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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Apple Launches iPhone 4S, iOS 5 And iCloud
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Apple today announced iPhone 4S, describing as "the most amazing iPhone yet," although it left Wall Street and fans wishing for more than a faster version of last year's device, drawing a rare outburst of criticism and disappointment on the Internet.
The new iPhone 4s is packed with new features including Apple's dual-core A5 chip, a new camera, full 1080p HD resolution video recording; and Siri, an intelligent assistant.
The iPhone 4s' all new 8 megapixel camera comes with a new custom lens, a larger f/2.4 aperture and an advanced hybrid IR filter. The Apple-designed
image signal processor in the A5 dual-core chip
and coupled with the features built into iOS 5, makes the camera one of the
fastest on any phone. With iPhone 4S, the Camera app launches much faster
and the shot to shot capability is twice as fast, according to Apple.
New features in the Camera and Photos apps give you instant access to the
camera right from the lock screen, and you can also use the volume-up button
to quickly snap a photo. Optional grid lines help line up your shot and a
tap locks focus and exposure on one subject; and the new Photos app
lets you crop, rotate, enhance and remove red-eye, and organize your photos
into albums right on your device to share them on the go. New iOS 5 features
include built-in Twitter integration and iMessage, so you can instantly
share your photos via Twitter directly from the Photos app and send photos
via iMessage to individuals or groups. And with iCloud's new Photo Stream
service, a photo you take on your iPhone is sent to iCloud and automatically
pushed to your iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC. You can even view your Photo
Stream album on your Apple TV.
iPhone 4S can also now record video in full 1080p HD resolution and with the
new video image stabilization feature, you can take smoother videos.
Other iPhone 4S video camera improvements include increased sensitivity,
sharpness and an increased ability to capture video in low light conditions.
With the new iMessage service in iOS 5, you can now instantly share videos
with family and friends.
iPhone 4S has the same thin glass and stainless steel design of the original
iPhone 4. Inside, Apple's dual-core A5 chip delivers up to twice the
processing power and up to seven times faster graphics than iPhone 4,
while maintaining battery life - up to 8 hours of 3G talk time.
Improving on the stainless steel external, dual-antenna design of iPhone 4,
iPhone 4S is the first phone to intelligently switch between two antennas to
send and receive. iPhone 4S now supports twice the download speed with HSDPA
of up to 14.4 Mbps and iPhone 4S is a world phone, so both CDMA and GSM
users can now roam internationally on GSM networks.
With the launch of iPhone 4S also comes the launch of iOS 5 mobile operating
system and iCloud, a set of free cloud servicesthat work with the iPhone,
iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC to automatically and wirelessly store content
in iCloud and push it to all devices.
iCloud is a set of free cloud services, including iTunes in the Cloud, Photo
Stream and Documents in the Cloud, that work with your iPhone, iPad, iPod
touch, Mac or PC to automatically and wirelessly store your content in
iCloud and push it to all your devices. When content changes on one device,
all your other devices are updated automatically and wirelessly. iCloud will
be available on October 12 as a free download to iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
users running iOS 5 or a Mac running OS X Lion with a valid Apple ID. iCloud
includes 5GB of free cloud storage for Mail, Document Storage and Backup.
iPhone 4S comes with iOS 5, which includes over 200 new features including
Notification Center, an new way to view and manage notifications in one
place without interruption and iMessage, a new messaging service that lets
you send text messages, photos and videos between all iOS 5 users.
iOS 5 will also be available as a free software update for iPhone 4 and
iPhone 3GS users, Apple said.
iPhone 4S also introduces Siri, an intelligent assistant that helps you get
things done just by asking. Siri understands context allowing you to speak
naturally when you ask it questions, for example, if you ask "Will I need an
umbrella this weekend?" it understands you are looking for a weather
forecast. Siri is also smart about using the personal information you allow
it to access, for example, if you tell Siri "Remind me to call Mom when I
get home" it can find "Mom" in your address book, or ask Siri "What's the
traffic like around here?" and it can figure out where "here" is based on
your current location. Siri helps you make calls, send text messages or
email, schedule meetings and reminders, make notes, search the Internet,
find local businesses, get directions and more. You can also get answers,
find facts and even perform complex calculations just by asking.
iPhone 4S comes in either black or white and will be available in the US for
a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 16GB model and $299 (US) for
the 32GB model and $399 (US) for the new 64GB model. iPhone 4S will be
available from the Apple Online Store, Apple?s retail stores and through
AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and select Apple Authorized Resellers. iPhone
4S will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan
and the UK on Friday, October 14 and users can pre-order their iPhone 4S
beginning Friday, October 7. iPhone 4 will also be available for $99 (US)
and iPhone 3GS will be available for free with a two year contract. Siri
will be available in beta on iPhone 4S in English, French and German. iOS 5
software will be available on October 12 as a free software update via
iTunes 10.5 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users.
iPhone 4S will roll out worldwide to 22 more countries by the end of October
including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
and Switzerland.
iPhone 4s failed to ignite the sort of excitement and buzz that the Apple used to offer. Interest was high with Google emerging as a formidable competitor, but many fans came away disappointed.
