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AT&T iPhone 4S Now On Sale at Walmart for Only $114 USD (85 EUR) (UPDATED)

Without further notice, Walmart slashed AT&T iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S prices in a surprising move that raises some questions. It appears that the Walmart employees are informed a week in advance about any price changes, but this time no one has been notified on the new promotional deals. The guys over at CultOfMac sp...

4 May 2012
17:11 GMT

Apple Offering Free iPhone 4S Upgrades Due to Constraints

Apple Store Genius Bars in the United States have been instructed to replace broken White iPhone 4 (16GB) models with iPhone 4S counterparts, as the company deals with an atypical inventory shortage. US customers seeking a replacement iPhone 4 with 16GB of storage and a white paint job are in luck, as they’ll ...

19 April 2012
05:52 GMT

With iPhone 5 Around the Corner, nTelos Begins Selling iPhone 4S

With only a few months away from the next iPhone unveiling, the Waynesboro, Virginia-based nTelos Wireless today announced that it would begin carrying Apple’s iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 starting April 20. US customers will be able to purchase the iPhone 4S starting at $149.99 for the 16GB model, $249.99 for the 3...

4 April 2012
08:28 GMT

iPhone 4 Combusts Overnight While Charging

A woman from Colorado claims she woke up to a strange smell and “sizzling” and “popping” noises at about 6:30 a.m. one morning to find that her iPhone 4 had combusted inches away from her head. She described the incident as “not quite an explosion, but an immense crackling,” and s...

22 March 2012
04:18 GMT

Farmer Trading Pregnant Cow for iPhone 4

Romanian farmers are so drawn to the magic of Apple’s products that they’ll even trade in their cattle for an iPhone 4. Ghiţa Ionel from Balta, Mehedinţi County, Romania, is either overstocked on pregnant bovines, or he desperately wants an Angry Birds machine, because he’s eager to give away one o...

21 March 2012
08:52 GMT

iPhone 4 iOS 5 Security Flaw Allows Access to Photos

As if there weren’t enough security issues in need of patching in iOS 5, a new vulnerability has been discovered as of late. The iPhone 4 is the only confirmed iPhone model to be affected by this issue. A little experiment carried out by the people at iPatch has revealed that if you remove the battery for a sp...

24 February 2012
03:29 GMT

iPhone 4 Antennagate Lawsuit Settled

After “misrepresenting and concealing material information in the marketing, advertising, sale, and servicing of its iPhone 4–particularly as it relates to the quality of the mobile phone antenna and reception and related software,” Apple agreed to pay $15 to every iPhone 4 owner in a class action l...

20 February 2012
04:26 GMT

iOS 5.0.1 Flaw Discloses Your Address Book Buddies

Canadian technical consultant Ade Barkah is having quite a bit of fun with his locked iPhone 4, which he tricked into disclosing his address book contacts’ information, and even initiate FaceTime calls. “Had this been my jealous girlfriend probing my locked phone, I would’ve been totally busted!&rd...

9 February 2012
05:31 GMT

16GB iPhone 4 Still Selling at RadioShack

A training document sent out by RadioShack reveals that the retailer is still stocking some of the discontinued 16GB iPhone 4 models. The phones sell for $99 with a new, two-year contract. While you can get an iPhone 4 directly from Apple for the nice sum of $99, the Cupertino company will only hand you the newer, 8...

13 January 2012
08:41 GMT

RadioShack Kicks Off AT&T iPhones Limited Time Sale

It appears that RadioShack is about to kick off its holiday season promo offers with several amazing deals on AT&T’s iPhone models. The folks over at BGR have learned that the retailer plans to discount the iPhone 4 and 4S models by around $30, while the iPhone 3GS will remain free with a new two year cont...

12 December 2011
10:31 GMT

Foxconn Leaks New White iPhone Made in Brazil - Photos

Leaked photos from Brazil are circulating on the web depicting a White iPhone 4 model with 8GB storage capacity and a stamp on its back that says it was manufactured at Foxconn’s recently erected facility in Brazil.The leaked images clearly show a Brazil designation with a a localized model number and the words...

25 November 2011
04:05 GMT

Third Hidden iOS 5 Feature Discovered

Hackers have found a way to enable the hidden ability in iOS 5 to make FaceTime calls over a 3G network. A guide is now available online for those who want to toggle it on.By default, Apple’s iOS doesn’t allow users to place and / or receive FaceTime calls over any type of connection other than WiFi. But ...

16 November 2011
10:52 GMT

Apple Puts Siri on iPhone 4, Considering Release Candidate - Report

Apple has reportedly installed Siri on a number of iPhone 4 devices internally and is carrying out tests to decide whether or not to release the feature for devices other than the iPhone 4S.Siri, the personal assistant feature that is exclusive to the iPhone 4S, has become the hot topic of discussion this year, as mo...

