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iPhone 4S benchmarks and camera sample pop up

iPhone 4S benchmarks and camera sample pop up

11 October, 2011 | comments (346)

The Apple iPhone 4S is yet to start shipping but someone already managed to get their hands on one. And as you can expect a camera sample image and some benchmark scores have been posted online for our viewing pleasure. We'll start with the...

Tags: Apple, iOS, Touch UI


Apple iPhone 4S mania continues: 1M preorders in first 24 hours

Apple iPhone 4S mania continues: 1M preorders in first 24 hours

10 October, 2011 | comments (246)

Not that we had any doubt of the iPhone 4S market prospects, given that iOS fans had to wait 16 months for an upgrade, but the latest numbers provided by Apple are simply stunning. It turns out that 1 million pre-orders were placed in the first 24...

Tags: Apple, iOS, Touch UI


Apple iPhone 4S preorders break AT&T record

Apple iPhone 4S preorders break AT&T record

08 October, 2011 | comments (317)

In case anyone has doubted the success of the iPhone 4S, we have some fresh numbers for you. Apple's latest smartphone has scored more than 200,000 preorders for AT&T in its first 12 hours of availability. This stunning number makes the...

Tags: Apple, iOS, Touch UI


Apple iPhone 4S pre-orders start today, are you getting one?

Apple iPhone 4S pre-orders start today, are you getting one?

07 October, 2011 | comments (159)

As promised, the newly announced iPhone 4S has just gone on pre-order in seven countries. You can choose between black and white versions right from the start and between 16, 32 and 64GB of internal storage. All the online Apple Stores (including...


EXCLUSIVE: We get the allegedly proper Nexus Prime specs

EXCLUSIVE: We get the allegedly proper Nexus Prime specs

06 October, 2011 | comments (257)

Today is a busy day for Nexus Prime - it's been all over the news more than twice. Just hours earlier, we told you about a 'trusted source' who told BGR the phone's key specifications. Well, they may turn out to be completely and utterly...


SIM-free iPhone 4S priced -  starts at CA$649/€629/£499

SIM-free iPhone 4S priced - starts at CA$649/€629/£499

05 October, 2011 | comments (95)

As usual, Apple only mentioned the pricing of the US version of the iPhone 4S at the announcement of the smartphone. Today, however, we also got the unlocked price of latest iPhone thanks to the regional Apple stores' websites. Canadians...

Tags: Apple, iOS, Touch UI


First Apple iPhone 4S camera samples surface, look stunning

First Apple iPhone 4S camera samples surface, look stunning

04 October, 2011 | comments (220)

The Apple iPhone 4S might not have been the update everyone was expecting, but it certainly delivers well on the camera front. Not only is this the fastest camera around, but it also promises to do some of the most impressive photos you have...

Tags: Apple, iOS, Touch UI


Apple unveils iPhone 4S with dual-core CPU and 8MP camera

Apple unveils iPhone 4S with dual-core CPU and 8MP camera

04 October, 2011 | comments (709)

Apple just unveiled the newest member of its iPhone lineup of smartphones. Dubbed the iPhone 4S, the latest offering by the Cupertino-based company is more of an incremental upgrade than a complete overhaul of the iPhone 4. Design and dimensions...

Tags: Apple, iOS, Touch UI


Unlocked iPhone 4 now on sale in Apple Store, prices start at $649

Unlocked iPhone 4 now on sale in Apple Store, prices start at $649

14 June, 2011 | comments (41)

Yesterday we reported that unlocked iPhone 4s are making their way to Apple Stores in the US. The date we heard was Wednesday but Apple has released them a day in advance and the iPhone 4 is now available on Apple’s online store for purchase, in all...

Tags: Apple, iOS, Touch UI


Unlocked iPhone 4 heading to Apple Stores in the US

Unlocked iPhone 4 heading to Apple Stores in the US

13 June, 2011 | comments (38)

If you are in US and if you have to buy an iPhone you would have two options. You could either get it on contract from either AT&T or Verizon or you could buy it without a contract. However, in each case the device would be locked to the network. So...


