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- The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.
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CNET editors' review
Apple iPhone 4S - 16GB - black (Verizon Wireless) price range: $99.00 - $599.00
- Reviewed by: Kent German
- Reviewed on: 10/13/2011
- Released on: 10/14/2011
The good: Apple's iPhone 4S has a faster processor and an upgraded camera, all the benefits of iOS 5, and a useful and immensely fun voice assistant. Call quality on the Sprint model is admirable, and the data speeds, while certainly not 4G, get the job done.
The bad: It's about time we get a larger screen.
The bottom line: The iPhone 4S isn't the king of cell phones, but it's part of the royal family nonetheless. Even without 4G and a giant screen, this phone's smart(ass) voice assistant, Siri, the benefits of iOS 5, and its spectacular camera make it a top choice for anyone ready to upgrade.
User reviews
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Just Incredible !!
by TechTalkGuy on November 16, 2011
Pros: One device that replaces many others, an organized mini-computer
Cons: Absolutely nothing wrong with replacing half a dozen products with a single iPhone
Summary: For many years of my life, I have been using half a dozen products.
* Cell Phone
* GPS Navigation
* iPod Touch
* DVD Player
* Digital Camera
* Digital Camcorder
The iPhone 4S is ...Summary: For many years of my life, I have been using half a dozen products.
* Cell Phone
* GPS Navigation
* iPod Touch
* DVD Player
* Digital Camera
* Digital Camcorder
The iPhone 4S is all of those products (plus many more) all wrapped up into one, so let's dive right in, shall we?
1. Cell Phone -- The call quality is incredible. I'll never forget the first phone call I made (from my car) listening to the incredible sound clarity of the call.
Also, it has the new Bluetooth 4.0 technology and integrates with my vehicle Bluetooth perfectly. In fact, when I use the voice-activated "Siri Personal Assistant", I speak to my car (not the phone) and Siri understands me.
The included earphones includes the speaker, so you can use it hands-free while on the go.
2. GPS Navigation -- With an optional vehicle mount, this will function with the right (optional) application (app). Combined with Siri voice control, this device exceeds my expectations of what to expect from a GPS navigation system.
3. iPod Touch -- The iPhone does everything the iPod Touch can do many times better with a much faster A5 dual-core processor. From listening to your music, to photos, to videos, to web browsing and everything else, you really can carry less and have more.
4. DVD Player -- with the optional A/V adapter combined with an HDMI cable, this has replaced my BlueRay Player for full DVD functionality for a full 1080P HD experience.
Popcorn not included.
5. Digital Camera -- Oh sure, it does not have a mega-zoom lens, but it certainly has 8 megapixels, improved sensor for low-light photography, HDR photo technology and when combined with the (optional) Photo stream service with iCloud integration, all photos taken can instantly sync with all of your other Apple devices.
With this wireless integration, it also replaces memory cards and those dreadful adapters!
Did I mention that it includes two cameras?
6. Digital Camcorder -- Make no mistake about it, this camcorder can record a full 1080P HD video at 30 Frames-Per-Second.
With two cameras, there are more opportunities than ever!
Now you would think with all of those features, that would be the limit, but truth be told -- there are no limits to what you can do.
With the incredible App store, you can purchase additional apps. In fact, many fine apps are actually free of charge.
With the wonderful Siri personal assistant, just speak in natural language to do many tasks.
Need an alarm clock? Just ask, "Siri, wake me up at 5:30 AM tomorrow".
Need an oven timer? Just ask, "Siri, set the timer for 20 minutes".
The possibilities are endless with what you can do.
This product is just incredible and if you are shopping for someone, looking for a gift, if they already own one, there are dozens of fine accessories that would make affordable gifts, because most people will purchase this long before the holidays.
