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October 2011
(86%)
514 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(85%)
14 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Dualcore Cortex A5 priocessor
8megapixel camer
1080p video
Slick design
Hugely improved camera
Faster processor
Signal issues fixed and Siri better after software update
Faster
Better camera
IOS 5
Dual-core processor
8-megapixel camera
ICloud online storage
Great camera
Surprisingly handy voice controls
No reception problems
Clever new software features
Still a looker
Excellent build quality
Impressive performance
Camera and video quality greatly improved
Very fast processor
Brilliant camera
Ace operating system that's stuffed with apps
Great display
Stylish design
Fast processor
Superb graphics
Slick OS
Quality screen
Solid feel in the hand
Siri voice recognition
Useful notifications bar
Really responsive display
Great snapper
Excellent choice of apps
Best hardware.
Quality design
New iOS 5 features keep it competitive
PC-free living
New camera is excellent
Siri
64GB storage
Slick
Superfast performance
That new 8MP camera really shines
Siri is destined to be your new best friend
Build quality / Gorgeous screen
Intuitive interface with improvements like notifcations and iMessage on a responsive handset
Camera takes great photos even in low light / Shoots 1080p video
Siri is fun and maybe even useful
It's an idea worth exploring ..
Gaming platform / Wireless sync / iCloud
Clean
Fast interface
Class-leading audio
Video looks great
ITunes and App store
Great Camera Fast Procesor Great OS Nice size Siri voice recognition
Still the slickest smartphone experience
New camera features are great
Upgraded camera
Voice assistant (Siri)
The editors didn't like
We may not see an iPhone 5 for some time yet.
Limited battery life
Beta Siri
Lack of improvements to the overall look and feel of the phone
Design
Externally
There's nothing revolutionary about the iPhone 4S
It looks almost exactly the same as the iPhone 4. in fact
It is the same as the iPho
Siri doesn't work so well with emails
Still no Flash support
Siri awaiting UK location service
Retains smashable glass front panel
Screen no longer the biggest or best
32GB and 64GB models are expensive
Siri not so useful in the UK
IOS 5 can feel dated at times
Same look as the iPhone 4
Siri's usefulness is currently limited in the UK
Costly
No flash integration
Outdated contacts menu
Most of the best features can be gained by upgrading the OS
Syncing iCloud data costs after 5GB
There isn't a huge change from the previous version
Abstract: Apple's ability to control the entire information chain, down to the point of limiting leaks, appears to be gradually slipping as it grows as a company. Case in point are the numerous hardware and performance leaks surrounding the newly launched iPho...
Abstract: The initial reaction to the announcement of the iPhone 4S was muted. First there’s that name: It’s the old phone’s name with an S attached to it. As the iPhone 3GS taught us, adding an S to an iPhone’s name can represent numerous under-the-hood improve...
Camera is stunning, Retina Display is still best in class, Siri software is incredibly cool and surprisingly useful
iOS is beginning to show its age, Improved 3G speeds don't seem very improved, especially compared to LTE devices, Glass and metal design is beautiful, but easy to shatter
staffer Brian X. Chen is a freelance technology journalist in San Francisco. Released in June, his book Always On examines the impact of the smartphone on society, business and culture, See Also, Critics Be Damned! iPhone 4S PreOrder Success Validates Ap
Siri is limited in what it can do and understand. Looks the same as the iPhone 4 — what's up with that? A twoyear contract means you may not be eligible for the best upgrade pricing
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Abstract: HTC's latest Android Superphone – the HTC Amaze is, in our opinion, a bit of an unknown device, but it's packing specs that demand it be taken very seriously. In this piece, we compare it to Apple's latest – the iPhone 4S. Which one will come out on top?A...
Abstract: Although Apple's recently launched iPhone 4S disappointed quite a lot of people primarily because it's just an “iPhone 4 with better specs,” the iPhone 4S remains a sturdy contender against currently existing high-end Android smartphones.In this compariso...
Abstract: Update 2011-10-05: Apple has just officially announced what everyone was hoping to be the iPhone 5 as the iPhone 4S. And, we now have official details about the iPhone 4S's specs. This post, first published on August 12, has been updated to reflect new ...
Abstract: We'll start with the hardware and look at the processor first. This time round the Iphone 4S has been given an A5 dual-core chip. It's an upgrade from the A4 processor in the Iphone 4, which is only single-core. It's the same chip that the Ipad 2 has...
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Published: 2011-10-05, Author: Jose , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: Apple's new CEO Tim Cook had big shoes to fill after Steve Jobs' departure last August, but yesterday's iPhone announcement provided the executive a chance to step into the limelight. Contrary to what many were hoping, however, the iPhone 5 was a no-show ...
