Category: Mobile Phone Reviews

Mobile Phones, Smart Phones, Cell Phones and anything like them review and comparisons.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus Review
Welcome to the 2013 Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus mobile phone review. The Galaxy Ace Plus is priced under $200 at most retail shops and an upgrade to the original Ace. This Ace Plus version is equipped with a faster but older 1Ghz processor and some other enhancements. However in comparison to the equally priced Nokia Lumia 520 the Ace Plus isn't quite as good... In terms of construction the Ace Plus is just like the original although it takes a side by side look to tell the difference which revels a larger screen and size. It is well made in an industry standard way for this price range. In terms of specifications the low resolution screen is a turn off because its low resolution and hence washed out. It as an older 1Ghz CPU which works OK. Apart from that there's is nothing really standout which is barely acceptable. There are better specified mobiles or even less that work better... In terms of use the Galaxy Ace Plus still uses the old Android 2.3 OS which means not all the latest Apps will work but the majority o f the popular ones for social networks will. The smoothness of the interface is not up to the latest versions which shows how far Android has come in the space of a few years. Most of the features but a few key features like hotpots appeared to be missing. Overall and in isolation the Ace Plus is an Ok sort of phone but when compared to others in the price range in particular the Microsoft OS based Lumia 520 it shows its age. The Ace Plus needs the latest OS and a better screen for it to be any good and even then the 520 (as an example) is still better except for the number of 3rd party apps available for it. Specifications
- Samsung Galaxy Ace
- Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Dual-band 3G 900/2100 or 850/1990 HSDPA 7.2 Mbits data speed (download) 384kpbs data speed (upload)
- Design Touch screen
- L114.7 x W62.5 x D12.2 mm Weight 115 grams
- Display/s External 3.65 Inch TFT 320 x 480
- Camera 5MP LED Flash
- Video Camera 800 x 480 video camera 24FPS
- Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V3
- CPU 1000Mhz
- Memory Up to 2.7MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
- Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
- Features A-GPS Proximity Compass Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Light Sensor FM Radio with RDS Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email FM radio Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1300mAh battery Up to 500 Mins Standby Up to 600 minutes Talk Time
- Price history Under $199 AUD June 2013 (Pre-paid)
June 27, 2013
Nokia Lumia 520 Review
Welcome to the 2013 Nokia Lumia 520 review. The 520 is the latest Windows OS based phones designed to complete with the low end of the mobile phone market. The Recommend retail price of the Lumia 520 is $229 but you can easily find it priced under $200 and as low as $169 as part of a pre-paid package. At this of price in 2013 there are no other phones that approach it in terms of functionality and options - read on for the reasons why! In terms of construction the 520 is very well made despite being made of plastic. I think its the matt and soft touch surface that lifts the quality feel of the phone. You can also change the color of the entire rear panel! The 520 feel better in the hand than any other phone in this price range - easily. In terms of hardware specifications the main thing missing from the Lumia 520 is a camera flash but it does come with a specific camera button on the side. The screen size and quality is excellent for a phone in this price range. The CPU is a dual core 1 Ghz but since Windows doesn't use much power AKA like the iPhone it is more than adequate. All the usual senors are present along with a slot for microSD card and standard battery life. In terms of use the Windows interface can be described as boring but it is very smooth, responsive and does everything you could reasonably want. It is certainly as good as Android phones and more responsive than even the iphone. All the functions are easy to find and quick to access including one of the best GPS navigation software on any platform, Xbox, Music subscription services and MS Office - Word, Excel and Powerpoint editing capability. The Web browser is also one of the quickest on a phone. However as with all Windows phones at the moment there are a relatively small number of 3rd party Apps to choose from. If you don't mind using Windows 8 for mobile phones you'll be very happy with the Lumia 520. There's nothing else like with the same functionality for the under $200 price, which can only drop. Only the characteristics of Windows 8 for phones will annoy but we're sure Microsoft will fix them over time. In the end we highly recommend the Lumia 520 it is a very good phone on a budget. Specifications
