Are all A5 processors the same as another? Not so, says AnandTech, which looked into the iPhone 4S‘ processor compared to others, including the A5 chip in the iPad 2. The site compiled known benchmarks and “compared them to our existing database of tests.” Bottom line? The iPhone 4S is underclocked to roughly 800 MHz,

I switched from O2 to Vodafone for the iPhone 4S, simply because the way in which O2 has handled pre-orders for the device annoyed me. In fact, O2 hasn’t offered pre-orders it all — it wants customers to stand outside its retail stores in the cold on Friday morning, hoping there’s enough stock to go

With the launch of AppleCare+, Apple is getting a little stricter with how it replaces iPhones. According to an Apple Store employee speaking with MacRumors, previously if you broke your iPhone, Apple Store employees had the option to replace the handset for free, waiving the $199 replacement fee. Now, in order to qualify for a

Everything Apple has shown us regarding its new Siri technology has thus far been very impressive. However, what we’ve seen has just been carefully crafted demonstrations meant to show off Siri’s ability under the best possible conditions. How does it perform out in the real world? A new video from Stuff.tv shows that it actually works quite

It looks like some German customers have already started receiving their iPhone 4S preorders, well ahead of Friday’s launch date. Readers of the German site Macerkopf.de have sent in an assortment of pictures of their new handsets. Initial tests by new iPhone owners show the phone is 68% faster than the iPhone 4, with graphics

Apparently not everyone is such a fan of the idea of Siri coming to the iPhone 4S.  Actually, it looks like Siri might be a little harsh about your body image.  Perhaps it’s a exercise motivator?

Earlier today, AppVV hit us with a video showing off Siri’s settings along with a few nifty benchmarks. Now comparison pictures have hit the web. As we already know, the external design of the iPhone 4S remains virtually unchanged. Like, it can easily be mistaken for last year’s iPhone 4. I wouldn’t be surprised if

It looks like Sprint won’t be offering its Total Equipment Protection plan on the iPhone. According to a leaked slide obtained by SprintFeed Sprint-branded iPhone owners will have to purchase the AppleCare+ plan if they want protection for their new handset, rather than buy in-house protection from the carrier itself. The slide indicates that “TEP

In preparation for Sprint’s first ever iPhone launch, a report from BGR suggests that Apple is taking a very aggressive hands on approach at Sprint corporate and retail stores. To prepare for the October 14 launch, Apple, or an independent contractor, will have the final say on where and how the iPhone 4S displays will

It may be no iPhone 5, but that hasn’t stopped the iPhone 4S from becoming Apple’s fastest-selling iPhone yet. In a press release today, Apple claims to have sold one million of the iPhone 4S during its first 24 hours on the market (temporarily selling out of the handset online). In contrast, the company only

It appears that Apple has sold out of its initial allotment of iPhone 4S units, with shipments of the phone ordered now expected to come in one to two weeks rather than on October 14. AT&T did particularly well with iPhone 4S sales, receiving more than 200k pre-orders for the handset on Friday within the

When Apple Canada promised the unlocked iPhone 4S for our neighbors up North on October 14, some American users wondered when it was coming to our shores. Apple answered that today, when it updated its site with more info and listed a November release month. There’s no specific date listed yet, but regardless, at least

Come October 14, Apple’s new iPhone 4S will invade all three major U.S. carriers. You’d think they’d all be the same, right? Not exactly. Only AT&T’s version will get the special treatment in the form of faster download speeds as confirmed in a press release. The new iPhone 4S will support HSPA+, getting up to

Are you looking to pick up an iPhone 4S on AT&T or Verizon?  Have an old phone to trade-in?  Then you may want to head over to your nearest Radio Shack between October 14 and 31. Beginning today you can head into your local Radio Shack to pre-order your iPhone 4S, and when you come back in

The day of the “Let’s Talk iPhone” conference was wild. I have never seen so many live blogs taken down by a single event, so much uncaged anticipation hinging the release of a single product. Unfortunately for Apple, the day that began with a roar ended with a whimper. After waiting past the cycle for

The introduction of Apple’s iPhone 4S earlier this week also saw the first unveiling of the company’s new Siri assistant. The new feature, which is exclusive to the fifth-generation iPhone, has blown us away in Apple’s promotional video, and we can’t wait to get our hands on it. Siri isn’t just a feature Apple’s been knocking

The iPhone 4S was revealed earlier this week to some mixed reactions, to put it lightly. Yes it has an upgraded camera and the iPad 2′s A5 chip for faster performance and better graphics. But the lack of a redesign has left consumers feeling… underwhelmed. Whether you’re disappointed or not, the real star of Apple’s

Wow, that headline sure has been a long time in coming, no? Tonight for the very first time, users will be able to pre-order a new Apple handset with a selection of three different U.S. carriers. But which provider to choose? Here are some fast facts to bear in mind. Sprint: Cheapest ($80 for 450

It’s almost new iPhone time! Preorders for the iPhone 4S officially start tonight at 12:01 PST on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint. I know you’re anxious to get your hands on one of the new handsets, preordering the phone can ensure that you get it on the release day (or as soon as possible after). Supplies of

Considering the rumors that Sprint has “bet the company” on the iPhone, it seemed odd when over 24 hours passed from the formal announcement that they would receive the iPhone 4S and nothing has appeared on the company website.  Perhaps someone at Sprint also finally realized this and decided to rectify the situation because it

One of the biggest selling points for the iPhone 4S, after Siri, of course, is the introduction of a new 8-megapixel camera. It’s a custom lens built specifically for Apple’s new iPhone, with a larger f/2.4 aperture, an improved backside illumination sensor, and all-new optics. At 8-megapixels, the new iPhone takes pictures with 60% more

Is the iPhone 4S really a worthy successor to the 4? Is iCloud and Siri worth all the hype? And how did Tim Cook do in his first media event as Apple‘s head honcho? You’ve read all the coverage and opinions, now it’s time to see for yourself. The embedded vids below are the official

In typical Apple style, the iPhone 4S announcement was not streamed on the web for those who were couldn’t make the trip (or weren’t invited) to Cupertino. If you’re an Apple fan who wants to watch Tim Cook’s first product announcement as Apple CEO (or are looking for something to help put you to sleep

October 4 was a crazy day for the world of technology news with Apple finally unveiling the iPhone 4S.  Even though it wasn’t everything we quite expected (Hello?  iPhone 5?  Where are you?) it was still full of interesting tidbits, but some may have slipped past you in all of the craziness, so here are

While many had been hopeful, nothing official had been said as of yet about Sprint keeping their unlimited data in place for the iPhone.  The mystery has now been solved, and it has been confirmed that the Now Network will indeed be offering its unlimited data plan to iPhone 4S users. Speaking with AllThingsD, Sprint spokeswoman Michelle