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Apple to pay $53 million to settle warranty suit

Apple to pay $53 million to settle warranty suit

Apple has agreed to dip into petty cash to settle a class action law suit brought by owners of the Apple iPhone and Apple iPod touch who claimed that Apple failed to live up to the standards of its standard one year warranty; according to...

posted: 11 Apr 2013, 23:50

iOS 6 tethered jailbreak now works with iPhone 4 and 3GS

iOS 6 tethered jailbreak now works with iPhone 4 and 3GS

It has been less than 24 hours since Apple released the iOS 6 update for many of its existing devices – iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, and the new iPad, to name a few. However, that tiny amount of time was enough for those code-crunching experts...

posted: 20 Sep 2012, 03:47

RIP, iPhone 3GS, you redefined the meaning of superb software support

RIP, iPhone 3GS, you redefined the meaning of superb software support

With yesterday's announcement of the iPhone 5, it became known that the iPhone 3GS will no longer be sold. During the past year, it was offered at the lovely price of free on contract, which made it arguably the best...

posted: 13 Sep 2012, 08:10

iOS 6 update coming on September 19th

iOS 6 update coming on September 19th

The Apple iPhone 5 is coming with iOS 6 on board on September 21st, but existing devices won’t be left out and Apple is continuing a legacy of solid support for devices…

posted: 12 Sep 2012, 13:26

Here's how Apple announced the iPhone throughout the years

Here's how Apple announced the iPhone throughout the years

Believe it or not, more than five years ago, Steve Jobs went on stage to announce the first iPhone. It was a unique moment. Jobs spoke about three devices…

posted: 12 Sep 2012, 08:20

iPhone 3GS will get shared photo streams and VIP mail with iOS 6

iPhone 3GS will get shared photo streams and VIP mail with iOS 6

Now that iOS 6 beta 3 is out, those who have tried it on an iPhone 3GS report that a couple of features that were previously unavailable are now working. The features in question are the...

posted: 18 Jul 2012, 04:10

iPhone 3GS to get iOS 6, first-gen iPad might pass

iPhone 3GS to get iOS 6, first-gen iPad might pass

For those who own a first-gen iPad, the iOS 6 announcement might not be that exciting of an event, since the tablet might not get treated to an update. Links to a beta version of iOS 6 went live online just recently, and an iPad version...

posted: 11 Jun 2012, 02:01

Apple's iPhone 3GS to live its second life in emerging markets

Apple's iPhone 3GS to live its second life in emerging markets

Apple has a unique strategy in smartphones - with just one high-end model, it didn’t really have much to offer for customers looking for cheaper devices... until now…

posted: 21 May 2012, 09:29

Target's upcoming promo can get customers a free iPhone 4S by trading in a working iPhone 4

Target's upcoming promo can get customers a free iPhone 4S by trading in a working iPhone 4

Starting this Sunday, February 26th, the big box retailer is turning the on switch to its new limited-time offer with iPhone trade-ins. Specifically, customers can trade in their older iPhones...

posted: 24 Feb 2012, 14:21

Radio Shack offering discount on AT&T versions of the Apple iPhone starting Sunday

Radio Shack offering discount on AT&T versions of the Apple iPhone starting Sunday

If the Apple iPhone 4S or iPhone 4 appeals to you, starting Sunday Radio Shack is offering a discount on the AT&T branded models of the phone that take the price of the latest 16GB model down to $169.99...

posted: 10 Dec 2011, 15:14

The golden oldie iPhone 3GS given new life to the tune of 2 million made for Q4

The golden oldie iPhone 3GS given new life to the tune of 2 million made for Q4

What was left by Apple as its budget handset, the iPhone 3GS, has been buoyed by its contract price of free, and instead of going into the dustbin of history, 2 million units will be made for Q4...

posted: 09 Dec 2011, 04:20

The top selling smartphones in the U.S. during Q3 were the Apple iPhone 4 and the Apple iPhone 3GS

The top selling smartphones in the U.S. during Q3 were the Apple iPhone 4 and the Apple iPhone 3GS

Thanks to the deeply discounted pricing for the Apple iPhone 3GS, that model trailed only the Apple iPhone 4 as the two top selling smartphones in the U.S. during the third quarter...

posted: 14 Nov 2011, 11:50

Apple sends out its first OTA update for iOS 5.0.1-it's to fix the battery and more

Apple sends out its first OTA update for iOS 5.0.1-it's to fix the battery and more

Apple has sent out its first OTA update and it is to replace iOS 5 with 1OS 5.0.1; the new software not only improves battery life but improves voice recognition for Australian users, adds multitasking...

posted: 10 Nov 2011, 17:15

iOS developers port Siri onto the iPhone 3GS, post a video to prove it

iOS developers port Siri onto the iPhone 3GS, post a video to prove it

A team of iOS developers managed to port Siri onto the good old iPhone 3GS and posted a video online to show off their accomplishment. Perhaps the service does not necessarily need to be an iPhone 4S exclusive...

posted: 08 Nov 2011, 07:02

AT&T sees

AT&T sees "tremendous demand" for free Apple iPhone 3GS

AT&T CEO Ralph de la Vega says that AT&T has seen "tremendous demand" for the Apple iPhone 3GS, which is offered for free on the carrier with a signed two-year pact; the executive said on average, AT&T is signing on more new subscribers...

posted: 22 Oct 2011, 11:26

Best Buy slashes the prices on AT&T iPhone 3GS to zero today

Best Buy slashes the prices on AT&T iPhone 3GS to zero today

Best Buy is offering the AT&T iPhone 3GS for free with a new two-year contract agreement or an upgrade on Monday...

posted: 22 Aug 2011, 03:27

Target is expecting to reduce the price of its iPhone models starting tomorrow?

Target is expecting to reduce the price of its iPhone models starting tomorrow?

From what we’re told, the iPhone 3GS is going to be selling for $19.99, with the AT&T and Verizon 16GB iPhone 4 for $149.99. Meanwhile, the 32GB iPhone 4 model will be selling at $249.99 for Verizon’s model,...

posted: 30 Jul 2011, 13:29

Low cost, pre-paid Apple iPhone coming; could be the Apple iPhone 3GS

Low cost, pre-paid Apple iPhone coming; could be the Apple iPhone 3GS

Sources for BGR say that a pre-paid, low cost model of the Apple iPhone will indeed be launched this year; the price of the unit is expected to be no higher than $350 off contract and could be the iPhone 3GS which...

posted: 18 Jul 2011, 10:18

Analyst predicts that the iPhone 3GS will be priced at free when the next iPhone debuts

Analyst predicts that the iPhone 3GS will be priced at free when the next iPhone debuts

RBC Capital Markets General Manager Mike Abramsky predicts that Apple will finally be on the market with a free smartphone when the next version of the iPhone arrives. Specifically, he claims...

posted: 29 Jun 2011, 09:48

Samsung says Apple claims of design copying won't be

Samsung says Apple claims of design copying won't be "legally problematic"

The patent lawsuit battle rages on between Samsung and Apple with both sides asking for access to new and upcoming devices, but Samsung doesn't expect to have much trouble with their defense...

posted: 01 Jun 2011, 14:00

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