Recommended: Highly3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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iphone 4s is highly priced and filled with issues in it
by samboycott on January 20, 2012
Pros: It is a phone for fun and gaming
Cons: There are problem filled in it
Summary: iphone 4s is facing battery drainage problems, network breaks every time while traveling, the phone speaker are of very low quality, siri reboots the total device if assisted.
iphone 4s ...Summary: iphone 4s is facing battery drainage problems, network breaks every time while traveling, the phone speaker are of very low quality, siri reboots the total device if assisted.
iphone 4s is one of the worst mobile phones that are market smartly.
Th actual truth is iphone 4s is not a smartphone rather more for games and fun utility.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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No VoiceNavigation, Widgets, slow speeds, Tiny
by amneel on January 15, 2012
Pros: Old proven slow and steady technology, good for only facebook
Cons: Missing cutting edge large display, removable batteries, SD card, Free apps
Summary: It's so hard to navigate, I used to search and hold on 3yr old HTC incredible, Navigate to airport, and it took me back.. nothing like that. Your Siri ...
Summary: It's so hard to navigate, I used to search and hold on 3yr old HTC incredible, Navigate to airport, and it took me back.. nothing like that. Your Siri will show google map, but then you are on your own to take it to mapquest, and mapquest sucks too..
Miss widgets, Can't put my Pandora player on home screen or Photo slideshow, specially hate this icons that I have to arrange in grid
Patheticc speeds compared to my friends on their 4g devices, its like dial up compared to cable/DSL.
Tiny screen, seems like less than half the viewing page while reading web page or ebooks or watching Youtube.
I wish someone can buyback this and get back my HTC Incredible..2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great phone - minor complaints...
by girlscout68 on November 9, 2011
Pros: -Great speed, despite not having 4G
-Excellent camera
-Siri
-Responsive key-board
-Quality build, love the size!Cons: -Battery life could be "a little" better
-Screens are not very customizable
-No Flash playerSummary: Upgraded from Droid Incredible to the 4S. I am very happy with the phone so far. I love the size and build of the phone - sturdy feel and I ...
Summary: Upgraded from Droid Incredible to the 4S. I am very happy with the phone so far. I love the size and build of the phone - sturdy feel and I like that it fits easily into my pocket (unlike the newer Droids - those phones are getting way too big). The camera takes excellent pictures! Siri is a great feature - both entertaining & a helpful assistant. The keyboard is the best of all the virtual keyboards I've tried - I no longer miss having a physical keyboard. Browsing speed is fast enough for me. I haven't seen 4G in action, but I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. Many people are saying the battery life on the 4S is poor, but it beats the crap out of any battery in any of the Droids I've owned (I've had 3 different ones). I had to charge those phones at least twice per day. I charge this phone overnight and can "typically" (but not always) get through a day without charging. I would like to see a more consistent battery life, but I don't think it's awful. Lack of Flash Player is disappointing, but not a deal-breaker. I do miss the customizable screens on Droid phones - they had so many themes and widgets to choose from, whereas the iPhone doesn't offer these things. Overall though, I think this is a great phone. No phone is perfect, but this is as close to perfect vs. any other smartphone I've had.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Best overall Smart Phone on the Market!!
by www.nepaminers.com on November 3, 2011
Pros: - Very well built device!
- Only phone to feature Siri (no app compares!)
- Beautiful screen and sound quality!
- Camera and video are superb!
- IOS 5 is very user friendly
- Dual Core Processer
- Best Apps of any device
- Excellent for Email &Cons: - Battery life is suspect, waiting for software update (hopefully this week) to fix it.
- Not 4G but can wait on that as the browsing experience is still quick overall
- I would have liked a slightly larger screen but that is just being selective as theSummary: Quality(Apple) over quantity(Android). I switched from the Droid 2 which was a good device but after a year of use my Motorola power button was wearing out and ...
