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Apple Officially Cuts iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 Prices in Brazil

Brazilian sources are reporting that Apple has begun slashing prices for several iPhone configurations in the country, including the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S. The cuts are not mind boggling, but they’re nothing to sneeze at either. MacRumors cites a discovery by Brazil’s O Globo saying that Apple has s...

2 April 2013
11:05 GMT

iPhone 5 Arriving at Alltel on March 15

US-based carrier Alltel announced it would offer Apple’s iPhone 5 starting March 15. Customers that have been anxiously waiting for this particular device will be able to get for as low as $150/€115 for the 16GB model. The iPhone 5 32GB model will be available for purchase as well, but customers will have...

13 March 2013
13:01 GMT

iPhone Falls from 200 Feet onto Concrete, Still Works

A wind turbine inspector named Joby Ingram-Dodd dropped his iPhone 4S from a height of 200 feet (60 meters). After reaching the ground to collect it, he received a phone call on the bashed device, and was even able to check his Facebook. The incredible story comes via Cult of Mac, which reveals that Joby uses his iP...

13 March 2013
11:55 GMT

Apple’s Newest iPhone Launching at Chariton, March 15

US wireless operator Chariton Valley Wireless has announced it will be offering Apple’s latest iPhone beginning Friday, March 15. Pre-orders are already available starting at $149 for the 16GB model.Customers will be able to get the 32GB model for $249 and the 64GB model for $349 in Chariton’s Brookfield,...

9 March 2013
12:11 GMT

Stay Away from iOS 6.1, Says Vodafone

“If you’ve not already downloaded iOS 6.1 for your iPhone 4S, please hold off for the next version while Apple fixes 3G performance issues,” reads a text message sent out by Vodafone to iPhone customers. The provider of wireless services carrying iPhones worldwide has released a statement this week...

9 February 2013
06:41 GMT

Woman’s iPhone 4S Combusts Spontaneously, Leaks Acid

Shibani Bhujle, a New York marketing manager, is not happy with Apple and their service. After her iPhone spontaneously combusted on a coffee table, she visited her local Apple retail store for a replacement. Apple said no.“My iPhone was on a coffee table and randomly the power went off,” Bhujle told Vent...

2 February 2013
10:52 GMT

You Can Now Get a “Free” iPhone 4S with a Carphone Warehouse Contract

Carphone Warehouse, the largest independent mobile phone retailer in Britain, has announced a new deal for Apple fans looking to secure an iPhone 4S. Carphone has issued a press release which details some of the differences between the iPhone 4S and the iPhone 5, even touting some benefits of the former. For example...

18 January 2013
18:41 GMT

iPhone 4S Now Sells for Just $49 (€37) at Walmart

Walmart is slashing the prices on all its Apple offerings this holiday season enticing potential Christmas shoppers to go all-Apple for this holiday season. The latest discount is for the iPhone 4S. Practically giving away the handset for free, United States retailer Walmart is now selling the relatively new iPhone ...

17 December 2012
09:30 GMT

GALAXY S III Is the Most Popular Smartphone in the UK, Exceeds iPhone 5 Sales

There’s no doubt that Samsung’s Galaxy S III is one of the most popular smartphones of all time, but what about Apple’s iPhone 5? According to TrustedReviews, citing uSwitch’s survey, Samsung sold more Galaxy S III units in the UK than Apple’s iPhone 5. These figures are based on &ldq...

3 December 2012
10:39 GMT

Apple iPhone 5 Now Up for Pre-Order in India, Shipping Early November

Indian retailer Infibeam has just opened pre-orders for Apple’s iPhone 5. Although the seller does not offer any details on the phone’s price, it asks customers to pay a Rs 5,000 (95 USD or 70 EUR) booking fee. For the time being, Infibeam only offers the 16GB model, but the other two versions might go o...

25 October 2012
19:01 GMT

iPhone 5 Arriving in India on October 26 – Report

Apple’s iPhone 5 is already available in most regions, but Indian customers have been left out from the initial launch schedule of the device. However, this is about to change as BGR reports, citing multiple sources, that Apple plans to launch the iPhone 5 in India on October 26. Even though the device won&r...

9 October 2012
19:31 GMT

Virgin Mobile USA Confirmed to Offer the iPhone 5 on Prepaid

Apple’s iPhone 5 is already available for purchase in the United States. No less than 16 carriers are now offering one or more versions of the device. It’s been quite a ride for Apple’s iPhone, which was only available through one major operator several years ago. However, things have changed and...

