Apple iPhone 5S and 5C launch day - so what's new?

Two new iPhones: how California tech giant hopes to win back fans it has lost to rivals

Apple's iPhone 5S and 5C go on sale
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APPLE fans queued up overnight outside the company's flagship stores in around the world - in fact some got in line outside the New York shop as long ago as Tuesday - for the tech giant's latest product release.

In the UK, the new iPhone 5S and 5C handsets went on sale at 8am this morning, though it should be noted that the some dealers are reporting a "frustrating" lack of stock of the 5S.

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