Summary: Quality(Apple) over quantity(Android). I switched from the Droid 2 which was a good device but after a year of use my Motorola power button was wearing out and the phone was outdated. I researched all the phones on the market including upcoming phones and the Iphone 4s made sense. I know the upcoming Android Nexus and Razr will have impressive specs but no device is built as well as the Iphone. It feels like a quality expensive phone in my hand and is built to last(bought an otterbox case to keep my phone safe). I surprisingly do not miss having a pull out QWERTY keyboard. I use Siri in moderation and enjoy it; a feature that is exclusive to the Iphone 4s(don't let anyone sell you on Android has Apps for that!)so even as technology advances rapidly the Iphone 4s will still have a feature that no other phone has. I find the IOS 5 operating system more user friendly and better for my business/email/social media needs than my old Android device. I have also owned a Blackberry in the past and I think there best days are behind them. ICloud, Itunes and many online sites make the Apple experience more enjoyable than Android devices as well. Bottom line is if you are looking for a quality phone build to last with a top notch camera and features that will remain current as technology advances, the Iphone 4s is for you! Best smart phone and at a better price than the top Android phones!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Saying goodbye to my Droid & hello to the iPhone 4S!
by ghdesign21 on October 15, 2011
Pros: - Smooth and simple UI.
- 8MP Camera, and the quality is outstanding!
- A much better notification system than what I had on my Droid. The ability to customize the order and add/remove items is so simple.
- Great Size. Compact. Fits in my pocket perfeCons: - I miss the ability to have a widget for adjusting brightness, airplane mode, wi-fi, bluetooth, etc. However, I have not encountered any issues with having to go into the settings to turn them on/off. Hopefully the next iOS update will include the abilit
Summary: It's a night and day difference going from a 1st gen Moto Droid (released Nov '09) to my first iPhone, the 4S. I've been waiting for this opportunity ...
Summary: It's a night and day difference going from a 1st gen Moto Droid (released Nov '09) to my first iPhone, the 4S. I've been waiting for this opportunity for almost 5 years (since the Jan 2007 announcement of the EDGE iPhone) and the day is finally here.
So far, I have had no issues with the network, making/receiving calls, downloading apps, etc. It really has been nothing but a pleasant experience since taking it out of the box. Set-up was a breeze - literally. Within 5 minutes of turning my iPhone 4S on, my service was automatically transferred from my Droid to my iPhone, and I didn't have to do a thing. As the late Steve Jobs would say, "It just works!" :) And it does!
After only a day of use, and I've been using it a lot, it's overall the best phone I've ever owned. Maybe not a "perfect" phone, but I don't believe in perfection.4 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Awesome phone!
by ksplan01794 on October 1, 2012
Pros: • user-friendly
• fast processor
• picture & video quality
• responsive touch screenCons: Haven't found any yet.
Summary: I went through 2 smartphones. Both of which were Droids. Now, after upgrading to this phone, I was more than pleased. Bottom line is, the iPhone 4S tops every smartphone ...
Summary: I went through 2 smartphones. Both of which were Droids. Now, after upgrading to this phone, I was more than pleased. Bottom line is, the iPhone 4S tops every smartphone out there.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Fantastic IT Site
by GeorgeHanson86 on September 20, 2012
Pros: Easy to understand, helpful, good community, many various information.
Cons: I don't see any cons for this site.
Summary: The website is filled with a lot of information regarding computers, communications and the latest in information technology. It offers free support for those who have problems ranging from desktop ...
Summary: The website is filled with a lot of information regarding computers, communications and the latest in information technology. It offers free support for those who have problems ranging from desktop computers to servers as the community is very much helpful to those who ask. It also has updated technology news and articles. This website is really the site to visit for anyone who needs help or to those who'd like to enrich their minds with more information on the latest advancements in information technology. I'd recommend this to everyone.
I first stumbled on Techyv.com when I was I was searching for a solution on how to get rid of a virus that had attacked my computer. They guided me in the removal of the virus and now my computer is virus-free. I'm so glad that I ound this great website.
Updated on Sep 21, 20121 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great IT solution
by adler667 on September 14, 2012
Pros: They have very professional and experienced IT expert and they always try to give 100% accurate answers.
Cons: Sometimes there are too many questions ,then it takes too much times to get the answers quickly.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Such an Excellent Website
by ranjitsingsardar on August 15, 2012
Pros: I find lots of pros in this website.
