iPhone 5 to come in multiple cellular versions
Apple will make the iPhone 5 available in several cellular versions, potentially making it a headache for users who want to switch between carriers. Apple's iPhone 5 event Apple out to prove it's still kingHo-hum. iPhone 5 won't wow anyone Taking the wraps off the iPhone 5Pictures: Apple's big iPhone 5 reveal iPhone 5 price same as 4S: $199 for 16GB CNET's iPhone 5 reviewiPhone 5: What we didn't getComparing the iPhone 4S and iPhone 5Poll: Will you buy the iPhone 5?Video: Apple announces ultrafast iPhone 5 Start your iOS 6 downloads September 19 iOS 6 hits major marksNew iPod Touch: Siri and a 4-inch screenNew Nano: Remembering the iPod Mini84M iPads, 400M iOS devicesApple reworks, simplifies iTunes Full coverage: The iPhone 5 arrivesThe phone will come in three different models, featuring two different kinds of wireless-access technologies -- a CDMA version and two GSM versions, according to Apple's specs page. The specs also show that the device will have to use a different SIM card than in the past as predicted by rumors and leaks.Having several cellular versions makes the new iPhone a less compatible phone. Some countries use CDMA for cellular service, while others use GSM. The two different bands of GSM may mean even more compatibility issues.This is a change from the iPhone 4S, which hadboth technologies in one model, meaning the phone could be used in countries regardless of the technology.The iPhone's new memory chip will be a nano-SIM card versus the previous device's micro-SIM card. The new phone won't be compatible with micro-SIM cards, according to the specs.It's unclear why Apple chose these changes, but we have a message into the company and will update when we hear back.This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.Play