6 November 2011
07:44 GMT

iOS 5 Siri Ported to iPhone 4

An iPhone 4S-exclusive feature, Siri has been ported to iPhone 4 hardware by a developer working exclusively with a Mac-centric blog to show that Apple is somewhat intentionally blocking the function on older devices to get people to buy the latest iPhone.According to developer Steven Troughton-Smith, installing the ...

17 October 2011
04:35 GMT

iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 (8GB) Coming to Kodoo Mobile on October 14

While most Canadian carriers confirmed the upcoming availability of Apple's iPhone 4S, Koodo Mobile stays mum on smarpthone's launch.Those unfamiliar with Koodo Mobile should know that the second-tier carrier had some success with the iPhone 4 (16GB) retails.Although Apple's smartphone is currently sol...

10 October 2011
15:01 GMT

10 Things You Can Do with Your Old iPhone 4 After Upgrading

Cash for iPhones is offering a list of ten ways to make your iPhone 4S upgrade relevant, including one which involves selling it outright.As if that wasn’t the hole purpose of the announcement, Cash for iPhones promises a way to helps you rationalize your desire by turning “want” into “need&rd...

10 October 2011
11:06 GMT

Sprint Customers Can Trade-up to an iPhone 4S with BuyBack Program

Sprint has just announced a “BuyBack” program that allows iPhone owners to trade-in their old devices and get the new iPhone 4S.According to Sprint, customers can earn up to $275 by trading in their old iPhone and upgrading to iPhone 4S. However, the program is also available for other old phones and airc...

7 October 2011
11:35 GMT

Verizon Goes Official with iPhone 4S Plans, Pre-Orders Start Tomorrow

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless has just went official with plans for having the new iPhone 4S available on its network starting with Friday, October 14th, and to make the new device available for pre-order on its airwaves starting with tomorrow, October 7th. The wireless carrier has already put up a special w...

6 October 2011
13:41 GMT

iPhone 4 on Pre-Order at Sprint Today, iPhone 4S Tomorrow

Sprint has already made the iPhone 4 model available for pre-order via its website, and those who have been long waiting for the new device to become available at this wireless carrier can now head there to reserve one for when it is put up for sale. The mobile phone carrier has also announced plans to make the ...

6 October 2011
03:49 GMT

Apple iPhone 4S Receives FCC Approvals

Yesterday, Apple unveiled to the world a new flavor of their popular iPhone device, the iPhone 4S, and the device has already received the necessary approvals from the FCC, it seems. The handset that passed through the FCC certification process was packing the model number A1387, yet no specifications on the devi...

5 October 2011
13:01 GMT

iPhone 4S May Actually Be Just an iPhone 4

The newly-opened Foxconn factory in Brazil is already leaking information pertaining to Apple’s upcoming iPhones, specifically the rumored, low-end handset dubbed by the media as iPhone 4S.After getting a man inside Foxconn Brazil, the country’s version of Gizmodo reported on the discovery of a new iPhone...

3 October 2011
04:26 GMT

'Free' iPhone 5 Upgrades Available Through Trade-In Program

NextWorth, a company that puts bread on the table through electronics upgrades and trade-ins, has announced a way for consumers to upgrade to the iPhone 5 for free. In fact, customers are promised some pocket cash as well, should their iPhone 4 be in mint condition.“NextWorth … announces a way for consum...

30 September 2011
15:51 GMT

Mobius Solar Panel Rechargeable Battery Case for iPhone 4 Now Available

Coming from Etón Corporation, the Mobius rechargeable battery case with solar panel designed specifically for the iPhone 4 is now availale for purchase at Amazon.com.With a retail price of $80, the Mobius is also capable of preventing the iPhone’s back-glass from being scratched.Fitted with a high-effici...

19 September 2011
13:17 GMT

The 'iPhone 4S' Body Revealed in Photos (Unconfirmed)

The chassis of the much-rumored "iPhone 4S" has been leaked in a few images that are currently doing the rounds in the Apple blogosphere, fueling beliefs that Apple is, indeed, aiming to break new ground with two new iPhone models this year.The images in question come from iPatchiPods who, according to MacRumors, sug...

26 August 2011
06:01 GMT

HTC EVO 4G Best Selling Android Phone in Q2 2011, Still Behind iPhone 4 and 3GS

North American smartphone market has seen an incredible expansion in the last few years. The reason behind this development is Google's Android sudden ascension, there's no doubt about it. However, it will be interesting to see how well some of the Android devices built by various manufacturers fared ag...

