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Why You Want to Buy the iPhone 4S on AT&T

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 5, 2011

Those keeping up with yesterday's iPhone 4S event probably noticed a rather interesting tidbit saying that Apple's iPhone 4S is, in theory at least, up to twice as fast at downloading data as its older brother, the iPhone 4. That's obviously great news, and Apple sought to inform its audience yesterday that the iPhone 4S can compete with so-called 4G handsets.

The truth of the matter is that yes, the iPhone 4S can (again, theoretically) download data at up to 14.4Mbps, thanks to its use of HSPA+ technology. The problem? AT&T is the only one of Apple's three US carrier partners that actually uses HSPA+...

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Apple Clearing Out Current iPhone 4 Inventory With Reduced Prices

Alex Heath ∙ October 5, 2011

Apple announced the 8GB iPhone 4 alongside the iPhone 4S yesterday, and the company is clearing out current iPhone 4 inventory while supplies last.

Customers that are content with purchasing the iPhone 4 can buy the device from Apple for a reduced $149 price point for the 16GB capacity, and $199 for the 32GB capacity. The iPhone 4S retails for the same $199 (16GB) and $299 (32GB) price points that the iPhone 4 was previously priced at...

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Everything You Need to Know About Today’s iPhone 4S Event

Alex Heath ∙ October 4, 2011

Today is a big day for Apple news. If you've gotten lost in the growing pile of announcements, here's a helpful recap of the main highlights from Apple's "Let's Talk iPhone" event.

Today Tim Cook and co. talked about iOS 5, iCloud, and the iPhone 4S. Check inside for everything you need to know...

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Apple Unveils New Micro-USB Adapter for European iPhones

Cody Lee ∙ October 4, 2011

Apple has been rumored to be working on a micro-USB cable for quite some time now. Last year, the Cupertino company agreed to comply with a European campaign to standardize cell phone chargers, but it has yet to ante up.

Well amongst the onslaught of announcements today, Apple made good on its promise. The company quietly rolled out a micro-USB adapter for its standard 30-pin dock connector, which enables the two interfaces to work together...

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New AppleCare+ for iPhone Covers Accidental Damage

Cody Lee ∙ October 4, 2011

AppleCare is a popular service that extends the warranty on all of Apple's major products. It gives purchasers 90 days of free over-the-phone support, and adds an extra year to the standard hardware warranty.

Typically, this service doesn't cover accidental damage. Those looking for that kind of coverage had to enroll in some type of insurance plan. But Apple is looking to change all that with its introduction of AppleCare+...

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And So it Begins, Apple’s Long-Awaited iPhone Event Has Started

Cody Lee ∙ October 4, 2011

After several months of rumors and speculation, Apple's long-awaited iPhone event has finally arrived. As expected, Tim Cook has taken the stage to kick off the highly anticipated keynote.

The newly-appointed CEO has started things off by talking about Apple's major milestones over the last several months. As you may know, it's been a good year for Apple, so Tim has plenty to brag about...

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iPhone 4S to Launch Today, No iPhone 5 This Year

Alex Heath ∙ October 4, 2011

Only hours before Apple's actual announcement, the folks over at The Next Web just dropped the bomb on what Apple has planned for the iPhone today.

According to the site's trusted sources inside Apple, the iPhone 4S will be launched today with a 8 megapixel camera, A5 processor, 1 GB of RAM, "improved optics,” and a “more accurate differential GPS stage." The iPhone 5 'teardrop' design that Apple was rumored to unveil won't be released this year.

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London’s Covent Garden Apple Store Gets Transformed for Today’s iPhone Event

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

The world's biggest Apple store in London has been transformed into a live streaming hall for the UK press to watch Apple's iPhone event today. Apple announced yesterday that it will not be streaming its event for the public, but a private video feed of today's event will be streamed to press members across the pond that are gathered in the Covent Garden retail store.

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We’ll Be Covering Today’s “Let’s Talk iPhone” Event

Alex Heath ∙ October 4, 2011

Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know that Apple is holding its "Let's Talk iPhone" event today. Tim Cook and the Apple executive team will be unveiling iCloud, iOS 5, and a new iPhone. We'll probably also see updated iPod hardware, and perhaps another surprise.

Apple announced that it won't be streaming the event today, but that doesn't mean that you can't stay on top of everything that's happening. We at iDB will be brining you breaking news on the event as it happens.

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How Far We’ve Come: The Original iPhone Commercial

Alex Heath ∙ Updated February 10, 2020

Apple is set to unveil its next iPhone tomorrow, and there's been unending speculation and rumors about what the folks in Cupertino have up their sleeves for the iPhone in 2011.

What about how far we've come? Let's take a look at the first ever iPhone commercial...

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Apple Reportedly Working on iPad App to Compete With Cable Providers

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2017

Looking to take a break from the onslaught of next-generation iPhone rumors? Robert Scoble may have just the thing. The plugged-in blogger dropped a juicy tidbit on his Google+ page this morning regarding a secret Apple project.

Scoble is highly revered when it comes to insider information. Earlier today, he reported that Steve Jobs won't be attending Apple's iPhone event tomorrow, and it looks like that isn't all that the blogger has been hearing out of Cupertino...

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