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source - ArcTechnica | RedmondPie
Here's why you shouldn't upgrade your iPhone 4S to iOS 8
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With the release of iOS 8 and the new iPhones, the Apple iPhone 4S has fallen down to become the oldest iPhone to support Apple's newest mobile OS. However those who own the iPhone which debuted in 2011 should probably avoid upgrading to iOS 8 as it seemingly causes severer performance issues for the device.
As Apple continues to upgrade iOS, their older devices are continuously left behind, allowing only the top of the company's line to breeze through the newest iOS releases. On top of that Apple also makes several tradeoffs on features due to hardware restrictions on older devices.
Because of this, the iPhone 4s is missing a number of features like Touch ID, AirDrop, Handoff for applications and support for OpenGL ES 3.0. The iPhone 4S is currently the slowest iPhone in the market, with 2.4GHz-only 802.11n Wi-Fi, no support for LTE connectivity, and its Apple A5 chip that has 25% of the raw performance of the A7 used on the Apple iPhone 5s. The iPhone 4S is also the last iPhone to feature a 3.5 inch display, as Apple has now transitioned to much larger screen sizes.
Because Apple has clearly moved on to greener pastures, iPhone 4S users will find their devices no longer get a premium experience on the iOS platform. In fact the iPhone 4S can take as much as 50% more time to perform as task on iOS 8 when compared to iOS 7.1.2. ON top of that, the iPhone 4S seems to have a habit of dropping frames during animation, which gives the device the impression of being slow.
If you have an Apple iPhone 4S, your best bet might be to wait for for Apple to release an iOS 8.0.1 update which will hopefully fix these performance issues. Meanwhile anyone planning to purchase a new iPhone, should definitely consider investing in something better than an iPhone 5 or even look at Android or Windows Phone as a viable option.
source - ArcTechnica | RedmondPie
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source - Microsoft
Microsoft will give you a free Lumia 1020 or Lumia 1520 if you trade in your used iPhone 4, iPhone 4s or Samsung Galaxy S II
ATT Deals Galaxy S2 iPhone 4 iPhone 4S Lumia 1020 Lumia 1520 Microsoft NokiaMicrosoft has a great ongoing offer which should definitely get your attention. The company is willing to buy out your used iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, or Samsung Galaxy S II, and swap it with either a Nokia Lumia 1020, or Lumia 1520. A few months ago, Microsoft was offering up to $250 for your used smartphone or tablet, but this takes it to a whole new level.
Eligible candidates still need to be based in the US or Canada, and you will have to track down a Microsoft Retail Store near you in order to take advantage of this offer. Additionally you will have to have a qualifying 2 year (new or upgrade) AT&T contract, since both Lumia handsets are exclusives on the carrier.
The Lumia 1020 is known for its massive 41MP camera, which includes a Xenon flash to light up the photo in low light and optical image stabilization to ensure your get blur and jitter free photos. The device also features a 4.5 inch display with a 768 by 1280 pixel resolution, 32GB of internal storage, 4G LTE connectivity, a secondary camera for video calls and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 2GB of RAM.
The Lumia 1520 is the company's newest flagship phablet. It features a massive 6 inch 1080p full HD display, 32GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 20 megapixel PureView camera with Carl Zeiss optics capable of 1080p video capture, and a powerful quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor with 2GB of RAM.
The offer is valid until March 2nd, so head over to your resident Microsoft Store before then and see if they have Nokia's flagship phablet or flagship camera phone in your favorite color.
source - Microsoft
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iOS hacker iH8sn0w has discovered a way to untether jailbreak the iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5 which are powered by the Apple A5(X) processor for life. Details are relatively scarce at this moment regarding the exploit, although if it were ever released in the form of a jailbreak utility, those in ownership of either device would be able to enjoy an potentially indefinite, untethered jailbreak.
The issue now is that it is very likely that Apple will patch the exploit used for this jailbreak if it was every released publicly
In any case it currently looks like the exploit is not quite ready for public use, based on the complexity of using it at its current state. We will be following this story and will update you if this changes in the near future
source - RedmondPie
Apple iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5 jailbroken for life
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iOS hacker iH8sn0w has discovered a way to untether jailbreak the iPhone 4s, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5 which are powered by the Apple A5(X) processor for life. Details are relatively scarce at this moment regarding the exploit, although if it were ever released in the form of a jailbreak utility, those in ownership of either device would be able to enjoy an potentially indefinite, untethered jailbreak.The issue now is that it is very likely that Apple will patch the exploit used for this jailbreak if it was every released publicly
In any case it currently looks like the exploit is not quite ready for public use, based on the complexity of using it at its current state. We will be following this story and will update you if this changes in the near future
source - RedmondPie
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After releasing iOS 7.0.3 some weeks ago a follow-up was widely expected in the form of iOS 7.0.4 or iOS 7.1. Now you can download the update over-the-air (OTA), through iTunes, or manually through the following links.