- Nokia Lumina 520
- Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Dependent on network) Penta or Tri-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 (Dependent on network) HSDPA 7.2 Mbps data speed (download) HSUPA 5.7 Mbps (upload)
- Design Touch screen
- L119.9 x W64 x D9.9 mm
- Weight 124 grams
- Display/s 4 inch External 480 x 800
- Camera 5MP
- Video Camera 720 HD pixel main video camera
- Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1
- CPU 1.4 Ghz
- Memory Up to 8 Gig on board Up to 32GB MicroSD
- Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
- Features Micro-SIM MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint A-GPS Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Windows Mobile Store for Apps Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 13000mAh battery Up to 360 hours Standby Up to 14.8 hours Talk Time
- Price history Approx $200 AUS 2013 (Outright)
June 16, 2013
Telstra Tough 3 Review
Welcome to the 2013 Telstra Tough 3 (T55) mobile phone review. The Telstra Tough 3 was released in May 2013 is a replacement for the Tough 2. The Tough 2 was an Ok 'tough' phone that was toy like up close. The latest Tough 3 addresses some of the prior versions issues since it is less toy like than the prior 2 and has a few other surprises. The Tough 3 is only available from Telstra on a plan which is a pity - Why? read on... Update: June 2014 - You can now purchase the Tough 3 outright for around $195 without a contract. The Telstra Tough 3 is a ruggerised phone build for the careless and those who don't need a 'smartphone'. The Tough 3 is one the the very few that is an old style keypad phone in 2013 so technically its one of the best you can buy! We beleieve that only Casio still makes these types of phones but only available in the US. In terms of construction it uses better designed materials feeling more solid and looking more serious. If you've ever seen a Cygnett iPad 'tough' cover version it has a similar color but not quite as tactile in feel. The screen quality is also very good! Of note is a A-GPS and a dedicated camera button and volume buttons down the side though the resulting picture quality isn't class leading. In terms of use the Tough 3 is very good. It is fast and responsive menus as well as activating the various other apps or functions. We have on complaints at all. Sure the menu system is the same grid style as use by Nokia and others over the last 10 years but its by far the quickest we've ever used. The only problem with the Tough3 is the data speed. For a new model it does not have the fastest connection relying on a 3.6 mbps maximum download so it takes awhile for things to happen (relatively). All the regular communications are there, email, txt, video calls and MMS so you are only missing the social network ones which you'll have to rely on the built in browser to get access to. All up the Telstra Tough 3 is one of the best ruggerised keypad based phones you can buy, but virtue of being one of the very few! Even that aside its a step up from the prior version due to its updated design and excellent operating speed. The Tough 3 is also 'regular' sized so using it is convenient and there is not need for an additional protective case. Even you decided to purchase the Tough 3 as a main phone there is not much to complain about since its limitations are clear and its selling point - being ruggerized is obvious. This one is for calls and text and message notifications regardless of weather conditions. Specifications
- Telstra Tough 3 (T55)
- Network Quad-band 850/900/1800 /1900 MHz Tri-band UMTS 3G 850/1900/2100 MHz 3G HSDPA 3.6
- Design Ruggerised candy bar IP67 119mm x 56mm x 17mm Weight 125 grams
- Display/s 2.4inch 240 x 320 pixel TFT
- Camera 3MP main camera 2nd video call camera
- Connectivity USB Bluetooth V2
- CPU
- Memory 130MB available to user Up to 16Gig MicroSD or Trans Flash cards
- Ring tones MP3, MMF, MIDI, Vibration
- Features External antenna plug SMS, MMS, WAP, EMAIL JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free Customizable backgrounds Picture Viewer Voice memos Calender and organizer 300Hrs Standby 240Mins Talk Time 1900mAh Li-ion battery
- Package contents XP/Vista Compatible PC suite Mac OSX Compatible software Personal hands free kit Travel charger USB cable
- Price history Available on a monthly plan only. Less than $Free AUS 2013 (Plan only) Less than $195 AUS 2014 (Outright)
May 19, 2013
Nokia Asha 311 Review
