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iPhone 3GS

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18.8M iPhone 3GS users expected to upgrade to Apple's iPhone 4S

A new analysis projects that 18.8 million iPhone 3GS users will upgrade to the iPhone 4S in the next year, accounting for 18 percent of Apple's sales.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 77

As iPhone 4S sets records, Apple's legacy models show strong sales too

With the soon-to-be-launched iPhone 4S gaining the most attention, Apple's previous-generation iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS handsets are quietly racking up big sales after recent price drops.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 80

iPhone 4 drops to $99 while Apple makes iPhone 3GS free with contract

As was rumored, Apple has opted to keep the iPhone 3GS alive as a free phone with a new service contract, while the 2010 iPhone 4 is now $99 with a carrier subsidy.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 42
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iPhone 4 remains top-selling US smartphone despite growing iPhone 5 hype

Even as rumors of Apple's fifth-generation iPhone persist ahead of an anticipated launch, sales of the iPhone 4, first released in 2010, reportedly continue to top the competition at both AT&T and Verizon.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 49

Apple's 2-year-old iPhone 3GS still America's No 2. smartphone

Apple isn't just holding onto the top spot among US smartphones with last year's iPhone 4. It's also occupying the second most popular slot with its budget priced iPhone 3GS, which is only available in the country on one carrier.

Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 52

Apple to build 26M fifth-gen iPhones in second half of 2011

Apple is reportedly prepared to build a massive 56 million iPhones in the second half of 2011, with more than half of those being the new fifth-generation model.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 12

Apple releases iOS 4.3.5 to address certificate violation issue

Apple on Monday released iOS 4.3.5 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, addressing a security vulnerability related to certificate violation.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 17

AT&T activated 1.3M more iPhones than rival Verizon in Q2 2011

Bolstered by remaining exclusivity with the $49 entry-level iPhone 3GS, AT&T activated 1.3 million more iPhones than Verizon in the second quarter of calendar 2011.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 33

Massive Android activations not viewed as concern for Apple

Though activations of new Android devices are now significantly outpacing iOS, it is viewed as representative of a larger trend of surging growth in the smartphone market, which will also benefit Apple.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 167

Apple will offer free iPhone 3GS with 2-year mobile contract - report

Apple is prepared to offer the iPhone 3GS, first released in 2009, as a free subsidized phone with a two-year service contract, according to a new report.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 115

Apple's iPhone ranks in middle of pack for radiation

As concerns grow over the potential negative health effects of cell phone radiation, Apple's iPhones have been noted as producing average amounts of radiation, while several Motorola handsets are rated as emitting the most.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 48

Rumor: iOS 5 won't run on Apple's iPhone 3GS

A new rumor claims that Apple's next-generation mobile operating system, iOS 5, won't run on the iPhone 3GS first released in 2009 and still sold as the entry-level iPhone.

Katie Marsal 15 years ago 70

Previous-gen Apple iPad, iPhone 3GS often outsell new Android devices

Older Apple iOS products sold at a discounted price, like the iPhone 3GS and first-generation iPad, are often more popular than newer devices running the Google Android operating system, a new report claims.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 155

AT&T increases early upgrade prices for Apple's iPhones by $50

For AT&T customers looking to upgrade or replace their iPhone before their two-year contract is up, the price of Apple's smartphone has increased by $50 for all models.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 19

Apple releases iOS 4.3 with faster JavaScript, support for AirPlay in apps

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 4.3 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, bringing new features like Personal Hotspot, AirPlay support for third-party apps, and JavaScript Web browsing speeds twice as fast.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 93

Apple follows AT&T, drops official US iPhone 3GS price to $49

Apple has quietly dropped the price of its entry-level 8GB iPhone 3GS to $49 with a new two-year contract with AT&T, matching the new low price that last week was offered exclusively by the carrier.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 20

AT&T announces it will sell Apple's iPhone 3GS at new $49 price

AT&T has revealed that starting Friday, Jan. 7, it will begin selling the iPhone 3GS at a new standard price of $49 with the usual two-year service contract.

AppleInsider Staff 15 years ago 53

Radio Shack renews $50 popular iPhone promotion through Friday [u]

After an initial sale resulted in iPhone sellouts at Radio Shack stores across the U.S., the retailer has brought back the sale for three days, offering $50 off the regular prices of iPhone models, with the iPhone 3GS starting at just $48.99 with contract.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 11
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