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iPhone 3GS

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iPhone 3GS returns to life with South Korean carrier

In an unusual move, a South Korean company is planning to resell units of Apple's nine-year-old iPhone 3GS — new and unused in original packaging.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 30

Apple replacing European 5W USB iPhone power adapters that may overheat and pose safety risk

Apple has announced that it will replace potentially dangerous 5-watt European USB power adapters that were shipped with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S, as well as sold separately from October 2009 to September 2012.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 7

From first-gen iPhone to 5s, all eight models put to speed test

The evolution of Apple's iPhone — from the original model through the new 5s and 5c — was shown off recently in a new video that pits all eight released versions of the bestselling handset against each other in a test of speed.

Kevin Bostic 12 years ago 31
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We're giving away iPad minis: share our app for a chance to win

Our friends over at B&H Photo like our new iPhone app so much, they've offered to sponsor a contest that will give away iPad minis to two lucky participants who help spread the word about the app's release.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 13

AppleInsider's free iPhone app now available for download from the App Store

AppleInsider today is pleased to announce its first mobile application for Apple's iOS platform: the AppleInsider app for iPhone and iPod touch, available as a free download exclusively from the App Store.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 78

Premium iPhone share growing as consumers choose iPhone 5 over Apple's legacy models

More iPhone buyers this year are opting for Apple's latest model, the iPhone 5, than in previous years, suggesting more customers than ever are willing to pay for the best device available.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 58

Apple begins testing iOS 6.1 with new Map Kit framework for third-party apps

Apple on Thursday provided developers with a prerelease version of its forthcoming iOS 6.1 update, featuring improvements to its Maps application programming interface, and also issued a beta of Xcode 4.6.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 9

Apple releases iOS 6.0.1 to fix screen, camera flash and Exchange issues

Apple on Thursday issued iOS 6.0.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, a minor update that addresses a number of small bugs, including a screen glitch that would appear with the onscreen keyboard and an issue that would cause the camera flash to not go off.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 43

Apple's iPhone accounts for 77% of AT&T's 6.1M smartphone activations

AT&T announced on Wednesday that it activated 4.7 million iPhones in the third quarter of 2012, once again giving Apple the lion's share of smartphone activations on the carrier.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 24

Apple reportedly testing iOS 6.0.1 with keyboard, camera flash, Wi-Fi fixes

Apple is said to have provided its U.S. carrier partners with a pre-release build of iOS 6.0.1, an update for its mobile operating system that will reportedly address a graphical glitch with the virtual keyboard, as well as issues that would cause the camera's flash to not go off when expected.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 35

Apple seen as 'unlikely' to introduce new, inexpensive iPhone model

With the iPhone 3GS discontinued as of the launch of the iPhone 5, one market watcher believes Apple has signaled that it does not intend to introduce a new, lower-priced iPhone model in the near future.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 30

iOS 6 gives iPhone 3GS another year of life support

Apple is no longer selling its iPhone 3GS from 2009, but iOS 6 gives the device another year of usability, despite lacking support for some of the newest features.

Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 43

Motorola ad slams Apple's iOS 6 Maps as 'iLost'

Google-owned Motorola Mobility is attempting to capitalize on dissatisfaction with Apple's new iOS 6 Maps with an advertisement pushing the phrase "iLost" on Twitter.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 153

Apple confirms discontinuation of iPhone 3GS

The iPhone 3GS has officially been discontinued by Apple, the company confirmed on Thursday, and has been replaced by the iPhone 4 as its free on-contract handset.

Katie Marsal 13 years ago 47

Apple issues iOS 6 golden master to developers

The final build of iOS 6, and presumably the same version that will be publicly released next Wednesday, is now available to members of Apple's development community.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 11

'iPhone 5' launch will mark end of Apple's iPhone 3GS - rumor

The arrival of a new iPhone model will push existing models down to lower price points, while the iPhone 3GS will no longer be offered by Apple, according to a new report.

Slash Lane 13 years ago 46

New 'iPhone 5' shots show side-by-side comparison with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS

Pictures claiming to show Apple's next iPhone continue to surface ahead of an expected Sept. 12 announcement, with a new series of shots showing side-by-side comparisons with the iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 65

Apple predicted to offer $200 unsubsidized iPhone in 2013

Apple is predicted to drop the price of an existing iPhone to $200 unsubsidized in 2013, accelerating share gains for its smartphone platform in emerging markets.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 75
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