The iPhone 4S can now be pre-ordered via Best Buy stores, while the delivery can be expected to be made on October 14. Running on iOS 5 and embedded with a dual-core A5 chip, this smartphone will be sold in both white and black colors.
Best Buy is offering 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models of this Siri enhanced handset that aims to enthrall users with its ability to obey voice commands. Siri can comprehend the context of a user’s conversation, allowing it to set reminders, schedule meetings, make notes, search the web and more without waiting for overtly specific commands.
Another noteworthy feature that may get the approval of avid mobile photographers is its 8MP camera. It incorporates f/2.4 aperture and a hybrid IR filter to get quality images that can then be uploaded to the web. The device also brings in deeper integration of Twitter courtesy of the new software. Owing to the iOS platform update, users can easily send and receive texts and other content through iMessage, a new service to enhance sharing capabilities.
‘Entertainment mediaholics’ who own more than a one of the company’s offerings may find iCloud quite useful. This feature will facilitate Apple gadgets to avail of syncing of content across all devices in the cloud. Best Buy is vending it on behalf of Sprint, AT&T and Verizon Wireless.
The iPhone 4S 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models coming through Best Buy are priced at $199 (approx. Rs. 9,768), $299 (approx. Rs. 14,677) and $399 (approx. Rs. 19,585), respectively, with a new two year contract.
