Apple rumored to issue iOS 5.0.2 for battery woes, iOS 5.1 with Siri additions

A new rumor claims that Apple will soon issue an update for the iPhone and iPad in the form of iOS 5.0.2 to address battery life issues, while a more significant 5.1 update will expand Siri functionality on the iPhone 4S.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 97

Samsung obtains March 2012 hearing against Apple in Australian patent case

Samsung has successfully obtained a full hearing with an Australian court for its patent case against rival Apple's iPhone 4S, with the hearing scheduled to take place in March 2012.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 15

iPhone 4S to launch in India, world's No. 2 market

Apple continues its fastest iPhone rollout ever as the iPhone 4S is set to launch in India, the world's second largest mobile market, through two separate carriers by the end of November.

Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 30

Samsung won't try to block Apple's iPhone 4S in South Korea

Samsung has announced it will not seek an injunction in its own country of South Korea against Apple's newly released iPhone 4S.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 13

Briefly: Phil Schiller; iOS 5.0.1 contact bug; $99 iPhone 4S in Puerto Rico

Apple Senior Vice President Phil Schiller has received a slight shift in his title at the company, while iOS 5.0.1 appears to have introduced a bug that keeps an iPhone 4S from recognizing contacts. Finally, a wireless carrier in Puerto Rico is selling the iPhone 4S for the low price of $99.99 with a two-year contract.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 61

Apple looking into remaining battery life issues after iOS 5.0.1 update

Following this week's iOS 5.0.1 update for the iPhone, some users still continue to experience battery issues, and Apple has said it is investigating the matter.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 64

Hong Kong sees iPhone 4S frenzy even without Siri support for Chinese

The entire stock of iPhone 4S units sold out on launch day in Hong Kong in just under three hours, even though Apple's Siri voice recognition doesn't work with the Chinese language.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 30

Apple now taking orders for unlocked, contract-free iPhone 4S

U.S. customers who were holding out for an unlocked iPhone 4S can now order their handset contract-free from Apple's online store.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 59

Hong Kong iPhone 4S launch sells out after thousands line up

Apple's flagship retail store in Hong Kong reportedly sold out of iPhone 4S units by lunchtime after Friday's launch of the popular smartphone attracted a crowd of more than 3,000 people.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 28

Apple releases iOS 5.0.1 with fix for iPhone battery life bugs

Apple on Thursday issued iOS 5.0.1, an incremental update for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch that addresses a well-publicized bug that resulted in shorter battery life.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 127

Police break up iPhone 4S line outside Hong Kong Apple Store after altercation

Hundreds of people lined up for the release of the iPhone 4S in Hong Kong were reportedly dispersed by police Wednesday evening after customers got in an argument with professional queuers outside the Apple Store.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 36

Amazon buys voice recognition startup Yap to counter Apple's Siri

As competition between Amazon and Apple in the mobile devices market continues to grow, the online retailer has purchased a voice-to-text company called Yap.

Katie Marsal 14 years ago 23

Siri raise-to-speak feature uses modified iPhone 4S proximity sensor

One previously undiscovered change in the iPhone 4S versus the iPhone 4 is a new infrared proximity sensor that enables the raise-to-speak feature used by Siri voice recognition.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 36

Claims of weakening demand for Apple's iPhone 4S disputed

A Taiwanese newspaper made waves on Wednesday by claiming that Apple has reduced orders for the iPhone 4S, but a trio of separate reports specifically dispute the rumor.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 44

Apple confirms no current plans to bring Siri to older devices

Apple's engineering unit has reportedly confirmed that the company currently has "no plans" to support its Siri personal assistant feature on older devices, according to a person familiar with the matter.

AppleInsider Staff 14 years ago 57

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