With the release of Apple's new smartphone this Fall, a lot of consumers have found themselves looking for a new case. It's not that the handset's design changed drastically, but the re-positioning of its mute and volume buttons rendered many old cases useless.
If you're still in the market for a new iPhone case, TUAW has a good suggestion for you: the iPhone Wallet by Waterfield Designs. The accessory doubles as both an iPhone case and a wallet, leaving you with one less thing to carry...
Can't get enough of Siri? We've gathered several hidden tips and tricks for you to enjoy and learn from.
There's been plenty of Siri coverage already, but these are 10 tips that you may have not noticed...
Those paying attention will no doubt remember the story about one unlucky fellow who received a visit from the police, along with a team of security personnel from Apple. Well, it turns out that the fallout from that visit isn't yet over, with Apple losing its Vice President of Global Security over the matter.
Apple allegedly lost yet another iPhone prototype recently, and using the power of Find My iPhone they decided it was in the possession of a Bernal Heights resident. Apple and the San Francisco Police then rolled up to the guy's house and asked for it back. Apple's security team even offered to buy it back, but alas, the man in question didn't have it...
FierceWireless is reporting that Mary Dillon, the CEO of US Cellular, told investors this morning that the nation's 6th largest wireless carrier was recently given the chance to carry Apple's hit smartphone. And the strange thing is, they turned it down.
With companies like T-Mobile chomping at the bit to carry the iPhone, it's interesting that US Cellular passed on the opportunity. Especially since other CEOs, like Sprint's Dan Hesse, see the handset as the number one reason why folks switch to other carriers...
Apple's iPhone accounts for 52% of the overall profits for the entire mobile phone industry, according to a new report by Cannacord Genuity analyst T. Michael Walkley. The iPhone consisted of more than half of the industry's profits in the last business quarter.
The iPhone 4S is expected to push Apple's share of the mobile industry's profits to 60% in the final quarter of 2011. According to the report, the iPhone 4S was the best-selling handset on Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint for the month of October.
Apple has been highly criticized for the glass panels it uses on the front and back of its smartphone. The design was introduced in 2010 with the iPhone 4, and has obviously stuck around with the unchanged iPhone 4S.
The glass casing means that the handset isn't very durable. Luckily, cases can help protect it from drops and other accidents. In fact, Case-Mate makes one that will protect the iPhone from being run over by a large SUV...
Apple has been struggling over the past few weeks with software issues. The recent iOS 5 update was found to be littered with problems, including the now infamous battery bug. And then there is the delayed iTunes Match launch.
But none of that compares to the latest fiasco. VentureBeat is reporting that Siri has gone down across the US for a number of iPhone 4S customers. Not only does that mean that Siri is inaccessible, but Dictation isn't working either...
Wouldn't it be cool if you could invoke Siri without pressing and holding your Home button?
I've always thought that Apple should include such an option for when we're on the road and want to control our devices with Siri.
That's the concept behind a new jailbreak tweak entitled Hands-Free Control. Once the iPhone 4S jailbreak is made public, it will allow you to invoke Siri by voice alone.
In the meantime, though, you can invoke Voice Control on pre-iPhone 4S devices...
When the iPhone 4S released a couple of weeks ago, many Sprint users reported very slow 3G data speeds. In a a recent interview with Sprint's Fared Adib some light was shed on the data speed issue that seems to be plaguing so many iPhone 4S owners.
Apple itself acknowledged the problem and has reportedly been working closely with Sprint to fix the issue. We at iDB conducted our own speed test between the three main iPhone 4S US carriers and found that Sprint was the slowest...
Siri requires an internet connection to connect with Apple's servers, and Ars Technica has taken a closer look at exactly how much data Siri consumes on the iPhone 4S.
While Siri's data footprint isn't that significant, it's still interesting to see what the technology will cost you on your monthly bill. Siri requires a constant internet connection to work, so keep that in mind if you're on limited data plan...
Battery life isn't the only complaint about Apple's newest smartphone. Customers are reporting an issue with the device's audio echoing during a voice call.
An Apple discussion thread is alive and kicking with hundreds of disgruntled iPhone 4S users that are complaining about an audio echo on the other end of the call when talking on the phone via an Apple hands-free headset.
And we thought that no one used a smartphone to actually call people anymore...
Are you still patiently waiting for the iPhone 4S to be available in your country? If so, take a deep breath and scan the list of countries below, as you might just be next in line to get the iPhone 4S.
According to a new press release, Apple announced that the iPhone 4S will be available as of November 11th, in Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania and South Korea...