Welcome to the 2013 Nokia Asha 311 mobile phone review. The Nokia Asha 311 was released in 2012 and comes with the latest version of S40 Nokia OS. It's one of the most fully featured regular mobile phone you can buy at the moment. It's not a 'smart phone' but something that sits in-between the basic ones with a regular keypad. The 311 is one of the cheapest touch screen mobile phones priced around $129 at the time this was posted. The build quality of the Asha 311 is is good but its not exactly premium with a shiny plastic rear panel. The screen is quite responsive and looks pretty good for the price and no complaints. The bonus of having Wi-Fi makes life a little cheaper too assuming you wouldn't be getting a decent data plan at this price point. In terms of use and compared with the cheapest Android phones for the same price the Asha 311 is our choice. It's fast by comparison and does virtually everything you need. Mind you it is better at notifications for all your social networks like Facebook and Twitter rather than inputting which really requires a bigger screen to be faster. However for talk and text it works perfectly and reliability without any lags. The free 40 EA games are a nice bonus too. In the end the Asha 311 is a good cheap mobile phone. It is better than the 308 version without the dual SIM functionality. The 311 is also better than the cheapest Android phones at this price point as we have yet to find one comparably priced that works without significant lags. It may not have GPS or a proper web browser but the basics are full covered and if that is all you need than its a great little phone. Specifications
- Nokia Asha 301
- Network Quad-band GSM 900/1900 and 850/1800 Penta-band 3G 850/900/1700/1900/2100 Mini-SIM
- Design Touch screen
- L106 x W52 x D13 mm Weight 95 grams
- Display/s 3 inch TFT 240 x 320
- Camera 3.2MP
- Video Camera 640 x 480 pixel video camera 25FPS
- Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V2.1 Micro-USB
- CPU 1Ghz
- Memory Up to 100MB available to user MicroSD up to 32Gig
- Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
- Features Accelerometer/Pr0ximeter/Ambient Light senors JAVA Apps Inc. Angry Birds Music and Media player Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email JAVA MIDP 2.0 FM radio with RDS Speaker Phone/Hands free 3.5mm AV/headset BL-4U 3.7V 1110mAh Up to 32 days Standby Up to 14 hours Talk Time
- Price history Under $129 AUS early-2013 (Outright)
March 18, 2013
Telstra T96 Review
Welcome to the 2013 Telstra/ZTE T96 mobile phone review. In the basement end of the mobile market there are some great bargains! Less than 10 years ago phones like the T96 cost over $500 and quite desirable by everyone! However in 2013 only certain less developed markets and niche users are these types of phone in high demand. As a pre-paid phone the T96 is priced at $49 which is quite reasonable. In terms of construction the T96 is quite good. There are no uneven gaps in the case or keypad and the button feel good to press although a little limited in keypad travel. They have used matt colored panels which are not slippery to touch which does give it a more expensive feel than a sub-$50 phone usually has - based on past models like the T95. The keypad isn't the best for those still with the old txting skills but it not too bad either. It comes in a variety of colors too which is a in change, The screen resolution and size is finally the industry standard or several years ago prior to the original iPhone. The screen and image quality is also very good for a cheap mobile phone. In terms of use the T96 works great. It responds to keypress will minimal delay for any of the various functions and it does seem smoother than prior models. Mind you the internet download speeds despite 3G capabilities is still not as fast as it should be. The screen graphics rate a mention as being very classy despite the multi-colour number display. I think they've been looking at Sony-Ericssons of late for inspiration. In fact it probably presents better than the latest Nokia Asha series thanks to better graphics - easily. However the comparable Nokia Asha 300 for example has much more munctionality. Apart from the graphics there is nothing else worth pointing out. In the end the T96 is a basic phone but at least it doesn't look like one which is strangely the selling point. All we need now is the ability to use one as a wireless modem for our tablets and we can dump our 'smart phones'. The T96 is now one of the better cheap mobile phone you can buy. So if all you need is text and talking with email notifications then the T96 is good value. Specifications
- Telstra T96
- Network Single-band UMTS 850, 2100 Mhz Quad-band GSM 850 / 900/1800 /1900 MHz
- Design Standard L116 x W50 x D12.4 mm Weight 84 grams
- Display/s External 2.4 inch TFT 240 x 320
- Camera Dual cameras 2MP main camera
- Connectivity USB Bluetooth V2.1
- Memory 64MB internal memory 30MB available to user Up to 32Gb microSD
- Ring tones MP3, MMF, MIDI, Vibration
- Features SMS, MMS, WAP, EMAIL MyWords predictive text JAVA MIDP 2.0 Speaker Phone/Hands free Customizable backgrounds Picture Viewer Video calling Voice memos Calender and organizer 300 Hrs Standby, 240 Minutes Talk Time 1000 mAh Li-Po