Cons: I didn't find cons.
Summary: Techyv is wonderful websites for all computer labtops, ipad, iphone, ipod users.When my computer had some technical problems i accidently visited this site and i found my solution.And ...
Summary: Techyv is wonderful websites for all computer labtops, ipad, iphone, ipod users.When my computer had some technical problems i accidently visited this site and i found my solution.And now it has become my all time solution websites.After spending some time on techtv.com i found one good things it that is laptops buying tips it was very informative.I always recommend my friends to find solutions, suggestions on it.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Apple
- Part number: iPhone 4S 16GB
- Description: iPhone 4S picks up where amazing left off. It's the fastest, most powerful iPhone ever. It features an 8-megapixel camera with all-new optics. It records stunning 1080p HD video. It comes with iOS 5 and iCloud. And it's the only phone with Siri - your intelligent assistant that helps you get things done, just by using your voice. Now you can use your voice to use your iPhone. Just talk to Siri as you would to a person: "Do I need an umbrella? " or "Any great burgers around here? " or "Where's the closest ATM? " Siri not only understands what you say, it knows what you mean. It figures out the right apps to use to find the right answer. Then, just like a personal assistant, it answers you. Siri makes phone calls, sends messages, schedules meetings, sets reminders, and more. How much more? Just ask, and Siri tells you that, too. Two cores in the A5 chip deliver up to two times more power and up to seven times faster graphics. And you'll feel the effects. Fast. iPhone 4S is quick and responsive, which makes all the difference when you're launching apps, browsing the web, gaming, and doing just about everything. And no matter what you're doing, you can keep on doing it. Because the A5 chip is so power-efficient, iPhone 4S has outstanding battery life. This just might be the best camera ever on a phone. And with all-new optics, it just might be the only camera you need. Because behind every shot, you've got 8-megapixel resolution and a custom lens with a larger f/2.4 aperture. Not to mention an improved backside illumination sensor, excellent auto white balance, advanced color accuracy, face detection, and reduced motion blur. It all means that no matter how many people, how much light, and how much action you capture, everything looks exactly as it should. And just wait until you see the photos. The iPhone 4S camera gives you 8 megapixels - that's 60 percent more pixels than the camera on iPhone 4. And they're engineered with a higher, full-well capacity to collect even more light. With more megapixels and more light, you'll see a dramatic difference in the resolution and details of your images. Shoot stunning 1080p HD video everywhere you go. With all-new optics, the light is always right, the color is always vivid, and everything will look even better than you remember. Video stabilization steadies shaky shots. And you can edit video right on iPhone and share your lush life as fast as you shoot. Record amazing 1080p HD video at 30 frames per second. The advanced backside illumination sensor and larger aperture let in even more light. Improved auto white balance makes color even more accurate. And temporal noise reduction helps you take great videos in low light. With every iOS advancement come even easier ways to do everything. That's what makes iOS years ahead of anything else. iOS 5 leaps even further ahead, bringing over 200 new features to iPhone 4S. iCloud is the easiest way to manage all your stuff, because it manages it all for you. iCloud stores your music, photos, apps, mail, contacts, calendars, documents, and more. And wirelessly pushes them to all your devices. It's automatic, effortless, and seamless. And it just works. With iCloud, the music you buy in iTunes appears automatically on all your devices. You can also download your past iTunes purchases. So your music collection goes where you go. The sharpest, most vibrant thing you'll see on iPhone 4S is everything. The Retina display is the highest-resolution phone screen ever. In fact, the pixel density is so high that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels. But without a doubt, you'll notice crisp text, sharp graphics, and stunning images. It's more remarkable than the printed page. And you'll be completely absorbed. FaceTime lets you hear a voice and see the face that goes with it - iPhone to iPhone, iPad 2, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi.5 So no matter where they are, no matter where you are, you'll always be there. Making a FaceTime call is just as easy as making a phone call. And it's even easier with Siri. Just tell Siri "FaceTime with Mom" and you show up, smile, and wave hello. You'll never miss a big event, an important meeting, or a good laugh. And who wouldn't be happy to see your face?