New Features & More Affordable Pricing to iPod touch & iPod nano
Apple also today announced new features and more affordable pricing for both
iPod touch and iPod nano. iPod touch will be available in new black and
white models starting at just $199, including Apple's new iOS 5 and iCloud
services. The new iPod nano is available today starting at just $129 and
features a redesigned user interface, 16 new digital clock faces and
improved built-in fitness features.
The new iPod touch includes iOS 5, which includes over 200 new features
including iMessage, Game Center, Notifications and Wi-Fi Syncing to iTunes.
iPod touch also works with iCloud and features larger icons for easier
navigation of its Multi-Touch user interface, and you can choose from 16 new
digital clock faces, ranging from classic analog looks to your favorite
Disney characters including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. iPod nano now
tracks your runs and walks right out of the box with no accessory required,
making it even easier to get your fitness program up and running. iPod nano
can track the time, pace and distance of your run, the calories you burn,
and the number of steps you walk. iPod nano encourages you with motivational
real-time voice feedback during your run, available in seven languages,
while listening to your favorite music or FM radio station. You can also
easily upload workouts to the Nike+ website to set goals, track your
progress and challenge friends. The iPod nano is available in seven colors
including silver, graphite, blue, green, orange, pink and (PRODUCT) RED.
iPod nano is available today for a suggested price of $129 (US) for the 8GB
model and $149 (US) for the 16GB model. Both models are available in silver,
graphite, blue, green, orange and pink through the Apple Store
(www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Specifications iPhone 4s
Color |
White, black |
Capacity |
16GB |
32GB |
64GB |
Price |
$199 |
$299 |
$399 |
Size and Weight |
Height: 4.5 inches (115.2 mm)
Width: 2.31 inches (58.6 mm)
Depth: 0.37 inch (9.3 mm)
Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams) |
Cellular and Wireless |
- World phone
- UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz);
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
- CDMA EV-DO Rev. A (800, 1900 MHz)4
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
- Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
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Location |
- Assisted GPS
- Digital compass
- Wi-Fi
- Cellular
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Display |
- Retina display
- 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
- 960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi
- 800:1 contrast ratio (typical)
- 500 cd/m2 max brightness (typical)
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating on front and back
- Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
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Camera, Photos, and Video |
- 8-megapixel camera
- Autofocus
- Tap to focus
- Face detection in still images
- LED flash
- Video recording, HD (1080p) up to 30 frames per second with audio
- Video stabilization
- Front camera with VGA-quality photos and video at up to 30 frames per second
- Photo and video geotagging
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External Buttons and Connectors |
External Buttons and Controls
Connectors and Input/Output
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Power and Battery |
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
- Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G, up to 14 hours on 2G (GSM)
- Standby time: Up to 200 hours
- Internet use: Up to 6 hours on 3G, up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
- Video playback: Up to 10 hours
- Audio playback: Up to 40 hours
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Audio Playback |
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Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
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Audio formats supported: AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC
(from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible
(formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple
Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
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User-configurable maximum volume limit
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TV and Video |
- AirPlay Mirroring to Apple TV support at 720p
- Video mirroring and video out support: Up to 1080p
with Apple Digital AV Adapter or Apple VGA Adapter (adapters
sold separately)
- Video out support at 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV
Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable (cables sold
separately)
- Video formats supported: H.264 video up to 1080p, 30 frames
per second, High Profile level 4.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps,
48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video
up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile
with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps per channel, 48kHz, stereo audio in
.m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps,
1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo
audio in .avi file format
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Headphones |
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Impedance: 32 ohms
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Mail Attachment Support |
Viewable Document Types
.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word);
.htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages
(Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft
PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact
information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel) |
Sensors |
- Three-axis gyro
- Accelerometer
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
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System Requirements |
Mac System Requirements
- Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
- OS X v10.5.8 or later
- iTunes 10.5 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
- Apple ID (required for some features)
- Internet access
PC System Requirements
- PC with USB 2.0 port
- Windows 7; Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
- iTunes 10.5 or later (free download from www.itunes.com/download)
- Apple ID (required for some features)
- Internet access
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Environmental Requirements |
- Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
- Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)
- Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)
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Languages |
Language Support
English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese
(Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish,
Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek,
Hebrew, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese,
Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai,
Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Keyboard Support
English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese - Simplified
(Handwriting, Pinyin, Wubihua), Chinese - Traditional (Handwriting,
Pinyin, Zhuyin, Cangjie, Wubihua), French, French (Canadian),
French (Switzerland), German (Germany), German (Switzerland), Italian,
Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Bulgarian,
Catalan, Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Emoji, Estonian,
Finnish, Flemish, Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian,
Icelandic, Indonesian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay,
Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Romanian,
Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic/Latin), Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Tibetan,
Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Dictionary Support (enables predictive text and autocorrect)
English (U.S.), English (UK), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese
(Traditional), French, French (Canadian), French (Switzerland), German,
Italian, Japanese (Romaji, Kana), Korean, Spanish, Arabic, Catalan,
Cherokee, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, Flemish,
Greek, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Latvian,
Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil),
Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian,
Vietnamese
Siri Languages
English (U.S., UK, and Australian), French, German |
In the Box |
- iPhone 4S
- Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
- Dock Connector to USB Cable
- USB Power Adapter
- Documentation
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