, consumers have less to spend. And they'll need to decide

10. Pick a BlackBerry, Any BlackBerry : This one is rather easy, isn't it? Research In Motion's BlackBerry has been struggling for years to fight against Apple's iPhone. So, thinking that it wouldn't meet the same fate with the iPhone 5 would be ludicrous. Any and all BlackBerry devices have been losing market share for months and are in even deeper trouble when Apple launches the iPhone 5.

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Apple has had enough time to review and up current features bundled in on competing brands. So, the iPhone5 would surely pack more than a punch.

Interesting that the OP did not even mention The LUMIA 900. yet some people on this NL have been telling us its the best thing since ponmo. anyway, since its almost free to get e no go dey affected sha

Maleeq: Apple has had enough time to review and up current features bundled in on competing brands. So, the iPhone5 would surely pack more than a punch.

You and i know thats not going to happen.

matter of fact all you will get is the Apple maps. and prolly facebook integration, since last time it was siri and twitter integration.


which new feature dey IOS 6? tell us. abi no be IOS 6 e go run?





THIS THREAD SYMBOLISES FANBOYISM AT ITS FINEST.

Apple na The Micheal Jackson of the Tech world. Wen e reach one stage micheal jackson scream put for track, release am sell millions, pple still dey faint.

Na so Apple sef be, soon them go release casing, una go line up freeze to buy am for $1k

Maleeq: Apple has had enough time to review and up current features bundled in on competing brands. So, the iPhone5 would surely pack more than a punch.

So they said when the the Ipad 3rd generation was released. We all know otherwise now.

4llerbuntu: Interesting that the OP did not even mention The LUMIA 900. yet some people on this NL have been telling us its the best thing since ponmo. anyway, since its almost free to get e no go dey affected sha






You and i know thats not going to happen.

matter of fact all you will get is the Apple maps. and prolly facebook integration, since last time it was siri and twitter integration.


which new feature dey IOS 6? tell us. abi no be IOS 6 e go run?





THIS THREAD SYMBOLISES FANBOYISM AT ITS FINEST.

Apple na The Micheal Jackson of the Tech world. Wen e reach one stage micheal jackson scream put for track, release am sell millions, pple still dey faint.

Na so Apple sef be, soon them go release casing, una go line up freeze to buy am for $1k

exactly... u are on point... and thats y they dont need ur money.... and they will always get the better profit.

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Apple is not a going concern. Steve Jobs is dead so Apple is dying. The Galaxy S 3 will continue to be a flagship even when they release iPhone 6.

sniperwolf: Apple is not a going concern. Steve Jobs is dead so Apple is dying. The Galaxy S 3 will continue to be a flagship even when they release iPhone 6.

dude u lie. Steve jobs death aint gonna affect apple in anyway. Apple is a company full of innovation, and they would even expand more and make better phone, even without Steve Jobs.

@OP,

iPhone 5 will be one of the worst disappointments of 2012. the iOS6 is already out and its boring and the new iPad already shows the best hardware Apple can pack this year outside of processor

i expect the iPhone 5 to come with quad-core to even have a chance at competing with the top of the range smartphones from the other OEMs but screen real estate will still not be up to par although you people will shout the ppi and say that's more important than everything else under the sun

anyways, Sept 22nd is not so far away anymore. we'll all see what apple has to offer

Mannylex:

dude u lie. Steve jobs death aint gonna affect apple in anyway. Apple is a company full of innovation, and they would even expand more and make better phone, even without Steve Jobs.

With Steve Jobs gone, I see Apple becoming less restrictive (already there's rumour of Bluetooth file sharing on the latest version of ios 6, ain't so sure)
Such a strategy will indeed be a real game changer

Counting down to the release...

4llerbuntu: Interesting that the OP did not even mention The LUMIA 900. yet some people on this NL have been telling us its the best thing since ponmo. anyway, since its almost free to get e no go dey affected sha

The Lumia 920 will go on sale in November, how will the iPhone 5's release affect a yet to be available phone?

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