3 October 2012
02:43 GMT

iPhone 5 Review – Evolutionary, but Not Revolutionary

It’s been almost a year since the iPhone 4S made it to the market, and Apple fans are about to get a taste of the next-generation iPhone device. Given the fact that the iPhone 4S was a slight improvement in comparison with iPhone 4, we were expecting Apple to come up with a completely different device this year...

2 October 2012
06:59 GMT

Hackers Hijack iPhone 4S, Access Photos and Contacts at Pwn2Own

Hackers Joost Pol and Daan Keuper found a vulnerability in Apple’s WebKit platform that allowed them to hijack an iPhone 4S and gain access to photos, videos, address book contacts, and even the user’s browsing history.Pol and Keuper said it took about three weeks to develop the hack with the purpose of d...

20 September 2012
06:00 GMT

The iPhone 5 Looks Svelte Compared to the iPhone 4S

Despite being only about half an inch taller than its predecessor, the iPhone 5 looks a lot more svelte compared to the iPhone 4S. However, the designs still look very similar when viewed from the front.Images leaked out by French site Nowhereelse.fr show a partially assembled iPhone 5 next to a current-generation Ap...

1 September 2012
07:25 GMT

EnerPlex Uses Flexible Solar Panels to Charge Your iPhone

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. has released the EnerPlex charger for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. It weighs only 72 grams and can “dramatically” increase your device’s autonomy, according to Ascent. The EnerPlex uses flexible solar panels to provide supplementary charging with sunlight, in addition to ...

30 August 2012
07:59 GMT

Apple Marks Upcoming iPhone 5 Launch, Adds iPhone 4S to Reuse and Recycling Program

Apple has officially added the latest iPhone model to its Reuse and Recycling program which awards customers an Apple Gift Card worth as much as their old handset. If your iPhone 4S works properly, presents only moderate scratches or scuffs, and doesn’t exhibit any cracks or water damage, you can fetch as much...

29 August 2012
19:41 GMT

ZTE Optik Available for Free with Purchase of Any Sprint Smartphone

Good news for customers who are thinking to purchase a Sprint smartphone. It appears that the carrier will offer a ZTE Optik tablet to each smartphone purchase.The promotional offer is set to kick-off on August 12 and will run through September 30. Customers who wish to take advantage of this offer only need to purch...

10 August 2012
14:31 GMT

Apple Now Matching iPhone 4S Prices with Retailers, Operators

Apple is matching the iPhone 4S prices of major carriers and retailers in the US, allowing customers to get the latest Apple smartphone for as little as $149.99 (about 122 EUR) with a two year contract. Initially reported by a source close to MacRumors, the discount is likely made for customers who arrive in-store w...

10 August 2012
05:05 GMT

Sprint Cuts iPhone 4S to $149.99, Will Skip Windows Phone 8 at Launch

Mobile phone carrier Sprint does not plan the launch of a Windows Phone 8 device this fall, when the first such smartphones will arrive on shelves. The operator will add a Windows Phone 8 handset to its offering at some point in the future, but it won’t make the move when the first such devices are made offic...

7 August 2012
06:21 GMT

Taiwan University Sues Apple

Apple, the world’s largest and richest company, made a habit of suing competitors and asking for them to be thrown out of the market. The company always has diverse claims on generalist patents that were strangely awarded to it despite being obvious and quite popular concepts. Usually, most of the research in ...

31 July 2012
04:11 GMT

Apple to Launch iPhone 5 on September 21st

The next iPhone model is expected to become official on September 21st, just in time for a commercial availability starting with the fourth quarter of the year. Apple has already confirmed that the next iOS version would arrive this fall, but it did not offer specific info on new devices that would be launched runn...

25 July 2012
04:56 GMT

nTelos Starts Selling iPhone 4 and 4S on Prepaid

Virgin Mobile and Cricket Wireless are among the first carriers to offer Apple's iPhone 4 and 4S on prepaid. However, it looks like the Cupertino-based company allows more carriers to sell its smartphones on prepaid.Regional operator nTelos has recently announced it now offers the iPhone 4 and 4S on prepaid. It ...

7 July 2012
15:31 GMT

iPhone 4 and 4S Now Available at Cricket Wireless

US-based carrier Cricket announced about three weeks ago it will launch the iPhone 4 and 4S smartphones on June 22.True to its promise, the pre-paid carrier has just released the iPhone 4 and 4S, so customers can now purchase it for $399 USD and $499 USD, respectively.Obviously, the deals do not require customers to ...

