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iPhone 4s loves the Nissan Leaf

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:49 PM PDT

iPhone 4s loves the Nissan Leaf


iPhone 4s loves the Nissan Leaf
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Videos Remember how Nissan was the first big car company to use Apple's iAds in iOS? Looks like the love goes both ways. In the brand new commercial/information video for the just-announced iPhone 4s, Apple shows off the all-electric Nissan Leaf oh-so-briefly. The car isn't doing anything in particular in the ad (except maybe providing an extra-quiet cabin to command Siri, Apple's new voice recognition assistant), but it's not...

Apple's iPhone 4S event video now online

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:49 PM PDT

Apple's iPhone 4S event video now online


Apple's iPhone 4S event video now online
Looks like we weren't the only ones shooting video at today's 'Let's Talk iPhone' event. Apparently Apple had some folks there with cameras as well. Cupertino has posted video of the event, so between that and our liveblog, you can relive the magic -- or disappointment -- again and again....

Siri: My “Humble” Female Personal Secretary

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:49 PM PDT

Siri: My "Humble" Female Personal Secretary


Siri: My "Humble" Female Personal Secretary
Today, Apple introduced us to the iPhone 4S. It's hard not to feel let down after the iPhone 5 rumor mill was spinning at full force just yesterday (courtesy of the craziest rumor yet), but a couple 4S features were enough to perk up my spirit. One feature in particular, Siri, pretty much blew my mind....

AppleCare+ debuts for $99, offers to cover accidental damage in addition to the...

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:09 PM PDT

AppleCare+ debuts for $99, offers to cover accidental damage in addition to the standard fare


AppleCare+ debuts for $99, offers to cover accidental damage in addition to the standard fare
Once upon a time, the AppleCare Protection Plan was a service provided by Cupertino to extend out the life of your iPhone warranty for an extra year and enable Apple reps to help with additional customer service concerns. It still offers all of that, but now a Plus has been added to the title....

Official iPhone micro-USB adapter quietly sneaks into UK Apple Store

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 02:09 PM PDT

Official iPhone micro-USB adapter quietly sneaks into UK Apple Store


Official iPhone micro-USB adapter quietly sneaks into UK Apple Store
It looks like Apple's making good on its promise to standardize its charger port for EU territories. Behind all the big hitters announced by Apple today, an official micro-USB adapter has shuffled into the UK's online store in a very typically English way. Sure, there have been third-party options for a while, but this one's the real deal and looks set to go on sale on October 14th, alongside the newly...

Tesla Motors stock boosted to "overweight" status by JPMorgan

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Tesla Motors stock boosted to "overweight" status by JPMorgan


Tesla Motors stock boosted to "overweight" status by JPMorgan
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, USA On the eve of the Tesla Model S ride out in sunny California, analysts at JPMorgan Chase upped Tesla's stock (NASDAQ ticker symbol: TSLA) rating from "equal weight" to "overweight," boosting the automaker's status above most competitors in the automotive industry. Tesla stock is around $23.99 - down considerably from its $29.36-per-share price set back in November of 2010....

Apple's 'Let's Talk iPhone' post-event live broadcast!

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Apple's 'Let's Talk iPhone' post-event live broadcast!


Apple's 'Let's Talk iPhone' post-event live broadcast!
Well, that was fun. If you wanted to read along with the liveblog, but couldn't hang with all of those words, or if you just need some help processing all of the Cupertino-based iPhone 4S-related excitement, stay-tuned. Tim Stevens, Darren Murph and a number of guest Fraggles (schedules pending) are live on the scene to help you wade through the deluge of news from today's Apple event.Continue reading Apple's 'Let's Talk...

iPhone 4S vs. the smartphone elite: Galaxy S II, Bionic and Titan

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:30 PM PDT

iPhone 4S vs. the smartphone elite: Galaxy S II, Bionic and Titan


iPhone 4S vs. the smartphone elite: Galaxy S II, Bionic and Titan
Now that we know how the iPhone 4S stack up against the iPhone 4, let's take a look at how Apple's latest smartphone compares to its mightiest competitors on the other major platforms -- Android and Windows Phone. In Google's camp we chose the superlative Samsung Galaxy S II models (focusing on the announced US variants) along with the Motorola Droid Bionic for its qHD and LTE chops....

Where Was Facebook At The Apple Event Today? Not There. Stay Tuned.

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Where Was Facebook At The Apple Event Today? Not There. Stay Tuned.


Where Was Facebook At The Apple Event Today? Not There. Stay Tuned.
One of the things noticeably absent from Apple's iPhone event today was Facebook. After all, other outlets were reporting that they would for sure be a part of the event. Late last week, we reported hearing that could be the case, but that the two sides were still talking and that Facebook had a back-up plan just in case Apple didn't give them the go ahead....

Apple Announces “Cheaper” iPhones: The Old Ones

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Apple Announces "Cheaper" iPhones: The Old Ones


Apple Announces "Cheaper" iPhones: The Old Ones
Despite predictions to the contrary, Apple did not announce a cheaper, mass market version of the iPhone today. Instead, it announced an upgraded iPhone 4 called the iPhone 4S. It's the same on the outside, but with all new insides. However, there are more affordable iPhones now on the market: the old ones....

