Review: Apple iPhone 4S

2 Reviews:

Review by	CNet
Submitted on	2011-10-06 10:06:15
There's no question that the iPhone 4S offers several attractive new features. Granted, some gadget enthusiasts who've spent months watching the "iPhone 5" rumor mill spin out of control will be disappointed. And in a way, we sympathize. Indeed, the lack of highly anticipated features like 4G and a revamped design can be hard to swallow. But as long as the "antennagate" problems that we saw on the iPhone 4 don't return, we can live without a new design. A bigger display would be nice, but we don't see a real need for a thinner phone. Waiting for 4G is more troubling, but it fits Apple's pattern of staying behind bleeding-edge technology. Android fans may gloat, but Apple fans shouldn't be surprised. In the end, the decision to buy an iPhone 4S will depend on your current carrier contract. If you aren't eligible for an upgrade with a rebate, then we don't think the new features are worth paying full price. On the other hand, if you can upgrade or if you're a Sprint customer waiting to get your hands on the iPhone for the very first time, then you should consider it. Sure, there's the chance that a better "iPhone 5" will come next June, but that's a long time to wait. What's more, there's no guarantee that Apple will even stick to that schedule. So go ahead and take the chance because in the cell phone world, something better is always around the corner.

Review by	TechRadar
Submitted on	2011-10-06 10:05:27
All in all, the iPhone 4S lives up to its billing as the best ever iPhone, bringing it a clear step up from the iPhone 4. Many with that handset will question if the upgrades are worth it, and that's something that could impact on the iPhone 4S - especially if people feel that they should hang on for an iPhone 5 instead. It's important to remember that Apple enjoys a special relationship with consumers, attracting those who don't care a jot about smartphone specs but want to make sure they get something halfway decent. The trust in the brand is unerring for many. But imagine this was the update Samsung threw out for the Galaxy S3 - technology enthusiasts would be pointing and laughing at the Korean giant for such a minor set of of updates. Technically, the iPhone 4S manages to keep pace with the competition - and will likely find it will be quickly outdone in the coming months in spec terms. But Apple has a way of making the features that rivals implemented years ago seem shiny and new. Given that Cook's Clan managed to get people queuing down the street for a white variant of a nine month-old phone, we fully expect swathes of consumers to line the streets again for the iPhone 4S.