The only reason you would likely want to keep from updating your device is the possibility of jailbreaking it - at least until we get some kind of clarification from an experienced hacker or developer. We already know that every version up until iOS 7.0.4 has been safe to update to for those holding out hope of a future untethered jailbreak, and so before you go ahead and push to iOS 7.0.4, just wait for the follow-up post that will confirm either way.
[UPDATE Nov 15] Jailbreak guru @MuscleNerd has taken to his Twitter page to inform users wishing to jailbreak that it is safe to update to iOS 7.0.4.
[UPDATE] You can also download Apple's iOS 6.1.5 for iPod touch 4th-gen which will fix the Facetime issue.
Apple iOS 7.0.4 released for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
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Apple has just released the iOS 7.0.4 software update for compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. The newest version of Apple's mobile operating system has faced its share of issues with users, and Apple has been working hard at fixing these issues which includes tethering issues and some security holes.
After releasing iOS 7.0.3 some weeks ago a follow-up was widely expected in the form of iOS 7.0.4 or iOS 7.1. Now you can download the update over-the-air (OTA), through iTunes, or manually through the following links.
As expected, the update brings several bug fixes, performance enhancements, and general housekeeping updates. So, if you've been experiencing any issues with your device, it’s highly recommended you go ahead and update immediately. Of course, even if you've not encountered any problems, it’s always best to run the latest version, since even if the aforementioned changes aren't exactly overwhelming, the most recent release tends almost always to be the least susceptible to bugs.
Official changelog for 7.0.4 from Apple states:
Is it safe to Jailbreak iOS 7.0.4Official changelog for 7.0.4 from Apple states:
Bug fixes and improvements, including a fix for an issue that causes FaceTime calls to fail for some users.
The only reason you would likely want to keep from updating your device is the possibility of jailbreaking it - at least until we get some kind of clarification from an experienced hacker or developer. We already know that every version up until iOS 7.0.4 has been safe to update to for those holding out hope of a future untethered jailbreak, and so before you go ahead and push to iOS 7.0.4, just wait for the follow-up post that will confirm either way.
[UPDATE Nov 15] Jailbreak guru @MuscleNerd has taken to his Twitter page to inform users wishing to jailbreak that it is safe to update to iOS 7.0.4.
Apple iOS 7.0.4 Download Links
- iPad Air (5th generation WiFi + Cellular)
- iPad Air (5th generation WiFi)
- iPad (4th generation CDMA)
- iPad (4th generation GSM)
- iPad (4th generation WiFi)
- iPad mini (CDMA)
- iPad mini (GSM)
- iPad mini (WiFi)
- iPad mini 2 (WiFi + Cellular)
- iPad mini 2 (WiFi)
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi (3rd generation)
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for ATT)
- iPad 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular (model for Verizon)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi (Rev A)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (GSM)
- iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G (CDMA)
- iPhone 5 (CDMA)
- iPhone 5 (GSM)
- iPhone 5c (CDMA)
- iPhone 5c (GSM)
- iPhone 5s (CDMA)
- iPhone 5s (GSM)
- iPhone 4s
- iPhone 4 (GSM Rev A)
- iPhone 4 (GSM)
- iPhone 4 (CDMA)
- iPod touch (5th generation)
[UPDATE] You can also download Apple's iOS 6.1.5 for iPod touch 4th-gen which will fix the Facetime issue.
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Apple's iOS 7 may be the cream of the company, but those with older devices who have upgraded to the latest version of Apple's mobile platform, would have suddenly found themselves facing performance issues and lags. Some of these lags could be attributed to visual features like the blur effect, that even causes apps like messaging to feel slow and laggy.
So if you own an iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPad 2 or iPad mini you may like to try the following steps to improve your device performance (and even battery life) on iOS 7.

How to improve iOS 7 performance on iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPad 2 and iPad mini
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Apple's iOS 7 may be the cream of the company, but those with older devices who have upgraded to the latest version of Apple's mobile platform, would have suddenly found themselves facing performance issues and lags. Some of these lags could be attributed to visual features like the blur effect, that even causes apps like messaging to feel slow and laggy.So if you own an iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPad 2 or iPad mini you may like to try the following steps to improve your device performance (and even battery life) on iOS 7.