- Package contents XP/Vista Compatible PC suite Mac OSX Compatible software Personal hands free kit Travel charger USB cable User manual
- Price history Approx $49 (Feb 2013 Pre-Paid)
February 24, 2013
Apple iPhone 5 Review
Welcome to the Apple iPhone 5 review. We love the iPhone and loathe it at the same time. Since everyone only points out the positives for the iPhone we decided to point out the negatives to add some balance to the world. Each new iPhone usually adds a feature or two which has been on other phones but Apple applies it's own user interface magic and hardware 'innovations' to make the phone work better. Eg. SIRI for example was not developed by Apple but purchased the company that was going to release it! (Apple PR and the mass media and certain other website then rewrite history claiming it's an Apple original which is a bit sad.) Unfortunately the iPhone 5 does none of that for the owner, in fact they have made it worse - which is a pity. However in terms of hardware they have made significant technological improvements like the updated screen and even lighter weight body. The new screen technology while boasting superior images thinner and lighter construction doesn't really set its self apart of the older screen and we couldn't tell the difference. The larger screen is welcome but if the text is still the same size you still can't read the text combined with the awkward screen size... The iPhone 5's multiple microphones supposedly make call quality better but is a complete fail. The call quality and volume still cannot beat your basic Nokia and Motorola phones have been enjoying for years. The latest iPhone now looks awkward rather than stylish and proportionate. The old iPhones 1 to 4S looked great but the 5 is not right... The light weight is handy thanks to even more need for a protective case. However we think they have made it too light - lightness usually equals cheapness and it does feel cheap. It may be metal but it looks and feels like plastic and scratches like plastic too - so what's the point? The user interface shows its age although retains its remarkable ease of use. We are also getting tired of reading the repetitive propaganda about the decision to make the iPhone look awkward - so that you can type one handed - what a joke. In the real world you cannot type one handed (we just tried again its too difficult even more so if you're a lady who has nails) on the iPhone properly without looking at the keypad or two hands because it is way too small and 99% use both hands and the auto-correct is still flawed. The changing of the connector is also a bit of a pain, simply so the company can get a few more dollars. A lot of people will be unnecessarily wasting money and creating more waste to pollute the planet. Let's not forget the very poor Apple Maps application. Amongst other issues Maps is plainly incorrect, locations and images etc.. We also think Subway pays them because we see a lot of Subways that don't or have never existed... Despite the iPhone 5's significant flaws (it is the worse iPhone to date) it is still one of the best smart phones you can buy! It will do everything you want and more, purely due to the Apps and content store so if you afford it go for it but check out these others first - in particular Windows 8 phones. Specifications
- Apple iPhone 5
- Network Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Tri-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100 4G LTE 850/2100/1700/1800/1900/2100
- Design Touch screen
- L123.8 x W58.6 x D7.6mm Weight 112 grams
- Display/s External TFT 640 x 1136
- Camera 8MP LED Flash
- Video Camera HD 1080p 30 fps
- Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V4
- CPU A6 1.2 Ghz Graphics: PowerVR 543
- Memory From 8-64ig
- Ring tones Purchase or iStudio only and vibration
- Features A-GPS Accelerometer Gyrometer Compass Proximity sensor Multi-touch screen Music and Media player Remote security Contacts/Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Battery 1420 mAh Up to 225 hours Standby Up to 8 hours Talk Time
- Price history From $879 AUS 2012 (Outright)
January 1, 2013
Telstra Frontier Review