23 August 2011
05:27 GMT

iPhone 4 Now $99 at Bell and Virgin Mobile

After TELUS dropped the iPhone 4's price to $99 no later than yesterday, Bell and Virgin Mobile made the same move today and announced that the iPhone 4 16GB is now available for purchase for only $99 with new three-year plans and on SuperTab, respectively.However, the 32GB variant retained the high price and is...

19 August 2011
13:31 GMT

iPhone 4 just $99 at TELUS, Android Smartphones Free with Contract

To sweeten the waiting for the iPhone 5, TELUS offers the iPhone 4 for just $99 with a new three-year plan, while the iPhone 3GS is available for free with the same contract.In addition, the carrier announced huge promotion through September 7, which includes free Android smartphone upon signing a new 3-year plan.INQ...

18 August 2011
12:31 GMT

RadioShack Drops AT&T iPhone Prices, Prepares for iPhone 5 Release

Major retailer RadioShack plans to cut AT&T iPhone prices effective July 31st, possibly to deplete its stock and make room for the upcoming iPhone 5. Although the information has yet to be officially confirmed by the retailer, a screenshot of a recently leaked internal RadioShack document suggests that the iPhone ...

1 August 2011
10:24 GMT

Keep Water and iPhone Separated with a LifeProof

LifeProof, a provider of protective cases for smartphones and tablet PCs, has announced the launch of its waterproof, dustproof, snowproof and shockproof cases for iPhone 4. The company says that its cases provide the only true protection an iPhone 4 needs, including protection from moisture. The cases are waterpro...

1 August 2011
10:23 GMT

Verizon to Be Gearing Up for New iPhone

Mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless is reportedly gearing up for the release of a new iPhone model, and is said to be trying to get rid of old inventory. Some of the latest reports on the matter suggest that the company will soon put in place a series of discounted offers for various accessory bundles for the iPho...

22 July 2011
05:03 GMT

iPhone 4 Available at All Koodo Mobile Locations, Best Buy and Future Shop Get It on July 30

As expected, Koodo Mobile made the iPhone 4 available at all its Canadian stores, whereas the smartphone was only available in select Toronto and Vancouver locations. Although the phone was introduced on June 15, it took Koodo Mobile one month to make it widely available throughout Canada. Furthermore, the carr...

18 July 2011
07:45 GMT

Jerry Seinfeld Greets Tweetarians with His iPhone 4

Actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld is using his iPhone 4 to make his first baby steps on Twitter where he will be blogging under the name of @SeinTime. Since Friday, July 15, Seinfeld has been using his iPhone 4 to send tweets that have been read by over 150,000 fans. “Greetings Tweetarians! I have just la...

18 July 2011
07:01 GMT

iPhone 4 Available at All Koodo Mobile Shops on July 15

Although Koodo Mobile introduced Apple's iPhone 4 to its portfolio on June 15, it appears that the smartphone is only available in select Toronto and Vancouver locations. However, this is about to change as the carrier has just announced that starting July 15, iPhone 4 will be available at all Koodo shops. ...

6 July 2011
10:42 GMT

Two More Prototype iPhones Emerge on eBay - White

eBay is hosting another prototype iPhone sale, this time with seller freemefromatt saying he has in his possession not one, but two white iPhone 4 units.Listed as “Apple Iphone 4 White GENUINE PROTOTYPE 1st Edition”, the devices are currently fetching $700.That’s pocket change compared to the shippi...

5 July 2011
08:31 GMT

iPhone Prototype Appears on eBay, Sells for US $1,725.00

An iPhone 4 prototype has emerged on eBay attracting bids that currently net over $1,700 to whomever is selling it. Apple / eBay are yet to intervene. The sale could well get both the seller and the buyer in trouble. Originally discovered by This Is My Next and listed on eBay as “Apple iPhone 4 black APPLE G...

4 July 2011
07:49 GMT

Factory Unlocked iPhones Arrive Early, Sell for $649 Through Apple

Apple has officially started selling unlocked iPhones through its online store pricing the handset at $649 for the 16GB model, and at $749 for the version with 32GB of storage. Both black and white colored models can be purchased.Cupertino is enticing potential customers by noting that the unlocked version of the iPh...

14 June 2011
09:11 GMT

Apple Starts Selling Unlocked iPhone 4 Devices

Today, Cupertino-based Apple started selling unlocked iPhone 4 devices straight from their online store, in a move that was announced recently for tomorrow. One day earlier than expected, mobile phone users in the United States can head over to the company's online store to purchase the iPhone 4 device with...

14 June 2011
07:39 GMT

Pundit: Factory Unlocked iPhones on their Way to U.S.

