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The new Apple iPhone 5 was officially unveiled yesterday! For the most part, the announcement began a mental countdown for the many people waiting patiently for an upgrade.

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Set to release on September 21st, the new iPhone is 18 percent thinner, comes with a new set of headphones, has a larger CPU and longer battery life. 

In the video above, the man behind this iconic product’s design, Jonathan Ive, goes over the innovations that have helped make this the slimmest, fastest, lightest and most user-friendly iPhone yet.

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Offered in two colors, white or black, the white body style will feature an aluminum backing, while the black version will feature a black anodized backing.

To get a closer look at the updated iPhone, you can also click through the photos below!

 

Both colors of the Apple iPhone 5

 

White version of the iPhone 5 with an aluminum backing

 

Black version of the Apple iPhone 5 with the black anodized backing

 

Black version of the Apple iPhone 5

 

Black version of the Apple iPhone 5 with the updated earbuds