23 June 2012
12:31 GMT

See If iOS 6 Works with Your Device

Apple posted a device compatibility chart for iOS 6, unlike previous times when the Cupertino giant kept us in the dark for months regarding supported models for upcoming iOS releases that had been demoed. Apple is not supporting all iDevices in iOS 6. The company has included compatibility for more devices tha...

14 June 2012
20:21 GMT

Advertising Experts Say Apple’s Siri Ads Are Laughable

Peter Daboll, CEO of ad-tracking firm Ace Metrix, is disappointed by Apple’s decision to bring in celebrities to promote Siri, and the iPhone 4S.According to Daboll, Apple’s latest TV spots featuring celebrities having the time of their lives with Siri, “[is] a departure for a company that typically...

9 June 2012
14:21 GMT

Virgin Mobile to Offer iPhone 4 and 4S on No-Term Beginning June 29

US-based carrier Virgin Mobile has just confirmed it will sell Apple’s iPhone 4 and 4S smartphones with its monthly plans. Starting June 29, customers will be able to purchase the 8GB iPhone 4 for $549 USD (435 EUR) and the 16GB iPhone 4S for $649 USD (515 EUR) outright. Although the no-term price tags for bo...

7 June 2012
14:01 GMT

Cricket to Offer iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 on June 22

US-based carrier Cricket Wireless has just announced the upcoming availability of the iPhone 4 and 4S on its airwaves. Customers will be able to purchase any of the two smartphones beginning June 22, which is two days after Galaxy S III’s launch in the country. According to Cricket, iPhone 4S will be available...

31 May 2012
14:01 GMT

John Malkovich Stars in New Siri TV Commercials

The latest Apple commercials promoting Siri on the iPhone 4S are now airing. Featuring John Malkovich, the ads put into light the personal, humorous side of Siri. Titled “Joke,” one TV spot shows Malkovich sitting in an armchair sipping tea, asking Siri about the weather, his agenda for the evening, and ...

24 May 2012
03:32 GMT

iPhone 4S Portable Genius Book Released

Research and Markets has added a new book to their portfolio called "iPhone 4S Portable Genius”, by John Wiley and Sons Ltd’s. It’s described as a “no-nonsense guide to getting everything your iPhone 4S has to offer.” The book is designed for true fans of the Apple digital lifestyle, sa...

16 May 2012
15:51 GMT

Bluegrass Cellular to Offer Apple’s Latest iPhone on May 18th

Bluegrass Cellular will begin offering Apple’s iPhone 4S to United States customers beginning Friday, May 18th with an attractive set of monthly plans. Bluegrass Cellular will also offer the iPhone 4, Apple’s previous-generation smartphone.Apple’s latest iPhone model will be available for $149 start...

8 May 2012
17:01 GMT

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

iPhone 4S Enterprise Activations Hit Record High

Good Technology’s quarterly device activation report for the first quarter of 2012 reveals that Apple's iPhone 4S hit a record high, securing the number one spot overall, with 37% of all activations - four times that of any other device. The second place was nabbed by Apple’s iPad 2, with 17.7 perce...

30 April 2012
14:41 GMT

SAM Unlock Released for iPhone 4S

Sam Bingner's SAM (Subscriber Artificial Module) package is a new unlock solution for iPhone users looking to get off AT&T’s airwaves and onto those of T-Mobile. Both operators are US-based, meaning this unlock doesn’t apply anywhere else in the world. With that out of the way, users will need a jai...

23 April 2012
06:21 GMT

Samsung Galaxy S III Graphics Performance Benchmark Leaks, It’s Outstanding

With only 10 days until Samsung goes official with its next-generation Galaxy S III smartphone, the first benchmarks of the device have started to emerge online. The guys over at PhoneArena have just published a screenshot received from an anonymous tipster, which is allegedly demonstrating the graphics performance ...

23 April 2012
04:24 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

Steve Jobs Didn’t Like the Name "Siri"

Dag Kittlaus, one of the co-founders of Siri, has revealed to the press that Steve Jobs was never too fond of the name of his application. After Apple purchased the company’s assets, Jobs failed to come up with a better name, so it remained in place, according to Kittlaus. "Siri" is Norwegian for "beautiful wo...