White iPhone 4 launch day roundup: pics and video

White iPhone 4 launch day roundup: pics and video

28 April, 2011 | comments (35)

The white iPhone 4 is now available both online and in stores and in 28 countries stretching across several continents. We were eager to gather some of the first photos and videos of the new device. Well, technically, it's only the color that's new...

Tags: Apple, iPhone, iOS


MWC 2011 awards: iPhone 4 is best device, HTC - best maker

MWC 2011 awards: iPhone 4 is best device, HTC - best maker

16 February, 2011 | comments (244)

The Global Mobile Awards just announced the winners for 2011. A couple of phone makers and several software developers were honored this year. Some of the winners were expected, while others came as a surprise. We'll take a quick look at the two...


White iPhone 4 around the corner, iPhone 5 to pack an A5 chip

White iPhone 4 around the corner, iPhone 5 to pack an A5 chip

18 January, 2011 | comments (94)

Much like the aliens, everyone talks about those white iPhone 4s, but no one has actually seen them. Well perhaps Apple has finally managed to find a workaround to whatever problems have troubled the production so far and will actually try and ship...


LG B is a maybe-official droid, with a Retina-beating display

LG B is a maybe-official droid, with a Retina-beating display

17 December, 2010 | comments (129)

LG is on a roll - just a day after the LG Optimus 2X powerhouse went official, LG officially confirmed the existence of LG B. It's a super-thin droid with a screen that might turn out better than both Retina and SuperAMOLED. The LG B first showed...


White color version of Samsung Galaxy S launched in Germany

White color version of Samsung Galaxy S launched in Germany

13 December, 2010 | comments (79)

The white color version of the highly popular Samsung I9000 Galaxy S hit the Spanish and UK markets some time ago and now, right on time for Christmas, the white device is ready to start selling over in Germany as well. The casing color put...


iPhone 4 is the most reliable yet breakable smartphone out there

iPhone 4 is the most reliable yet breakable smartphone out there

10 November, 2010 | comments (224)

SquareTrade, the largest independent warranty provider, rated some of the most popular smartphones out there by their reliability and as it turns out, Apple's iPhone 4 suffers from the least non-accident malfunctions compared to the competition....


Q3 summary: Apple joins the Top 5, Sony Ericsson drops off

Q3 summary: Apple joins the Top 5, Sony Ericsson drops off

31 October, 2010 | comments (134)

This week was chock full of financial reports and now it’s time for a summary. According to industry analysts IDC, mobile phone market grew 14.6% with 340.5 million units shipped. Smartphones are playing an ever-increasing role - the estimated...


White iPhone 4 nearing, appears in the Apple Store mobile app

White iPhone 4 nearing, appears in the Apple Store mobile app

26 October, 2010 | comments (66)

The white color version of the iPhone 4 still can't be found at the Apple stores out there but it seems it should be around the corner now. The elusive white version just popped up in the recently updated Apple Store. Trying to reserve a...


O2 and Vodafone to sell the iPhone 4 in Germany

O2 and Vodafone to sell the iPhone 4 in Germany

3 September, 2010 | comments (21)

T-Mobile is losing its exclusivity for iPhone in Germany. As a result two more operators, O2 and Vodafone, will start selling Apple's phone as soon as the negotiations are finalized. While all carriers are selling older iPhones models, the latest...


Software unlock for iPhone 4 is out, welcome back ultrasn0w

Software unlock for iPhone 4 is out, welcome back ultrasn0w

04 August, 2010 | comments (63)

After the jailbreak comes the unlock. And it only took a few days this time. Welcome the iPhone 4 software unlock, which will allow you to use your device with any SIM (well, microSIM, actually) card. You only have to pay Cydia a short visit and to...