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Apple’s iPhone To Get Total Redesigned By 2012

Effie Tjhai — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:16:48 +0000

According to BGR, the next generation of iPhone ought to be launch in fall 2012, which around the same times as the iPhone 4S launch. Aside from that, Apple is planning to give the iPhone a total redesigned. Interesting isn’t it?

Apple plans to use a rubber/plastic material for the iPhone 6 case. The new case is a bezel surrounding the front edge of the phone. It serves two different purposed which are the case will help to combined the glass iPhone face with a new aluminum back plate and lastly, it will cover a redesigned antenna system that surrounds the device. The device will features a 4-inch display.

[via BGR]

Apple iPhone 4S Hitting 20 Additional Countries

Effie Tjhai — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:13:34 +0000

Apple finally launched their iPhone 4S to 20 additional countries on Friday. According to MacRumors, those 20 new countries will be Bahrain, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

Regardless the happiness of getting the iPhone 4S, maybe some fellow in those countries have to think several times before they decided to purchase the device. Apple’s Brazilian store is reportedly selling the iPhone 4S’s 64GB model for $1,845, while, the 16GB version costs $1,410 in Brazil. Fortunately, folks in U.S won’t have to experience the same or deal. They can obtained the device for $199 with a new two-year contract.

[via BGR]

iOS 5.0.1 Software Update fixes bugs, security

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:02:04 +0000

Apple has start to rolled out its first software update for the iOS 5. The new iOS 5.0.1 fixes various bugs, including the possible root cause that affect your iPhone battery life. This is also the first time that you can update your iPhone without iTunes. You can simply open up the Settings > General > Software Update page and activate the update with your WiFi connection. (3G connection is not allow)

New Vooma Peel PG920 lets you use 2 sim-card on iPhone

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:14:37 +0000

If you are carrying your iPhone 4/4S and another phone for 2 mobile number service, a new Vooma Peel PG920 will enable your iPhone to be used as a dual sim capable phone. The Vooma Peel PG920 is actually a battery case, has an additional sim card slot for you to insert the second sim card. Jailbreak is required on your iPhone in order to install its custom software.

IOS 5 keyboard has a hidden Android-style autocorrect bar

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:12:19 +0000

It looks like Apple is planning an alternative implementation for its keyboard’s auto-correct function. When you are doing the text input, the suggested wording can be changed to position right on top of the soft keyboard – something that similar to Android style.

iPhone 4S Sold Out In 10 Minutes At Hong Kong

Effie Tjhai — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:11:38 +0000

According to analyst Brian White with Ticonderoga Securities this Monday, Apple’s iPhone 4S in Hong Kong sold out just in 10 minutes duration. The pre-order started last Friday and will arrive in store by this Friday. White predicted that Chinese market will be the key to Apple’s growth.

The analyst believe Apple’s revenue from “Greater China” which includes mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan topped $4.5 billion last quarter, a 270% increase from the same quarter in 2010. Currently, Apple owns and operates six official Apple Stores in China.

[via BGR]

Apple’ iPhone 4S Heading To 15 New Countries On November 11th

Effie Tjhai — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:05:55 +0000

Apple is ready to launch their newest smartphone to 15 new countries. Those counties are Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania and South Korea. The device will be ship and in-store sales beginning November 11.

The pre-order will starts from November 4th. However, it exclude Albania, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malta, Montenegro and Panama. As for pricing, it’s depends on the countries.

[via SlashGear]

Apple’s iPhone 4S Pre-sales Started In 22 New Countries

Effie Tjhai — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 15:23:02 +0000

Apple has begin to spread their pre-sales on the iPhone 4S to another 22 new countries. Unfortunately, due to the high demand on the device. There are possibility the device won’t be ship until a week after in-store sales begin.

Now those who lived in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland can also purchase the device as an unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 4S. It would be available in white and black models, in 16GB, 32GB or 64GB.

[via SlashGear]

RadioShack Has Stock Up The iPhone 4S in 3,000 Stores Across The U.S.

Effie Tjhai — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:09:03 +0000

If you are thinking to get the iPhone 4S, this might be a great news for you. RadioShack has announced that they are carrying the iPhone 4S in 3,000 stores across the U.S. This means you can physically touch them and experience the device in function before purchasing them.

Unfortunately, the availability of specific configurations such as carriers and different versions of the device will be vary in each stores. The best way to figure them out is by contacting the nearest RadioShack retail stores in order to confirm it.

[via IntoMobile]

iPhone 4S Goes On Sale Today

Effie Tjhai — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:40:28 +0000

We have been waiting for 18 months just to get our hands-on the iPhone 4S. Now, the device is available all around the world. As the result of the long waited, 1 million pre-order was placed on the device and expected weekend sales of over 3m iPhone 4S smartphones.

American network has claimed that all pre-order stock had been depleted. While in UK, they said new orders will be delivered in 1-2 weeks. We’ll see how well the iPhone 4S work.

[via Pocket-lint]