TCTV: Is The iPhone 4S A Worthwhile Upgrade?

iPhoned out yet? Of course you’re not. (Don’t worry Android fans — your day is coming soon .) TechCrunch Editor Erick Schonfeld and I sat down for a few minutes today to riff on all things iPhone 4S, from the merits of the device itself to whether or not the tech community at large is being a bit too harsh. Plus, the question of the hour: who should buy it? Crunchbase APPLE Company: Apple Website: apple.com Launch Date: January 4, 1976 IPO: October 5, 1980, NASDAQ:AAPL Started ...
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. It is, far and away, the coolest voice control system I’ve ever heard of, and seems to do just about everything. Ask Siri for nearby Greek restaurants? ...
Is iOS5′s Assistant Going To Be Voice Control On Steroids?

“Remind me to watch the Doctor Who season finale this Saturday.” If new reports are to be believed, then the iPhone 5′s new Assistant functionality can take voice input like that and automagically convert it into an entry in iOS 5′s Reminders app. 9to5Mac’s sources have come forward with boatloads of new details about Apple’s attempts to shoehorn voice commands into iOS, and if true, they paint quite the compelling picture. British sci-fi reminders aside, Assistant is said to be embedded deep within iOS, connecting it to ...
LG Optimus LTE (LU6200) spotted again

The LG Optimus LTE (LG LU6200) seems to be LG’s worst kept secret, as the phone has been surfacing like nobody’s business over the past week. Some new pictures have surfaced of the phone have surfaced again, and this time you get a clearer look at the phone’s hardware. This one sports chrome stylings as opposed to the all black version we’ve seen previously (unless the previous pictures showed black trim due to poor lighting), which makes ...
Samsung Asks To Ban iPads, iPhones In The Netherlands

So remember that one time I said that Samsung was planning on stepping up its game against Apple? That was no joke. In the same court that granted an EU-wide injunction against three of its Galaxy smartphones , the Hague Court in the Netherlands, Samsung has asked that the iPhone and iPad get pulled from shelves. Rather than being based on design (like Apple’s GalTab injunction request), this complaint is based solely on 3G technology patents held by Samsung and is aimed specifically at the iPhone 3GS, ...
Microsoft boots Windows Phone manager following mini-review of Nokia’s Mango handset

The man who previously led the development of IE Mobile for Windows Phone is no longer with Microsoft, whose termination followed a series of tweets regarding one of Nokia's unreleased Mango handsets. A representative of Ballmer & Co. has confirmed to us "that Joe Marini no longer works at Microsoft," and while the company refuses to discuss the details of his termination, you be the judge. In his first tweet, Mr. Marini expressed glowing enthusiasm for the device, ...
Social Entertainment App GetGlue Streamlines iPhone App Around Check-Ins And Tweets

Social recommendations app GetGlue is debuting a new web UI and iPhone app in time for the Fall TV season. The mobile and web apps have become more conversation centric, with content surfacing around check-ins and Tweets about entertainment and shows. GetGlue allows users to check-in to their favorite shows, music, movies and books, and see what their friends are enjoying in real-time. With each check-in, users earn points and stickers from GetGlue and other major brands. The app also allows users to rate their favorite shows, ...
Bose SoundLink Mobile Passes On AirPlay For Bluetooth A2DP Streaming

Bose has a new toy for your desktop. The Soundlink Mobile builds on the company’s SoundDock pedigree but ditches the physical dock in favor for a bit of streaming magic. But no AirPlay here. Bose instead employs Bluetooth A2DP, which works with most Bluetooth-enabled devices rather than just the fruity ones. Awesome. The unit itself is about the size of a hardcover book and features a decidedly retro leather or nylon lid that folds back to double as a stand. A lithium-ion battery pack is said to ...
iPhone 5 claimed to be “weeks away” from announcement

The iPhone 5 is just “weeks away” from being announced according to a tipster who recently leaked some details to the New York Times. The tipster claimed to be an Apple employee (who as usual, wished to remain anonymous) who wasn’t allowed to speak publicly for the company. In addition to leaking a vague announcement date, the alleged Apple employee gave some other details about the phone.
The tipster mentioned that the iPhone 5 will feature an 8-megapixel camera ...
Opinion: iPhone 5 anticipation may exceed iPhone 5 reality

Snoopy once sagely observed that "the anticipation far exceeded the actual event."
From all indications, the beagle's cynical view is likely to describe the reaction of the digital cognoscenti when the iPhone 5 appears about a month from now. Indications are, iPhone 5 will actually be more an iPhone 4S, a minor upgrade in screen size, antenna and design, with few significant improvements.
And probably no 4G.
Which means the next iteration of the iPhone, once the technological master of the ...