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New TV ad from Samsung makes fun of Apple devotees

Samsung's latest TV ad pokes fun at Apple devotees who line up outside the company's stores, some for days, whenever a new product is launched. It's the kind of ad that you just know will get a reaction - exactly what Samsung is hoping for.

Like it, love it, stamp it: Stamped social network and app makes recommendations a breeze

Have you gone to a restaurant based on some stranger’s online recommendation only to find that you hate everything they loved about it? The new social network and iPhone app, Stamped, is looking to change all that.

Apple takes control over iPhone porn domain names

Apple has become the proud owner of seven domain names that reference the iPhone and redirect visitors to porn sites.
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iPhone Lens Dial takes phone photography to the next level

New tool extends the iPhone 4 or 4S beyond the limits of its own optic.
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iPhone 4S zooms up Flickr camera-phone chart

Owners of the recently released iPhone 4S are evidently getting good use out of its camera, with the device zooming up the Flickr chart to become the second most popular smartphone among users uploading pictures to the photo sharing website. The iPhone 4 retains the top spot.

iPhone 3GS price goes up to 99 cents with new contract at AT&T

AT&T raises prices on the iPhone 3GS to 99 cents after the device was offered for free with contract during October as the iPhone 4S started arriving in stores.

Apple extends AppleCare+ purchase window until Dec 15 for new iPhone owners

Apple extends the deadline for AppleCare+ protection plan purchases until December 15 for iPhone 4S pre-orders and gives all customers a 30-day window after purchase to add AppleCare+ protection.
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Report finds iPhone 4S Internet use fastest on AT&T

A new report from Metrico Wireless finds not all carriers with the iPhone are equal: for heavy data, Verizon is the most reliable, Sprint has the best call quality, and AT&T is the fastest.

iPhone 4S: US carriers unable to keep up with demand

More than a month after its launch, demand for Apple's iPhone 4S shows no sign of abating, with US carriers unable to keep up with demand.
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Survey: Apple products top holiday wish lists

With the Black Friday kickoff of the holiday shopping season just a week away, consumers are hoping to see an electronic device created by Apple sitting under the tree this year.
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AT&T isn’t losing iPhone customers to Sprint or Verizon

AT&T says it is not losing iPhone customers due to Apple making the device available on both Sprint and Verizon. Even though AT&T seem to be unsatisfied they don't seem to want to jump ship.
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Unlocked iPhone 4S now on sale in US from Apple

Unlocked iPhone 4S handsets are now available in the US, just like they are in the rest of the world.
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Sprint to lock iPhone 4S SIM cards, starting today

Sprint will lock the SIM cards of all new iPhone 4S devices, which will shut off the true worldphone capabilities of the handset, starting today.
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Apple iOS 5.0.1 battery life fix is now available

Apple's promised iOS 5.0.1 update is now available to save iDevice users from their battery life drain woes.

Amazon gets Siri-ous about mobile, acquires voice technology application Yap

Amazon quietly bought Yap, a voice-to-text company that it could transition into big things for its tablet ecosystem.

Apple tests battery fix with select end users, solution coming soon

Apple has invited a number of end users to test out a pre-release version of iOS 5.0.1. Developers have been working to fix an iOS 5 issue that affects some Apple devices running the mobile operating system.

Does the new Apple Store App set the bar for mobile payments?

The newest version of the Apple Store App lets users snap a picture of a product with their iPhone, then walk out the door. Is this how easy mobile commerce has to be?
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Apple’s iPhone 4S lands Consumer Report blessing, still behind Android phones

Consumer Reports recommends the Apple iPhone 4S, an honor the iPhone 4 never received. But some Android handsets, including the Samsung Galaxy S II, score better.
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Apple iPhone takes 52% of third quarter industry profits

Apple commanded 52% of the smartphone market profits with the iPhone in 2011's third quarter.
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iPhone 4S top selling phone on America’s three largest carriers

The iPhone 4s is the best selling phone on Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon for the month of October even though it was released midway through the month. The aging iPhone 4 is also among the three top selling phones for each carrier.

Weekly Rewind: Apple responds to batterygate, take two for the Motorola Xoom, HTC Rezound hits Verizon

This week we saw two new tablets from Motorola, a new Verizon handset from HTC, and learned about battery-life issues with the new iPhone 4S.

Sporadic Siri outage leaves iPhone 4S users without their virtual assistants

Early adopters, beware: Siri is having its first breakdown as users nationwide are unable to access their favorite iOS app.

Apple seeds iOS 5.0.1 to developers, includes battery fix and more

Apple has released to developers a new beta version of its iOS with a fix for the battery problem currently plaguing some users of its mobile devices. The updated iOS will also deal with a number of other issues.
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Apple confirms bug in iOS 5 causing battery life issues

Apple confirms that there are errors in iOS 5 that are causing battery life problems in some iOS 5 devices. Apple believes it will be able to solve the problem in a few weeks with a software update.
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iPhone 4S landing in new international markets November 11

The iPhone 4S continues its international rollout November 11, going on sale in Hong Kong, South Korea, and 13 additional countries.
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Apple begins investigation into iPhone 4S battery life

While the massive popularity of the iPhone 4S has been a great success for Apple, a growing number of iPhone 4S owners are complaining about battery life issues with the new smartphone.
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Sprint’s iPhone 4S launch: ‘best ever day of sales’

Despite losses during the third quarter, Sprint says it gained a net total of 1.3 million subscribers ahead of the iPhone 4S launch, which the company calls the "best ever day of sales" in its history.
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Control Siri from 50 feet away with Iris 9000 for iPhone 4S

The Iris 9000 iPhone 4S accessory from ThinkGeek allows users to control the Siri voice recognition assistant from across the room.
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Sprint and Apple are having nationwide data speed problems

Sprint and Apple are facing slow data speed problems on the iPhone 4S. The speed issues are isolated to Sprint's version of the iPhone 4S and it does not seem to be effecting either AT&T or Verizon.
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Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus quits Apple, departure ‘amicable’: report

One of the three men responsible for the creation of the Siri voice recognition assistant in the iPhone 4S, Dag Kittlaus, has reportedly resigned from Apple.

iPhone 4S insurance: Plans compared

You've got your new iPhone 4S. The next step is deciding which plan is right for you to protect it and avoid a broken phone with a $649 replacement.
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Apple opens iPhone 4S preorders in 22 more countries

Apple is will be launching the iPhone 4S in 22 more countries by the end of the month - and pre-orders are now available.

Verizon sells 2 million iPhones, 1.4 million LTE phones in Q3

Verizon has revealed its financials for the third quarter of 2011. Android phones accounted for half of all sales, iPhone 4S sold 2 million, and LTE phones punched in 1.4 million.
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Poor lil’ fella: T-Mobile says it wants the iPhone 4S really bad

T-Mobile really wanted the iPhone 4S this year and it wants us all to know it. In a release today, the carrier formally complimented the device, almost admitting how tough life is without Apple's flagship phone.