Apple iPhone '4S' Announced | Dual Core, iOS5, 8MP, 1080p Rec, 14.4Mbps HSPA+...

[DiGiTaL MoNkEY]

Release date in Australia: October 14th~

The second coming of the iPhone 4? Sure enough, Tim Cook just pulled the covers off of the hotly-anticipated iPhone 4S here in Cupertino. On the outside the 4S looks exactly like its predecessor, but on the inside it's "all new." Apple has jammed a dual-core A5 CPU inside alongside a new dual-core GPU that supposedly boosts graphics performance by up to 7x. Up front is the same Retina display we've all come to know and love, and a glass back. That antenna around the sides (which caused many users so much trouble) has been revamped and can intelligently switch between two different sets of anntenae on the fly to avoid dropping calls based on how you hold it. Those antennas are connected to a dual-mode GSM and CDMA radio that will let Apple's handset roam the globe while enjoying either 14.4Mbps HSPA+ or EVDO.

On the back is also a new camera that sports an 8-megapixel camera with a backside illuminated CMOS sensor for better low-light performance. The lens also now packs an IR filter and a new assembly for apertures down to f/2.4. The improved visuals extend to video performance as well. The 4S can record 1080p video and has a new image signal processor for image stabilization and facial recognition.

As far as battery life, you're looking at eight hours of talk over 3G, and 14 hours of 2G, while web browsing over 3G cuts off at six hours. Using WiFi you'll get a respectable nine hours of web, video playback tops out at 10 hours and music at 40 hours.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/i...d-with-a5-cpu/

[Scorpion1080]

It's a pretty lame update after 16months.

[James086]

As expected it's really just updates rather than new features, the smartphone market is improving so fast, the iPhone needed to keep up. The voice thing looks interesting but it's just what Android has already.

[ronald_r32]

The only feature i wanted was a bigger screen. Now i'll have to consider my options for my next phone

[DiGiTaL MoNkEY]

Originally Posted by James086

As expected it's really just updates rather than new features, the smartphone market is improving so fast, the iPhone needed to keep up. The voice thing looks interesting but it's just what Android has already.

Same here, but then again Apple tend to release a new design every two iterations. New design, then same design with new hardware, and then new design comes along.

Or the rumours could have been right with regard to the iPhone 5 having overheating issues..oh well.

[James086]

Originally Posted by DiGiTaL MoNkEY

Same here, but then again Apple tend to release a new design every two iterations. New design, then same design with new hardware, and then new design comes along.

Or the rumours could have been right with regard to the iPhone 5 having overheating issues..oh well.

I'm consistently surprised by the performance that phone manufacturers get from them without overheating. Sure, some phones have had trouble with heat, but considering the 3d graphics of some apps I'm amazed that they don't need heatsinks with fins.

[Smakked]

799 outright from apple store by the looks
http://store.apple.com/au/browse/hom...co=MjI2MTg4Mjc

[MyDixiesNormous]

While I'm not surprised I'm extremely disappointed. I may as well replace the cracked screen on my 3GS and replace the battery.

I'm sure ios5 will make my 3GS run even worse now.



fuck you apple

[Alchemist]

The release date is October 14th also, not the 28th. Thankfully Australia is finally going to be in the first roll-out

Originally Posted by Smakked

799 outright from apple store by the looks
http://store.apple.com/au/browse/hom...co=MjI2MTg4Mjc

Assuming they are talking about the same model, $649 in Canada

http://store.apple.com/ca/browse/hom.../family/iphone

Current exchange rate is 1AUD:1.00989CAD

disgusting as always apple

AU Store prices
16GB $799AUD
32GB $899AUD
64GB $999AUD

[MoNk{LAH}]

i know most people are disappointed, but just think about all the people who want to upgrade to an iphone 4 now and now have another option - not everyone could have afforded an iphone5 now, or want android.

[jezza323]

Originally Posted by Alchemist

The release date is October 14th also, not the 28th. Thankfully Australia is finally going to be in the first roll-out



Assuming they are talking about the same model, $649 in Canada

http://store.apple.com/ca/browse/hom.../family/iphone

Current exchange rate is 1AUD:1.00989CAD

disgusting as always apple

AU Store prices
16GB $799AUD
32GB $899AUD
64GB $999AUD

canadians will pay GST & HST on top of that amount (13% in ontario, varies across states) so that brings it upto $733 anyway

[Falkor]

Originally Posted by Alchemist

The release date is October 14th also, not the 28th. Thankfully Australia is finally going to be in the first roll-out



Assuming they are talking about the same model, $649 in Canada

http://store.apple.com/ca/browse/hom.../family/iphone

Current exchange rate is 1AUD:1.00989CAD

disgusting as always apple

AU Store prices
16GB $799AUD
32GB $899AUD
64GB $999AUD

OMG SHIT IS MOR EXPENSIVE IN AUSTRALIA

WHODA THUNK IT!

Far out man, everything is always going to cost more for you. suck it up or move out of the country.

[Mr DOHC]

Originally Posted by MyDixiesNormous

While I'm not surprised I'm extremely disappointed. I may as well replace the cracked screen on my 3GS and replace the battery.

I'm sure ios5 will make my 3GS run even worse now.



fuck you apple

dont have a big teary over it. iphone 3, 3GS, 4, 4S, see a pattern? iP5 was only a pipe dream on this cycle.


Just get a cheap iPhone 4 when the price drops

[Winston Pang]

Originally Posted by Alchemist

The release date is October 14th also, not the 28th. Thankfully Australia is finally going to be in the first roll-out



Assuming they are talking about the same model, $649 in Canada

http://store.apple.com/ca/browse/hom.../family/iphone

Current exchange rate is 1AUD:1.00989CAD

disgusting as always apple

AU Store prices
16GB $799AUD
32GB $899AUD
64GB $999AUD

From what I know, the prices for apple products on the canada website does NOT include an additional sales tax of some sort, so you actually have to pay a bit more, which will potentially put it just close to your RRP listed there, so no need to feel jipped.

[Alchemist]

Not feeling jiped at all, I bought my 4 in Canada almost exactly one year ago and paid my HST etc, but it was still cheaper compared to the AU store. I feel more upset that there is basically no justification for this price level after such a stellar year for the AUD, all the phones get shipped from the same location (China) There shouldn't be such a disparity in price considering it used to be the cheapest place to buy apple products, reversing dollar should have kept it that way.

Correct Falkor, I am currently in NY and it is a good time to be ordering products online with free 2 day shipping