The U.S. computer giant Apple on Wednesday introduced its highly anticipated new version of its iconic iPhone 5 phone, lighter than its predecessor but with a bigger screen, which will be released on September 21 for a starting price of $ 199, as announced the California company.

 "It is an absolute gem.'s Software and engineering work that required (the development of) this product is the biggest challenge that our team has ever done," said Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller, in a crowded room press during the launch in San Francisco (U.S. West).

"Even with a larger screen, the iPhone 5 is the iPhone finest we have ever made, the thinnest smartphone in the world, and weighs 112 grams," said Schiller. "This is 20 percent lighter than the iPhone 4S," he said.

 The apparatus can be booked from September 14 and 21 will be found in stores in the United States, Canada, Britain, France, Germany, Australia and Japan. The list will be expanded to 20 countries over a week later and the device will be available in 100 countries from now until the end of the year.

 As with its predecessor, the U.S. prices will range from $ 199 up to $ 399 299 and the versions with more memory.

 The presentation has been one of the most anticipated in the technology world, and has been accompanied by rumors and leaks for months about the new device's biggest company in this booming sector.

 In addition, resistance Schiller said "amazing" your battery: 8 hours talk time and 10 wireless communication.
The device also supports the standard LTE phone, the fastest in existence.

 Apple is the world number two in the smart phone market, with a 16.9 percent market share in the second quarter, compared to 32.6 percent of South Korean Samsung, according to IDC estimates.
However, the iPhone has an unparalleled popularity so far and is the only one capable of causing a buzz similar. Analysts expect a flood of followers in the shops at the moment that is marketed, as well as sales of tens of millions of copies between now and year end.