Friday was a good day for Apple. On the first day of over-the-counter sales of its new iPhone 4S smartphone, US mobile carriers reported record sales and phone activations, customers lined up outside Apple stores around the world and shares in the company hit a record high.
Apple fans in Japan already have their hands on the new iPhone 4S smartphone - well, that's if they're not still stuck in the eight-block line that formed prior to the opening of Apple's Ginza store in Tokyo.
With the launch of the anticipated iPhone 4S just a handful of hours away, people with and without preorders are already starting to gather at Apple retail locations all over the United States.
The people over at iFixit have managed to tear apart another new gadget even before it has become available to the general public. This time the victim is none other than the Apple iPhone 4S, and even though there aren't many surprises we still learned a thing or two.
If you're new to the iPhone cult and don't know where to start, we've got all the important info you'll want to know when you break your iPhone 4S out of the box for the first time.
It seems that the folks over at Apple have built in more than a few funny responses for Siri to dish out. Don't worry, there's now a blog that will document them all.
Don't want an iPhone but wish you had a virtual assistant? Speaktoit might not have quite the momentum Siri does, but it's one of your best Android options.
With iOS 5 receiving the vast majority of attention from legions of excited Apple fanatics, Apple slipped in a content-filled update to the Apple TV with little fanfare.
It may look the same as the iPhone 4S, but with a faster CPU and GPU, one of the best cameras on a phone, and the impressive Siri voice recognition software, Apple's newest handset delivers in a few key ways, say the early reviews.
Sprint and Verizon will reportedly remove their carrier locks from the iPhone 4S, allowing users to easily (and more cheaply) use their device in other countries.
Sprint announced on Friday that it must raise capital to pay for a 4G LTE upgrade to its network. Between that and the cost of carrying Apple's iPhone, investors are worried about the wireless carrier's financial outlook, pushing its stock price down further.
Microsoft's Andy Lees spoke out on a number of topics in the last few days, commenting on the iPhone 4S, dual-core, LTE, and how partners will be stepping up to help market Windows Phone 7.5.
Apple boasts 1 million iPhone 4S units sold in the first 24 hours after pre-orders became available, breaking previous sales records. But the numbers alone may not tell the full story.
If the early signs are any indication, it looks like Apple's iPhone 4S is going to be a big hit. AT&T said that it took a record 200,000 pre-orders in the first 12 hours after the device went on sale in the US early Friday. Sprint also said sales had "greatly exceeded" its expectations.
Don't forget to set your alarm if you plan to preorder the brand new iPhone 4S. The preorders will go live on Apple, AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint at 12:01 AM PST and 3:01 AM EDT.
Apple revealed its new iPhone 4S today and, as the name implies, it looks exactly like the iPhone 4. Is it wise of Apple to forego updating the look of its phone for another year?
The iPhone 4S looks nearly identical to its older brother, the iPhone 4. But on the inside, they're widely different. Here, a quick spec breakdown to see where the iPhone 4S leaves the iPhone 4 in the dust.
The Apple iPhone 4S is here. We've got all the details about where, when, and how you can get your hands on one, starting with preorders and a launch date. We'll update this page with details like times as soon as we hear about them.
Apple appears to have accidentally published details of the iPhone 4S on the Japanese version of its website, with a release date set for October 14. The rumored iPhone 5 is nowhere to be seen.
While some say a completely redesigned iPhone 5 release is unlikely, case-maker Hard Candy has put its money on the new Apple handset having a massive 4.44-inch screen, which would make it one of the largest smartphones on the market.
Sprint reportedly agreed to pay Apple $20 billion, over the next four years, for 30.5 million iPhones, a risky deal for Sprint. But some speculate that the alleged deal got Sprint something more -- exclusive rights to the iPhone 5.
After an extra-long wait for the next iPhone, market analyst Brian White tells investors to expect record-breaking iPhone 5 sales due to unprecedented pre-release demand.
A pair of now-removed product listings on the i-wireless website lend further support to the belief that Apple will be announcing the forthcoming release of the iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S at its Tuesday media event.