Welcome to the 2012 Telstra Frontier ( T81) mobile phone review. For Christmas 2012 Telstra and ZTE have released yet another 'bargain' priced reasonably high specified Android smartphone. The new Frontier T81 release took us by surprise, likewise the equally new EasyTouch 4G model. The Frontier model is a pre-paid phone package priced at $299. The Frontier and the EasyTouch 4G are both 4G or LTE phones have very similar design and specifications. The Frontier is a pre-paid package it has lessor spec hardware like lower camera resolution and screen size and so forth. The Frontier packs a 1.5 Ghz CPU and separate graphics processor are a standout in the pre-paid class but honestly when you use it - doesn't seem all that fast. In terms of construction the Frontier does not feel like high end phone but neither does the related EasyTouch 4G. Nonetheless it is solid and did not reveal any creaks or rattles. There is nothing that makes it stand out from the crowded pre-paid class on the outside at least. In terms of operation there is little to differentiate it from the a bare bones Android phone. Everything worked smoothly and fast but lacked some interface enhancements that Samsung and Motorola etc have come up with to show off the powerful CPU. That said Android has come a long way from a mere 2 years ago and likewise the offerings from Telstra/ZTE brand mobile phones. The ability to use the 4G part of the network is also a great hardware feature. Overall the Telstra Frontier has a fast CPU for games but hampered by the lower resolution and smaller screen. Since mobile websites are so minimal there is little make any difference from lower powered smartphones. The only thing that made as cringe was the high price! it's not a cheap phone. The Telstra marketing area probably thought it would appeal to hand held gamers and it might but unlikely for the obvious reason - it that doesn't look high end and that Angry Birds doesn't need a 1.5Ghz CPU to run smoothly and everyone we talked to wanted a phone with a 5 inch screen for gaming! So if you like a plain looking and fast Android phone but locked to Telstra then go for it. Otherwise the value for money the Google Nexus 4 or even the Nexus 3 is more than a match. Specifications
- Telstra Frontier T81
- Network Tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 Mhz Tri-band 3G 850/2100 Mhz 4G LTE 1800/2600 Mhz HSDPA 7.2 Mbps data speed (download) HSUPA 2 Mbps (upload) 4G LTE 1000Mbps 50 down Mbps Up
- Design Touch screen
- L124 x W65.5 x D11 mm
- Weight 149 grams
- Display/s 4.0 inch 480 x 800 pixel
- Camera 5MP LED Flash Forward camera 1MP
- Video Camera 640x 480 pixels @ 15fps
- Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V3
- CPU 1.5 Ghz Dual core 'Krait' Separate Adreno 225 Graphic CPU
- Memory Up to 2.5 Gig for user Up to 32Gig micro-SD expansion
- Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
- Features A-GPS AndroidApp store Free Google Navigator (requires data plan) FM Radio Compass Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Music and Media player MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint, PDF, ZIP compatible Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1785 mAh battery Up to 380 hours Standby Up to 6 hours Talk Time
- Price history Approx $299 AUD December 2012 (Pre-paid)
December 17, 2012
Telstra Easytouch 4G Review
Welcome to the 2012 Telstra Easytouch 4G ( T82) mobile phone review. For Christmas 2012 Telstra and ZTE have released 'bargain' priced reasonably high specified Android smartphone. The new Easytouch 4G release took us by surprise, likewise the smaller Telstra Frontier model. The Easytouch 4G is currently only available on a monthly plan at around $35. The Telstra Easytouch 4G at first use is a great experience. In terms of construction the overall build quality is very good. The only thing we can comment on was that the metal surround looked a little 'cheap' and a little on the toy side in terms of feel but better than the original iPhone though! and clearly much better than the models we've seen from Telstra in the past 12 months. In terms of hardware specification, the Easytouch 4G's CPU is fast likewise the graphics system. The screen is the 4.3 which is a reasonable size and above the average. There is nothing deficient or particularly low end abut the phone which is nice change. The technology is about the level of the Samsung Galaxy SII. In terms of operation the user interface is often where the Telstra phones fall down. However we can thankfully say that Easytouch 4G interface works really well and that's due purely to the fast CPU. There are a few customisations we noticed apart from the large menu widgets on its Android (Jelly bean) version of the software. In fact there are only a few image transition effects which were missing. Presumably this is why Apple is suing every other phone company for. It is a bit rich coming from a company that out right copied the clock design of the Swiss clock. What else have Apple copied that they haven't owned up to yet? Regardless we really don't care about legal battles and you won't miss the power hungry effects. There are plenty of Apps in the Google Play store these days and there is always something new to try. Admittedly some apps though are quite old and primitive to look at . Of note is that the Angry Birds games are free. Overall the Telstra Easytouch 4G is definitely the best model released by the company under its own branding for the Christmas 2012 period but we understand there are better ones planned for 2013. The Easytouch will do everything you want with the speed and stability you expect on another brand name smartphone. It appears to be almost as polished as any other phone running Andriod 4.0 - but at a cheaper price on a monthly plan. It is the best one we've tested from Telstra to date. Forget the other cheaper Telstra Urbane, Uno etc.. Just remember to compare the Nokia 800 and 900 which run Windows Phone 7.5 you may change your mind since they are now priced the same even on plans. Specifications
