Apple unveiled a Modern iPhone Tuesday where the most significant changes — include new voice ascendence feature of speech — are all on the smartphone ’s at bottom . The iPhone 4S play up a press effect where Apple also declare release dates for iOS 5 and its iCloud on-line memory board and sync Robert William Service as well as a unexampled identity card plan app for Io devices .
Apple ’s up-to-the-minute phone keeps the same Retina display , glass on front and back , and stainless brand band establish in the iPhone 4 . However , inside the iPhone 4S , an A5 processor promise graphics performance up to seven times faster than the previous manikin . The iPhone 4S also features a new wireless system where the earpiece can switch between two antennas to convey and receive , which should entail well call quality and faster download pep pill . What ’s more , this iPhone works on both CDMA and GSM networks . Previously , Apple had to develop disjoined model of the iPhone for compatibility with those wireless standards . As a outcome , the iPhone will not only be usable through former partners AT&T and Verizon , but Sprint as well . And the iPhone 4S ’s camera boasts a figure of meaning improvements .
It ’s the iPhone 4S ’s voice - controlled features that should grab the headline , though . Based on the engineering Apple puzzle when it purchase mobile app maker Siri last year , the feature — also call Siri — can dribble out searches , perform commands , and bet up information all driven by the sound of your spokesperson . Siri can also speak , study messages and announcing notifications .
The iPhone 4S comes in 16 GB , 32 GB , and 64 GB model , price at $ 199 , $ 299 , and $ 399 with two - year contracts , severally . They ’ll go on sale October 14 in seven state , include the U.S. Pre - orders will be available on October 7 .
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Apple also offered more details on iCloud , the cloud - establish storage and synchronize service that will replace MobileMe . A newfangled app called Find My Friends joins the otheriCloud features Apple first uncover in June . find oneself My Friends help oneself you connect with supporter and family . discover My Friend use geolocation to help you locate your companion perennially , or throughout a fit length using Temporary Event .
Users can sign up for iCloud on October 12 . You ’ll get 5 GB of storage for free , with extra space usable for a annual fee . Current MobileMe endorser will be capable to remove their history to iCloud , though they can also elect to stay on MobileMe until June 30 , 2012 , when the service will be discontinued .
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October 12 is also the debut date for iOS 5 , the next version of Apple ’s mobile operating scheme . That ’s about the extent of the news Apple unveil about its iOS update on Tuesday ; the eternal rest of the introduction for the most part recap Io 5 features first announced in June .
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Apple ’s other iOS - related announcement on Tuesday involve Cards , a new addition to the App Store . The app lets you turn your photos into greeting cards that you’re able to send from your iOS gadget . You ’ll be able to print the identity card and have it mailed to anywhere in the public ; US addresses will cost $ 3 while external cards trade for $ 5 . That app also debuts on October 12 .
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While Apple ’s invitation to Tuesday ’s event highlighted the iPhone , the iPod lineup also underwent a low revamp . The iPod nano saw its price cut on both the 8 GB and 16 GB models . Its multitouch display also feature larger ikon to make it easier to navigate through the music histrion . The iPod touch now come in a white poser , and the price of the 8 GB skin senses fell $ 30 to $ 199 .
While many speculated that Tuesday would see the end of Apple ’s iPod classic and shuffle offerings , those remain available on Apple ’s online store .
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