Cuba Eases Ban on Car Sales

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 01:30 PM PDT

Cuba Eases Ban on Car Sales


Cuba Eases Ban on Car Sales
Cubans can now buy and sell cars made after the 1959 revolution.

iPhone 4S hands-on!

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:51 PM PDT

iPhone 4S hands-on!


iPhone 4S hands-on!
It's not an iPhone mini or anything, but it's the first iPhone with Siri. And that has to count for something, right? Right? While it's no iPhone 5 (not even close, really), the iPhone 4S is far from being "last year's iPhone," and the greatly enhanced camera, bolstered A5 dual-core processor and inbuilt voice command should provide plenty of reason for folks to upgrade if they're near the end of their...

Poop-powered Toto toilet tricycle to trek across Japan

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:12 PM PDT

Poop-powered Toto toilet tricycle to trek across Japan


Poop-powered Toto toilet tricycle to trek across Japan
Filed under: Etc., Japan Grab a newspaper and hold on to your butts! That's right, Japan's number one toilet maker, Toto, has created a tricycle that runs entirely on number two. In theory, as long as the driver, well, um, er, defecates now and again so the system can convert the waste to biogas, Toto's toilet trike could run forever....

iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4: the tale of the tape

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:12 PM PDT

iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4: the tale of the tape


iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4: the tale of the tape
It's finally happened, after all the wrangling, speculation and aluminum dummies, we now know the truth. Join us as we delve into the nitty gritty of how the newest addition(s) to the Apple clan match up against last year's model.Continue reading iPhone 4S vs. iPhone 4: the tale of the tapeiPhone 4S vs....

Meet the new iPhone 4S

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:12 PM PDT

Meet the new iPhone 4S


Meet the new iPhone 4S
You can finally lay all that speculation to rest because here it is! Apple's set its latest iPhone family member free, and out into the wireless wild for your future consumption. Pictured above is the new dual-core A5 processor-equipped, dual CDMA / GSM iPhone 4S -- awash in Siri-enabled voice control....

The iPhone 4S—It’s What’s On The Inside That Counts

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:12 PM PDT

The iPhone 4S—It's What's On The Inside That Counts


The iPhone 4S—It's What's On The Inside That Counts
If you were hoping for a brand new iPhone 5 today, you might be a little disappointed. Instead, Apple announced the iPhone 4S, which looks exactly like the iPhone 4—on the outside. On the inside, it's a whole different story, and that the message Apple tried to get across during its presentation today....

Apple drops iPhone prices: 8GB 3GS free, iPhone 4 now $99

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:11 PM PDT

Apple drops iPhone prices: 8GB 3GS free, iPhone 4 now $99


Apple drops iPhone prices: 8GB 3GS free, iPhone 4 now $99
No big surprises here, but the iPhone 4S' older siblings are getting drastic price reductions. An 8GB 3GS is now free on contract, while the iPhone 4 is now only $99 with a carrier agreement -- that one bill gets you an 8GB iPhone 4. We've received no indication of cuts for other flavors of the old guard, but we suppose congratulations are in order for bargain hunters with limited iTunes...

Sprint iPhone officially announced: available October 14, pre-orders start Octob...

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 12:11 PM PDT

Sprint iPhone officially announced: available October 14, pre-orders start October 7


Sprint iPhone officially announced: available October 14, pre-orders start October 7
Regardless of whether Sprint dropped $20 billion, or just the right combination of phrases to the right combination of people, Dan Hesse finally (finally!) has an iPhone to call his own. Despite The Now Network's stellar lineup of Android devices (and that increasingly valuable Everything plan), Sprint's been struggling to gain postpaid subscribers for as long as most can remember....

AltCar 2011: Electric Mobile Cars is all crunked up with three fleet models

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

AltCar 2011: Electric Mobile Cars is all crunked up with three fleet models


AltCar 2011: Electric Mobile Cars is all crunked up with three fleet models
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Santa Monica Alt Car Expo, ZENN It's been a while since an all-electric truck has been for sale in the U.S. (RIP, Ford Ranger EV), so perhaps a zero-emission crunk is just what the market is waiting for. Electric Mobile Cars will soon find out, now that it is taking orders (fleets only) for its converted E36T (pictured). EMC will sell three all-electric models, all with similar names:...

Apple Reveals Siri Voice Interface: The “Intelligent Assistant” Only For iPhone 4S

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

Apple Reveals Siri Voice Interface: The "Intelligent Assistant" Only For iPhone 4S


Apple Reveals Siri Voice Interface: The "Intelligent Assistant" Only For iPhone 4S
All those rumors of deep voice integration in iOS 5 have just been confirmed. Scott Forstall is back onstage demoing the new "intelligent assistant" service, which surprisingly retains its original name: Siri. Activating Siri requires a quick hold of the home button, and then Siri is ready to listen. So far, Forstall's demos seem to confirm what we've already heard: it's surprisingly robust, and is a champion when it comes to interpreting...