- Telstra Easytouch 4G T82
- Network Tri-band GSM 900/1800/1900 Mhz Tri-band 3G 850/2100 Mhz 4G LTE 1800/2600 Mhz HSDPA 7.2 Mbps data speed (download) HSUPA 2 Mbps (upload) 4G LTE 1000Mbps 50 down Mbps Up
- Design Touch screen
- L120 x W63.6 x D108 mm
- Weight 140 grams
- Display/s 4.3 inch 540 x 960 pixel
- Camera 8MP LED Flash Forward camera 1MP
- Video Camera 640x 480 pixels @ 15fps
- Connectivity Wi-Fi Bluetooth V3
- CPU 1.5 Ghz Dual core 'Krait' Separate Adreno 225 Graphic CPU
- Memory Up to 2.5 Gig for user Up to 32Gig micro-SD expansion
- Ring tones MIDI, MP3, Video, vibration and others
- Features A-GPS AndroidApp store Free Google Navigator (requires data plan) FM Radio Compass Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Music and Media player MS-Word, Excel and Powerpoint, PDF, ZIP compatible Organiser/Calender SMS, MMS, IM, Email Speaker Phone/Hands free Li-Po 1900 mAh battery Up to 300 hours Standby Up to 6.5 hours Talk Time
- Price history Approx $35 AUD December 2012 (Plan only)
December 9, 2012
Apple iPhone 4S Review
Welcome to the Apple iPhone 4S review. Although we've been using a 4S for nearly 12 months, once again we don't have anything new to add to the world full of glowing 4S reviews. The iPhone is the most efficient smartphone for the majority of users in the world but it is definitely not perfect and the competition is catching up and in many cases surpassing the ease and functionality offered by the 4S. Since it is such a great phone we see little point in pointing out its good points since they are well known.

So here's our opinion and why you should NOT buy the iPhone 4S and consider another mobile phone:

1 - Micro-SIM makes it incompatible with 90% of other phones for now...
2 - poor voice quality, signal reception and call quality is all below much cheaper phones.
3 - its overly expensive despite last generation hardware apart from the screen.
4 - retina display is detailed but has poor color reproduction eg. washed out
5 - it is true! the screen on the front and back shatter very easily.
6 - camera still produces fake over and under saturated lacking detail pictures compared to the ancient Nokia N8.
7 - must look at screen to type.
8 - limited user interface customisation.
9 - requires ugly additional case to prevent damage
10 - no expandable memory and paying over $100 for 16Gis is simply ripping you off.
11 - everything requires an internet to work
12 - it does track you for almost every app you use and call you make
13 - the screen IS tiny for an expensive phone
14 - everyone has got one.

If you like to buy apps, videos and music with some web browsing than the iPhone is the best there is. Unfortunately thanks to brewing legal action (2011) the company is attempting to get rid of the opposition which they can't buy out. They bought SIRI for example and claimed it for them selves - its pretty sad really. Apple didn't invent the mobile phone - they made certainly made it so much better but basing legal action on the shape of phone and their improvements like icon designs is essentially a joke only the US legal system can be put through. I wonder whether they paid Nokia and Motorola for all the tech they essentially stole the IP from in the first place?

Regardless if you can afford the iPhone 4s go for it i it still is one of the best phones you can get! However watch out for the Androids... HTC and Samsung which do much more.

Specifications
- Apple iPhone 4S
- Network
  Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
  Tri-band 3G 850/900/1900/2100
  HSDPA 7.2 data speed (download)
- Design
  Touch screen
- L115.2 x W58.6 x D9.3mm
  Weight 140 grams
- Display/s
  External TFT 640 x 960
- Camera
  8MP
  LED Flash
- Video Camera
  640 x 480 30 fps
- Connectivity
  Wi-Fi
  Bluetooth V4
- CPU
  ARM Cortex A8 1 Ghz
  Graphics: PowerVR MBX-Lite
- Memory
  From 8-32Gig
- Ring tones
  Purchase or iStudio only and vibration
- Features
  A-GPS
  Accelerometer
  Gyrometer
  Compass
  Proximity sensor
  Multi-touch screen
  Music and Media player
  Remote security
  Contacts/Organiser/Calender
  SMS, MMS, IM, Email
  Speaker Phone/Hands free
  Battery 1420 mAh
  Up to 300 hours Standby
  Up to 12 hours Talk Time
- Price history
  From $679 AUS 2012 (Outright)
  From $879 AUS 2011 (Outright)
December 9, 2012