Earlier today, Apple announced its latest iPhone, the iPhone 4S. Cosmetically, it looks like its predecessor with the key changes being under the hood. It sports a faster processor, an 8MP camera, and supports both CDMA and GSM connectivity.
“iPhone 4S plus iOS 5 plus iCloud is a breakthrough combination that makes the iPhone 4S the best iPhone ever,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “While our competitors try to imitate iPhone with a checklist of features, only iPhone can deliver these breakthrough innovations that work seamlessly together.”
Apple iPhone 4S specifications:
- Processor: Dual-core A5 (with dual-core GPU)
- Operating system: Apple iOS 5
- Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, quad-band UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA, dual-band
- Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
- Display: 3.5-inch LED-backlit with resolution of 960 by 640 pixels
- Input: Multi-touch touchscreen
- Storage: 16/32/64GB options
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP AF with 1080p video recording and video stabilization
- Front-facing camera: VGA
- Dimensions / weight: 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 millimeters / 140 grams
The Apple iPhone 4S will be available in both Canada and the US on October 14th. Pre-orders will begin on October 7th. It will sell for US199 for the 16GB model, US$299 for the 32GB model and US$399 for the new 64GB model with a two-year contract. In Canada, unlocked prices will start at CA$649 but carriers have yet to announce their pricing (although it should fall in line with US pricing albeit with a three-year contract).