AirPlay Mirroring coming to iPhone 4S, not just for iPads

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

AirPlay Mirroring coming to iPhone 4S, not just for iPads


AirPlay Mirroring coming to iPhone 4S, not just for iPads
That snazzy AirPlay Mirroring feature Apple showed off at WWDC earlier this year is back for an encore, and now it's strutting its stuff on the iPhone 4S. Developing... Follow along in our ongoing liveblog right here!AirPlay Mirroring coming to iPhone 4S, not just for iPads originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:22:00 EDT....

Apple brings Siri voice control to the iPhone

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

Apple brings Siri voice control to the iPhone


Apple brings Siri voice control to the iPhone
You've heard the rumors, and Apple has now confirmed that it will be bringing Siri voice control to the iPhone -- and, yes, it will still be called Siri. That will let you use natural language to ask for a weather forecast or get directions, set an alarm, make a calendar appointment, and read and reply to messages. Developing...Apple brings Siri voice control to the iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue,...

iPhone 4S officially announced with A5 CPU

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

iPhone 4S officially announced with A5 CPU


iPhone 4S officially announced with A5 CPU
What's this? The second coming of the iPhone 4? Sure enough, Tim Cook just pulled the covers off of the hotly-anticipated iPhone 4S here in Cupertino. On the outside the 4S looks exactly like its predecessor, but on the inside it's "all new." Apple has jammed a dual-core A5 CPU inside alongside a new dual-core GPU that supposedly boosts graphics performance by up to 7x....

iPod touch still maxes out at 64GB / $399, available in white October 12th

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

iPod touch still maxes out at 64GB / $399, available in white October 12th


iPod touch still maxes out at 64GB / $399, available in white October 12th
While the iPhone 4S takes the headlines with its dual antennas and upgraded processor, we also have a new white iPod touch joining the family. Pricing for the "#1 portable gaming machine" (Apple's words, with some numbers to back them up) still starts at $199 for the 8GB version, going up $399 for a 64GB....

Apple's iPod nano now $149 for 16GB and $129 for 8GB

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

Apple's iPod nano now $149 for 16GB and $129 for 8GB


Apple's iPod nano now $149 for 16GB and $129 for 8GB
Apple keeps coming with the news from its "Let's talk iPhone" event, and the latest is a price drop for its diminutive PMP, the nano. From now on, you'll be forking over $129 for an 8GB version and $149 for twice the tunage space. Additionally, Cupertino's tossing in big icons -- as opposed to the grid of 4 that was the only option previously -- 16 new clocks (Mickey Mouse included!)...

iTunes Match hits US 'end of October' for $24.99

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

iTunes Match hits US 'end of October' for $24.99


iTunes Match hits US 'end of October' for $24.99
We already had the details on iTunes Match, but now we've got a ballpark release date. According to Apple, the iTunes service will make its debut by the end of the month in the great U S of A, and it can be yours for $24.99 a year. Here's hoping Apple's got a nice, clean (DRM-free 256kbps AAC file) version of Monster Mash floating in the cloud for your Halloween listening...

Apple announces Find My Friends feature for iOS 5

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:31 AM PDT

Apple announces Find My Friends feature for iOS 5


Apple announces Find My Friends feature for iOS 5
Apple spent a fair bit of time recapping some already announced iOS 5 features during its keynote today, but it also got around to announcing a new one: Find My Friends. That will let you easily find friends in the real world who have opted to share their location with you, and you'll also be able to invite friends to share their location for a limited time -- when they're driving...

iOS 5 will be available October 12, iCloud launching the same day

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:30 AM PDT

iOS 5 will be available October 12, iCloud launching the same day


iOS 5 will be available October 12, iCloud launching the same day
Mark your calendars, kids. Scott Forstall's on stage here at "Let's Talk iPhone" and just gave a hard date for iOS 5's arrival: expect it to hit next week, on October 12th, with Apple's iCloud service launching that same day. Though developers have been playing with it for four months now, this will be the first time the general, non-tinkering public gets to taste its 200-plus new features -- a list...

Cards app for iPhone sends snail mail best wishes, for a price

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:30 AM PDT

Cards app for iPhone sends snail mail best wishes, for a price


Cards app for iPhone sends snail mail best wishes, for a price
We've got at least one completely unexpected announcement from Apple's Let's Talk iPhone Event: a new app that sends out greeting cards. For $2.99 within the US and $4.99 internationally, sending a greeting card the old fashioned way is just one click away on your mobile, complete with notifications when your card is mailed....

Apple: 250 million iOS devices sold, 18 billion apps downloaded

Posted: 04 Oct 2011 11:30 AM PDT

Apple: 250 million iOS devices sold, 18 billion apps downloaded


Apple: 250 million iOS devices sold, 18 billion apps downloaded
Among the glut of numbers coming out of the Apple keynote today, delaying the reveal of your next iPhone, was a particularly impressive one: 250 million. That's the number of iOS devices sold. That's 250 million iPhones and iPads in the wild worldwide, running a grand total of 18 billion apps between them, which have netted developers a whopping $3 billion....