- Open the Settings app;
- - Go to General;
- - Go to Accessibility;
- - Enter the Increase Contrast field and enable it - this will get rid of the blur effects;
- - Go back, then enter the Reduce Motion field and enable it - this will get rid of the parallax effect;
- - Hit the home button and enjoy a faster, smoother experience with iOS 7!
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Device comparisons are a common thing. We generally look forward to how one device stacks up against another, in an attempt to help select the best device for us. If you are an iPhone user you choice is generally simple, as Apple releases only one iPhone a year. This year was different as Apple chose to release two devices into the market.
However following video not only attempts to compare the Apple iPhone 5s and the Apple iPhone 5c, but also puts the two newest devices up against the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and the original iPhone
All eight iPhones are lined up side-by-side and put through the test. Each iPhone looks to have been updated to the latest version of iOS. Since many of you know that older iPhones tend to get slower with each update, the older versions would be at a disadvantage compared to the newest iPhones.
We were pleasantly surprised to see the original iPhone beat its newer siblings in some of the tests, while the newest and fastest iPhone 5s dominates most of the tests as expected. The first iPhone was released back in 2007 and has since revolutionized the way we interact with our mobile devices. In the few years since its release we have managed to harness the power of our computers into a small device that fits into our pocket.
source - EverythingApplePro (YouTube)
All iPhones go head to head in a speed comparison video
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Device comparisons are a common thing. We generally look forward to how one device stacks up against another, in an attempt to help select the best device for us. If you are an iPhone user you choice is generally simple, as Apple releases only one iPhone a year. This year was different as Apple chose to release two devices into the market.
However following video not only attempts to compare the Apple iPhone 5s and the Apple iPhone 5c, but also puts the two newest devices up against the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G and the original iPhone
All eight iPhones are lined up side-by-side and put through the test. Each iPhone looks to have been updated to the latest version of iOS. Since many of you know that older iPhones tend to get slower with each update, the older versions would be at a disadvantage compared to the newest iPhones.
We were pleasantly surprised to see the original iPhone beat its newer siblings in some of the tests, while the newest and fastest iPhone 5s dominates most of the tests as expected. The first iPhone was released back in 2007 and has since revolutionized the way we interact with our mobile devices. In the few years since its release we have managed to harness the power of our computers into a small device that fits into our pocket.
source - EverythingApplePro (YouTube)
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Apple has released the third beta of iOS 7 which will make it way to our iOS devices later this fall. The software update will be available for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5. However not all devices will receive all the new features of iOS 7 with the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 receiving the least while the iPhone 5 and the newest iPad will receive the full set of features.
Check out the following videos which demonstrate iOS 7 (beta) running on the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 for an indicator of the new features you will receive on your device along with how the new OS will perform.
What do you think of the iOS 7 experience on the three devices? Share your thoughts below.
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Apple iOS 7 demonstrated on iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5
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Apple has released the third beta of iOS 7 which will make it way to our iOS devices later this fall. The software update will be available for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5. However not all devices will receive all the new features of iOS 7 with the iPhone 4 and iPad 2 receiving the least while the iPhone 5 and the newest iPad will receive the full set of features.Check out the following videos which demonstrate iOS 7 (beta) running on the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 for an indicator of the new features you will receive on your device along with how the new OS will perform.
What do you think of the iOS 7 experience on the three devices? Share your thoughts below.
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Yesterday Apple announced iOS 7.0 at the WWDC 2013 keynote, with a new user interface and several new features and improvements. The first beta of iOS 7.0 is already out to developers but the final version is not expected to be released to the public until later this fall.
This isn't the first time Apple has omitted iOS features from older devices. Last year we saw that the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 4S were the only two devices to receive all the features of iOS 6.0. If you want to have all of the iOS 7 features, we suggest investing in an Apple iPhone 5 or waiting for the next iPhone which will likely be launched this fall alongside the new iOS.
Which iOS 7.0 features will my device receive
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Yesterday Apple announced iOS 7.0 at the WWDC 2013 keynote, with a new user interface and several new features and improvements. The first beta of iOS 7.0 is already out to developers but the final version is not expected to be released to the public until later this fall.Apple iOS 7.0 will be available for the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5. However not all of the new features will be available across these handsets.
