IPhone 4s

Apple Headquarters in Cupertino

IPhone 4S unboxing 17-10-11

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Apple A5 Chip

Apple iPhone 4s White 30-pin Dock

iPhone 4s is a smartphone that was designed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the fifth generation of the iPhone, succeeding the iPhone 4 and preceding the iPhone 5. Announced on October 4, 2011, at Apple's Cupertino campus, its highlights included a voice recognition system called Siri, a camera with 8 megapixels, and a cloud storage service named iCloud. Despite retaining the exterior design of its predecessor, the iPhone 4s introduced significant hardware upgrades and software enhancements.

Design[edit | edit source]

The design of the iPhone 4s closely mirrors that of the iPhone 4, featuring a glass front and back with a stainless steel frame that doubles as an antenna. It was available in two colors: black and white. The device measures 115.2 mm (4.5 in) in height, 58.6 mm (2.31 in) in width, and 9.3 mm (0.37 in) in thickness, and weighs 140 grams (4.9 oz).

Features[edit | edit source]

Siri[edit | edit source]

One of the most notable features of the iPhone 4s was Siri, a voice-activated assistant that allowed users to perform tasks such as sending messages, making calls, and setting reminders through voice commands.

Camera[edit | edit source]

The iPhone 4s was equipped with an 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video at 30 frames per second. It also featured a front-facing VGA camera for video calls.

Hardware[edit | edit source]

The device was powered by the Apple A5 chip, a dual-core processor that offered up to twice the power and up to seven times faster graphics than its predecessor. It also included 512 MB of RAM and was available with 16, 32, or 64 GB of internal storage.

Software[edit | edit source]

The iPhone 4s ran on iOS 5, which introduced over 200 new features, including Notification Center, iMessage, and Reminders. It was also the first iPhone to support iCloud, Apple's cloud storage and cloud computing service.

Reception[edit | edit source]

The iPhone 4s received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its improved camera, faster processing speeds, and the introduction of Siri. However, some criticized its battery life and the lack of significant design changes from the iPhone 4.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

The iPhone 4s remained popular even after the release of newer models, thanks in part to its support for iOS updates up to iOS 9, making it one of the longest-supported iPhones in terms of software updates. Its introduction of Siri marked a significant moment in the development of voice-activated personal assistants, which have since become a standard feature on smartphones.

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