A technology enthusiast credited with providing accurate information in the past has learned that Apple retail stores this week will be receiving shipments of factory-unlocked iPhones.It all started when a source contacted Chronic with information regarding a product refresh for this week.The source allegedly told hi...

13 June 2011
07:55 GMT

iPhone 4 Coming Not So Soon at Koodo Mobile

Although customers could purchase the iPhone 4 and activate it on Koodo's network, the regional carrier is one of the few who are still not offering the device. Apparently, this is about to change as Koodo employees have started training on the iPhone 4, which might hit shelves in the coming weeks. Accordi...

8 June 2011
07:59 GMT

5-Megapixel Image Sensor for Thinner Tablets and Smartphones Announced by OmniVision

OmniVision, the well-known developer of imaging solutions, has just announced the release of its first 5-megapixel image sensor to use OmniVision’s proprietary OmniBSI-2 pixel architecture. Known as the main supplier of camera sensors for Apple's iPhone 4 units, OmniVision has previously launched a 10-...

19 May 2011
05:46 GMT

Vodafone New Zealand Delays Xperia Play Because of Stolen Shipment (OR NOT)

After numerous delays in different regions, it appears that Xperia Play smartphone will be postponed in New Zealand as well.As if the PSN problem wasn't enough for Sony, their phone shipments are now targeted by thieves.According to Vodafone New Zealand, the company had a major security breach and the shipment o...

17 May 2011
08:46 GMT

Galaxy S II Offers Faster Browsing than iPhone 4, Focus, ThunderBolt

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung is certainly proud to have managed to bring to the market such a powerful and appealing smartphone as Samsung Galaxy S II is. Unveiled during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the smartphone got a little upgrade even before being launched on the market, which helped it a...

12 May 2011
12:11 GMT

White iPhone 4 Hits Three and O2 UK Tomorrow

The long awaited white version of iPhone 4 is finally almost on shelves. Today, Apple announced that the new device should hit shelves in various markets around the world, including the UK, where it would be picked up by at least two wireless carriers, namely Three UK and O2 UK. Today, both companies announced that ...

27 April 2011
09:43 GMT

Prototype White iPhone 4 Selling for $2,838 on eBay

Speaking of iPhones with white coatings, 4 bids into the posting of a prototype White iPhone 4 offer, eBay seller ticiamattia23 may be US $2,838 richer by the end of the day as he claims to have a real Apple collectible in his possession.The device is an alleged White iPhone 4 which, needless to point out, is one rar...

26 April 2011
03:22 GMT

Verizon Adds 1.8M Customers in Q1, Sells 2.2M iPhone 4s

Today, mobile phone carrier Verizon Wireless announced its financial results for the first quarter of the ongoing year, and announced that it managed to add a number of 1.8 million total connections, 906,000 of which were retail postpaid connections, while were 897,000 wholesale and other connections.During the conf...

21 April 2011
13:31 GMT

iPhone 4 Arrives at SaskTel and MTS on April 26th

SaskTel and MTS have recently announced that they will launch Apple's iPhone 4 on April 26th. Both regional carriers are among the last to offer the smartphone to Canadian customers.While SaskTel provides services to 13 cities, 535 smaller communities and surrounding rural areas, MTS (Manitoba Telecom Services) ...

20 April 2011
11:14 GMT

Windows Phone 7 vs. Android vs. iPhone 4 – Speed Test

The promise from Microsoft is that the next version of Internet Explorer mobile for Windows Phone is built to outperform rival browser on platforms such as Android and iOS (iPhone). The Redmond company has already made this point in the past, but on the second day of MIX11 it underlined it again. Joe Belfiore, corp...

14 April 2011
14:51 GMT

USB/HDMI Connector for iPhone 4 / iPad Revealed by Hanwa

It really seems that there are plenty of iPhone or iPad users out there who're quite keen on adding USB and HDMI connectivity options to their iOS devices, and in order to cater to the needs of this particular user category, the Japanese company Hanwa has recently released their UMA-iOSHDMI adapter. According...

28 March 2011
07:16 GMT

Turn Your iPhone 4 Into a Portable Console for Racing Games

Ever since the iPhone 4 has been released onto the market, we've seen plenty of products built specifically to accessorize it arrive in stores, and now, it's about time to check out yet another product of this type, namely the iPhone 4G Steering Wheel with Speakers.Presented by a company called Focalprice, ...

14 March 2011
05:15 GMT

Mac Hacker Charlie Miller Pwns the iPhone 4

The iPhone 4 was compromised by renowned Mac hacker Charlie Miller during the second day of the Pwn2Own hacking contest by using a drive-by download attack.Miller collaborated on the exploit with Dion Blazakis, a colleague from Independent Security Evaluators, the company he works for.The attack exploited a vulnera...

11 March 2011
04:50 GMT


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