If you want to know which features your iOS device will receive with iOS 7.0 check out list of which features will be released to older iOS devices.
| Siri | iTunes Radio | AirDrop | Panorama | Square Photos | Camera Filters | Photo Filters | |
| iPhone 4 | x | x | x | ||||
| iPhone 4S | x | x | x | x | x | ||
| iPhone 5 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| iPod Touch 5 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| iPad 2 | x | ||||||
| iPad 3 | x | x | x | x | |||
| iPad 4 | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| iPad mini | x | x | x | x | x |
This isn't the first time Apple has omitted iOS features from older devices. Last year we saw that the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 4S were the only two devices to receive all the features of iOS 6.0. If you want to have all of the iOS 7 features, we suggest investing in an Apple iPhone 5 or waiting for the next iPhone which will likely be launched this fall alongside the new iOS.
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source – Apple | CNet | Wired
Apple iPhone 4S users report battery drain issues after installing iOS 6.1.1
iOS iOS 6.1.1 iPhone 4S News UpdatesSome time ago several European carriers including Vodafone told their subscribers not to upgrade to iOS 6.1 due to connectivity issues experience with the new iOS version. Users who installed the update found that they couldn’t connect to the Internet, make or receive phone calls, or send and receive text messages. Apple attempted to rectify these issues with the release of iOS 6.1.1, but it looks like the solution came with its own set of problems.
Apple iPhone 4S users who upgraded to iOS 6.1.1 have taken to the Apple Support Communities complaining about battery life and heating issues after the update. The iPhone 4S generally offers around 7 hours of battery life, while post update users have complained that their battery life was down to 5 hours or even 4 hours after updating.
Fortunately the connectivity issues don’t seem to be an issue anymore.
Another issue discovered on iOS 6.1 was the inability to connect to Microsoft Exchange services for syncing and another issue which allowed anyone to bypass the passcode lock mechanism on any iPhone running the iOS 6.1 update. Hopefully Apple has already started working on these issues, but they will now have to add this new battery draining issues to their to-do list before releasing their next software update.
source – Apple | CNet | Wired
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Apple iPhone 4S receives iOS 6.1.1 software update
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Apple released iOS 6.1 to the public just a couple of weeks ago for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Now they are following up with a release of iOS 6.1.1, but it is now available to download ONLY for the Apple iPhone 4S.
It's very rare to see an iOS update being released so quickly following a release, especially since iOS 6.1 spent months of testing before being released to the public. However it turned out that that issues with the iPhone 4S had slipped by unnoticed and started cropping up once the devices, particularly connectivity issues, sending email, texts and entering a network.
These connectivity issues seem to have primarily affected users in Europe who rely on Microsoft Exchange support. Since the business sector is a largely attributed to iPhone sales, it is clear why Apple prioritized releasing the update quickly.
The change-log of the update indicates that iOS 6.1.1 build 10B145 fixes issues which could impact performance and reliability for iPhone 4S.
You can download the update directly on your device OTA (over-the-air) or by connecting your device to iTunes. You can also download the update manually from the following link and update it through iTunes.
- Download iOS 6.1.1 10B145 for iPhone 4S
Apple seeding iOS 6.1.1 Beta 1 to developers last week, with enhancements to the Maps app, specially improving performance for users in Japan: 3D views for major buildings in the country, such as Tokyo Station, Japan Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower, were added, and quite a lot of improvements to turn-by-turn directions were added, such much improved pronunciation of the names of streets, indication of upcoming tolls, along with other minor changes aimed at making the app more accurate and reliable.
Apple has been criticized for replacing Google Maps with Apple Maps on iOS 6.0, which led to inaccuracies and other problems that have slowly been fixed over the last few months. Apparently, these Maps changes are not included to the build released for iPhone 4S today, Apple will likely push out 6.1.2 for 6.2 with all these changes for all the iOS devices.
Keep in mind that you don’t have to update your device unless you are having issues sending text messages, have difficulty connecting to your data network or regularly use Microsoft Exchange.
Also keep in mind that the update will likely patch the exploit used by Evasi0n jailbreak tool. We will have to wait for the Evad3rs jailbreak team to confirm when their jailbreak tool will be updated for iOS 6.1.1.
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European carriers warn iPhone 4S users against upgrading to iOS 6.1
Apple iOS iOS 6.1 iPhone 4S NewsAfter months of testing iOS 6.1 was finally released to consumers a couple of weeks ago. However several issues seem to have cropped up on devices which have somehow been missed during the testing phase. These issues include connectivity issues, sending emails, texting and entering a network.