28 March 2012
14:41 GMT

Apple Was Taiwan’s Top Smartphone Vendor in February

Taiwanese trade publication DigiTimes reports that Samsung Electronics, Apple Inc. and HTC are the top-three dogs in handset sales in Taiwan’s market for the month of February. Accounting for a combined market share of about 60%, the trio have been competing “neck and neck” since the launch of Appl...

26 March 2012
08:17 GMT

New York Man Sues Apple Because Siri Doesn’t Work Properly

An iPhone user in New York is suing Apple claiming that the Cupertino giant has falsely advertised the iPhone 4S with its flagship feature, Siri. The personal assistant app is a beta, and Apple specifically stated this before the iPhone 4S went on sale. However, the company’s promotional materials, including ...

13 March 2012
11:15 GMT

iPhone 4S Now Available for Free at China Telecom

As expected, China Telecom has finally introduced the iPhone 4S. Customers can now grab Apple's latest iPhone device for free on select plans.For example, customers can get the 16 GB iPhone 4S for free, but they would have to sign up for a two-year agreement contract for 389 yuan monthly (US$ 62). However, those...

10 March 2012
18:01 GMT

iOS 5.1 Fixes iPhone 4S Signal Issues in China

Apple customers on China’s main cellular operator are reporting that iOS 5.1 has fixed their signal woes on iPhone 4S handsets. China Mobile has over 15 million unlocked iPhones running on its network. It had been previously reported that iPhone 4S smartphones had trouble connecting to China Mobile’s net...

9 March 2012
08:16 GMT

iPhone 4S 16GB Only $150 at C Spire, Requires 2-Year Contract

It’s almost certain that Apple will launch the iPhone 5 sometime later this year. This is why most carriers are preparing amazing deals on various iPhone models, including the latest iPhone 4S, which is only several months old. US-based carrier C Spire Wireless has just discounted the iPhone 4S, both black and...

5 March 2012
17:11 GMT

Apple Readies iOS Update to Fix iPhone 4S Signal Issues - Report

A new iOS software update is on its way from Cupertino, targeting users of the latest iPhone model on China Mobile’s network. The confirmation reportedly comes from China Mobile itself which, on March 1st, acknowledged a signal flaw stemming from the handset’s GSM chips. The English version of China&rsqu...

5 March 2012
07:31 GMT

iPhone 4S Arrives at China Telecom on March 9

Rumors on iPhone 4S' possible launch at China Telecom have come and gone, but the carrier did not reveal any details regarding the exact release date of the smartphone. Today, the Chinese carrier came forward with an official announcement confirming that it would start offering Apple's iPhone 4S from Marc...

21 February 2012
20:01 GMT

Customers Return Fake iPhones to Canadian Stores

Perhaps this has happened before and it will probably happen again, but it looks like Apple was forced to send a communication to all Canadian carriers that offer iPhone smartphones to make them aware of the fact that some of these returned iPhones are fakes. The guys over at MobileSyrup got their hands on a TELUS i...

15 February 2012
03:21 GMT

Cellpig Renews Your iPhone 4S If It Breaks Inside "Cellhelmet"

Case manufacturer Cellpig has launched a promo to entice customers into buying their Cellhelmet case, promising to replace their iPhone 4S altogether if it breaks inside the case. The company still needs to raise some funds before production can begin, so customers may have to pre-order their Cellhelmets on faith. ...

6 February 2012
07:31 GMT

We Finally Know Why Siri Doesn't Mix with the iPhone 4

Newly-revealed details about Apple’s A5 chip inside the iPhone 4S are shedding new light on the company’s reasons not to ship Siri for iPhone 4 handsets. It appears that the reason wasn’t marketing after all. It was tech-related. Audience, a company that licensed its latest EarSmart technology to A...

6 February 2012
04:18 GMT

CDMA iPhone 4S Coming to China in February via China Telecom

Apple’s iPhone 4S has already been launched in China last month and is now available for purchase exclusively from China Unicom. However, the China Unicom’s exclusivity over the iPhone 4S is about to end, as Apple it trying to boost the sales of its latest iOS smartphone in China, one of the biggest ...

1 February 2012
20:01 GMT

iPhone 4S Now “In Stock”

Apple is no longer listing an estimated shipping date for iPhone 4S orders placed through its international online stores. Instead, the company simply states “in stock”. Apple’s "In stock" listing means the device will get to your door in 24 hours or less. Regardless of the model you choose - white...

31 January 2012
07:37 GMT


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