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Resistance Scratch resistant glass,
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating - Integrated Components Wi-Fi hotspot,
GLONASS receiver,
GPS receiver,
2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.3 in
- Depth 0.4 in
- Height 4.5 in
- Weight 4.9 oz
- Body Color Black
- Body Material Glass,
Stainless steel Cellular
- Technology CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Verizon Wireless
- Operating System iOS 5
- Application Software Twitter,
Game Center,
iTunes,
FaceTime,
Safari,
Photos,
Stocks,
Find My iPhone,
Adobe Acrobat Reader,
iCloud,
Siri,
Newsstand,
Weather,
CNN iReport,
Vimeo,
iMovie - Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Yes
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs Twitter,
Flickr,
Facebook - Messaging & Data Features Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support,
PDF support - Downloadable Content Audio files,
Video files,
Games,
iTunes music collection,
iBooks - Mobile Services App Store,
iTunes Store,
YouTube,
Video Call Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EV-DO,
EDGE,
HSUPA,
HSDPA - Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0,
IEEE 802.11b/g/n - Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Sensors Three-axis gyro sensor,
Digital compass,
Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor - Additional Features Multitasking,
Video editor,
Picture editor,
Adjustable volume limit,
FaceTime,
AirPrint wireless printing,
AirPlay wireless streaming Organizer
- Personal Information Management Alarm clock,
Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards Audible AAX,
Apple Lossless,
PCM,
AAC,
Audible AAX+,
WAV,
HE-AAC,
MP3,
AIFF,
Audible,
AAC-LC - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
AVI,
MOV,
M-JPEG,
M4V,
H.264 Processor
- Type Apple A5
Memory
- Bult-in Memory 16 GB
- User Memory 16 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 8 megapixels
- Lens Aperture F/2.4
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- White Balance Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
- Features Geo-tagging,
Face detection,
Landscape/portrait mode,
Video stabilizer,
Video recording Navigation System
- GPS Navigation A-GPS/GLONASS receiver
- Navigation Software & Services Maps+Compass,
VZ Navigator Display
- Type LCD display - Color
- Technology Retina Display
- Diagonal Size 3.5 in
- Display Resolution 960 x 640 pixels
- Multi-language Menu Yes
- Display Languages Slovak,
Thai,
Indonesian,
Hungarian,
Croatian,
German,
English,
Czech,
Catalan,
Romanian,
Brazilian Portuguese,
Turkish,
Arabic,
Hebrew,
Swedish,
Finnish,
Polish,
Portuguese,
Norwegian,
Italian,
French,
Dutch,
Spanish,
Russian,
Danish,
Chinese (traditional),
Chinese (simplified),
Malay,
Japanese,
Korean,
Greek,
Vietnamese,
Ukrainian - Features Scratch resistant glass,
Retina Display (326 ppi),
Backlit Connections
- Connector Type Dock connector - 30 pin dock connector,
Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Run Time Details Talk ( WCDMA ) - up to 480 min,
Talk ( GSM ) - up to 840 min,
Standby - up to 200 hour(s),
Continuous browsing ( WCDMA ) - up to 6 hour(s),
Continuous browsing ( Wi-Fi ) - up to 9 hour(s),
Playback ( Video ) - up to 10 hour(s),
Playback ( Audio ) - up to 40 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Power adapter,
USB cable,
Stereo headset with remote control Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 5 - 95% (non-condensing)
Product series
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Apple iPhone 4S - 16GB - black (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 4S - 16GB - white (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 4S - 32GB - black (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 4S - 32GB - white (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 4S - 64GB - black (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
Up to 840 min (2G),
Up to 480 min (3G),
With digital camera / digital player,
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in -
Apple iPhone 4S - 64GB - white (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Apple
Specs: Verizon Wireless,
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS),
4.9 oz,
8 megapixels,
3.5 in
Manufacturer info
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- Address:
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