These issues seems to primarily affect Apple iPhone 4S users in Europe who make use of Microsoft Exchange, which is mainly utilized in large organizations for storing email, calendar events and contacts. Many system administrators have also confirmed that the spike in system logging has been verified since the release of iOS 6.1 last month, which suggests that users who have attempted to connect to the network after upgrading to iOS 6.1 have not had much success.
Because of this, several European carriers have been warning their customers not to upgrade to iOS 6.1. Vodafone UK published a forum post over the weekend, and officially released a statement on Monday confirming the connectivity issues with the update. 3 Austria which is another prominent carrier in Europe made a similar warning to their users through Facebook, urging them to hold off from upgrading to iOS 6.1.
While Apple has still to comment on the issue, it is believe to be related to the way iOS 6.1 handles calendar invites.
There is still a chance you may not be facing these issues while using Microsoft Exchange. Other connectivity issues like sending texts and even accessing your 3G network seem to have appeared on the device. These can be very annoying to users, but they don’t seem to be widespread and only affect a few users.
It hopefully wont be long before Apple responds to this issue so be sure to stay tuned for updates. Do any of you face the issues with your iPhone 4S? If you do leave us a comment below.
source – Vodafone | 3
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Are you a customer on the Vodafone network? Are you facing any of these issues on your iPhone 4S or other iPhone model? Please leave us a comment on your situation.
source – Vodafone | Vodafone | AllThingsD
Vodafone warns Apple iPhone 4S users not to update to iOS 6.1
Apple iOS iOS 6.1 iPhone 4S News Updates VodafoneVodafone is warning their Apple iPhone 4S customers not to update their handsets to iOS 6.1 at this time. An issue has been identified with the the latest OS build which prevents some owners from connection the internet, sending and receiving texts and preventing users from making and receiving phone calls.
Apple released iOS 6.1 last week with a new featuring including the ability to use Siri to purchase movie tickets, a new placement of music volume controls on your lock screen and some bug fixes.
The carrier is blaming Apple for the issue, stating that the company is working on the software issue and the mobile operator recommends that iPhone S customers keep from updating their devices until Apple has fixed the problem. Apple has not responded to the issue and no other carriers have reported similar issues after installing iOS 6.1.
Are you a customer on the Vodafone network? Are you facing any of these issues on your iPhone 4S or other iPhone model? Please leave us a comment on your situation.
source – Vodafone | Vodafone | AllThingsD
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The Nokia 808 Pureview has a very impressive 41 megapixel camera, a feat never seen before on a smartphone. It can definitely outshine top smartphones like the Apple iPhone 4S, but how will it fare against a Micro Four Thirds camera? The PureView gets set to take on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR and the Olympus E-PL2 camera which features a large-sensor with interchangeable lenses.
Check out the comparison of these devices from the 100% crops of the final photos:
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Keep in mind that the lighting on these photos are pretty good, which in turn benefits the 808 PureView and its smaller pixels. However its still amazing to see a camera phone capable of matching the detail of such elite cameras.
How do you think the Nokia 808 PureView fairs? Share your thought below.
source – GSMArena
Nokia 808 PureView vs. Olympus E-PL2 vs. Canon 5D Mark III vs. Apple iPhone 4S
5D Mark III 808 PureView Apple Canon Comparison E-PL2 iOS iPhone 4S Nokia Olympus Photography Symbian
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The Nokia 808 Pureview has a very impressive 41 megapixel camera, a feat never seen before on a smartphone. It can definitely outshine top smartphones like the Apple iPhone 4S, but how will it fare against a Micro Four Thirds camera? The PureView gets set to take on the Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR and the Olympus E-PL2 camera which features a large-sensor with interchangeable lenses.
Check out the comparison of these devices from the 100% crops of the final photos:
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Keep in mind that the lighting on these photos are pretty good, which in turn benefits the 808 PureView and its smaller pixels. However its still amazing to see a camera phone capable of matching the detail of such elite cameras.
How do you think the Nokia 808 PureView fairs? Share your thought below.
source – GSMArena
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Apple iPhone 4S - Review
Apple iOS iPhone 4S ReviewThe Apple iPhone 4S features a 3.5 inch retina touch display, up to 64GB of internal storage, an 8 megapixel camera capable of 1080p HD video capture, a secondary camera for Facetime video calls and is powered by Apple's own A5 dual-core processor.
