iPhone 4S

Why The iPhone 4 Siri Port Hasn’t Been Released Yet

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated December 28, 2016

It's the hot button topic on the internet right now, but nobody really knows the answer to the burning question: where is the hack that will get Siri working on an iPhone 4?

We've seen video of it working thanks to chpwn and Steve Troughton-Smith, but the pair has been reluctant to make the hack available to us, the non-paying public.

In a blog post today, chpwn has sought to clear things up by explaining why the port hasn't been made publicly available, and as we suspected, it all comes down to copyright...

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Samsung to Apple: Give Us the iPhone 4S Source Code

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Samsung has requested that Apple hand over the source code for the iPhone 4S firmware along with the dark details of its iPhone subsidy agreements with Australian carriers. In the ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple, both companies continue to accuse each other of infringing on each other's patents.

After fighting legal battles in multiple countries around the world, Samsung and Apple have landed in the Australian court to duke it out. This time, Samsung is countering Apple's preliminary injunction on the Galaxy Tab with its own preliminary injunction against the newly-released iPhone 4S.

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Best Buy Extremely Low on iPhone 4S Stock Due to High Consumer Demand

Oliver Haslam ∙ November 1, 2011

Judging by the huge number of people queueing for the iPhone 4S release a couple of weeks ago, it is fairly safe to say that demand for the iPhone that analysts called a "disappointment" is still strong.

Now, one analyst is pointing to dwindling Best Buy stocks as a sign that stock shortages are creeping up on all iPhone vendors, and that demand is outpacing Apple's supply chain.

W. Baird analyst William Power told clients that during research, his company checked with a number of Best Buy stores, and many locations are running out of stock...

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Apple Fan Creates a Unique iPhone Mod as a Special Tribute to Steve Jobs

Alex Heath ∙ Updated October 25, 2016

A 19-year-old Apple fan from Hong Kong has created a very special mod for the iPhone that places Steve Jobs inside the Apple logo on the back of the device. During the initial shock of Steve's passing, a designer created a graphic of the Apple logo with Steve Jobs' silhouette embedded in the logo itself.

That image became the inspiration for a very unique iPhone mod that is now available for purchase online...

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Apple Airs Commercials Featuring iCloud, Siri, iPhone 4S Camera

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 30, 2011

With each new product release, Apple launches a whole new advertising campaign around whatever fancy new features have been added, and the iPhone 4S is no exception.

Starting today, Apple is airing three new ads to help spread the word about the "most amazing iPhone yet." The 30-second spots feature iCloud, Siri, and the supercharged 8 megapixel camera packed into the iPhone 4S. And in typical Apple fashion, we're not sure where real products end and the hype machine begins...

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The Truth About the iPhone 4 Siri Port [Updated]

Alex Heath ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

A few hours ago a video was posted by esteemed jailbreak developer chpwn (Grant Paul) and Steven Troughton-Smith. Multiple stories from different sources have been published on a Siri port for non-iPhone 4S hardware, and this most recent video demonstrates the software running on an iPhone 4 and 4th generation iPod touch.

There have been multiple parties working on a Siri port on and off for weeks now. It's not a new fact that the Siri UI can be run on non-4S hardware. The real magic happens when Siri is able to talk back to you...

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Siri Dictation Key Actually Doubles as a Space Bar

Cody Lee ∙ October 29, 2011

Apple has built its brand on attention to detail. The company has been known to spend months going over the tiniest components of a product to ensure perfection. Why do you think its devices come so terrifically packaged?

Apple's obsession with the tiny details even spills over into iOS, and the folks over at iPhoneinCanada have found a perfect example. Have you ever noticed how the dictation button changes color when you add another keyboard?

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iPhone 4S Now Available in 22 More Countries

Oliver Haslam ∙ October 29, 2011

Apple's iPhone 4S has already proved to be a huge success across the globe, so long as you happen to live in one of the seven initial launch countries. International Apple lovers fear not, for Apple's iPhone 4S has now gone on sale in 22 more countries.

Two weeks after the US launch, the iPhone 4S is now available in Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Norway, Mexico, Netherlands, Latvia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Austria and Denmark...

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Apple Engineers Contacting iPhone 4S Users About Battery Issues

Cody Lee ∙ October 28, 2011

If you've been experiencing issues with the battery on your new iPhone 4S, you're not alone. The problem has spawned a thread in Apple's Support forums that has seen over 100,000 visitors in the last two weeks.

Even with all of the evidence, Apple has yet to officially comment on the issue, but they're very much aware of it. According to a report by The Next Web, Apple's engineers have started contacting customers regarding the complaint...

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MuscleNerd Gives Update on iPhone 4S Jailbreak Status

Cody Lee ∙ October 28, 2011

Ever since Apple unveiled its latest version of the iPhone earlier this month, we've all been wondering one thing: when will it be jailbroken? And now that some of us have had the device for two weeks, we're definitely ready to start hacking.

Tweaks are being updated with iOS 5 compatibility, and new utilities are being introduced that are specific to the new software. So how long must us iPhone 4S users wait until we can access this stuff? Luckily, MuscleNerd has some info for us...

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Sprint Had to Cough Up $15.5 Billion to Get The iPhone

Oliver Haslam ∙ Updated January 24, 2016

Sprint has revealed that its deal to carry Apple's iPhone will run for four years, costing a whopping $15.5 billion.

The carrier has been criticised for the money it had to pay Apple to get the iPhone on its network, although, with AT&T and Verizon already sporting the iPhone on their networks, it's debatable whether Sprint really had any choice but to cough up the cash.

Fear not, Sprint shareholders, for your man in charge is confident that they can bleed customers dry, and ultimately, turn a profit...

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