You can read our detailed review of the Apple iPhone 4S below
With rival manufacturers churning out smartphones in various sizes and specifications, there will be a few who are disappointed that Apple didn't offer more with its newest iPhone. In any case Apple continues to take steps forward now offering its prime handset on three of the four major carriers in the US making it available to even more users.
Hardware
The iPhone 4s much like its predecessor, offers a solid construction and premium feel, but it's essentially the same device users have learned to love (or hate). Apple has however addressed the antennagate issue which plagued the iPhone 4, but the details to it are almost negligible. The internals of the iPhone 4s are neatly sandwiched between two glass plates with a brushed stainless steel band between them. The excess use of glass however will result in a shattered iPhone if you so happen to drop the precious device on to the pavement.
Design
While Apple wowed us last year with the Retina Display on the iPhone 4, we are greeted by the same familiar 3.5 inch face yet again. The IPS panel has a 640 by 960 pixel resolution which results in a decent 326 ppi pixel density. The iPhone 4s display continues to offer the realistic and natural colors that fans have grown to love with its high contrast ratio and wide viewing angles.
The iconic home button remains in tact below the display which is tactile with its response, but it also executes functions to get toggle the multi-tasking pane and activate Siri.
Above the display you will find a 0.3 megapixel front facing camera, seated close to the earpiece to offer us convenient access to FaceTime or for some self portraits.
The left side of the device houses separate volume controls and a dedicated switch for silent/vibrate mode
On the right side you will find the micro SIM card tray, which can be accessed with the provided key
On the top of the device you will find a dedicated power button, the noise cancellation microphone and a 3.5mm universal audio connector.
Below the device you will find its proprietary dock, and speaker grills (only one of which is a speaker).
Turning it over, the other major upgrade to the iPhone 4S is found with its higher 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash, which features backside illumination and a larger f2.4 aperture. Apple promises that the new camera will offer superior low light photos.
Muting things on both ends of the line, we can hear a subtle amount of background noise through the handset’s earpiece – however, it drowns out when we begin conversing. Voices on our side have a tendency to sound choppy, but thanks to its piercing volume output, we're able to recognize voices without much falter. Meanwhile, our callers are happily impressed by the clear audio tones they're presented on their end of the line. Finally, the speakerphone is actually a pleasure to use thanks to the robust and audible tones it’s able to produce.
On another note, we're rather disappointed with the battery level of the iPhone 4S – especially when it was mentioned to offer better battery life than its predecessor. Strangely, we’re able to get a little bit under 7 hours of continuous talk with a full charge, which is less than the 8 hours it’s rated for. In our day-to-day usage, we don’t find its battery life to be any better than the iPhone 4 since we're able to get at least one day of normal usage. However, power users will still want to charge it whenever the opportunity arises to keep it at a good level – though, we'd recommend charging it nightly as well. Who knows if it’s something to do with the dual-core processor or something else, but we were expecting more out of its battery life.
You can read our detailed review of the Apple iPhone 4S below
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Nearly one and a half years after the release of the Apple iPhone 4, we get a chance to meet its successor in the long awaited Apple iPhone 4s. Just like what we saw with the iPhone 3GS in the past, the iPhone 4S is nothing more than an incremental upgrade, with a near identical design of its predecessor. However it does come with a dual-core processor, upgraded 8 megapixel camera, support for CDMA and GSM connectivity and its innovative digital personal assistant Siri.With rival manufacturers churning out smartphones in various sizes and specifications, there will be a few who are disappointed that Apple didn't offer more with its newest iPhone. In any case Apple continues to take steps forward now offering its prime handset on three of the four major carriers in the US making it available to even more users.
Hardware
The iPhone 4s much like its predecessor, offers a solid construction and premium feel, but it's essentially the same device users have learned to love (or hate). Apple has however addressed the antennagate issue which plagued the iPhone 4, but the details to it are almost negligible. The internals of the iPhone 4s are neatly sandwiched between two glass plates with a brushed stainless steel band between them. The excess use of glass however will result in a shattered iPhone if you so happen to drop the precious device on to the pavement.
Design
While Apple wowed us last year with the Retina Display on the iPhone 4, we are greeted by the same familiar 3.5 inch face yet again. The IPS panel has a 640 by 960 pixel resolution which results in a decent 326 ppi pixel density. The iPhone 4s display continues to offer the realistic and natural colors that fans have grown to love with its high contrast ratio and wide viewing angles.
The iconic home button remains in tact below the display which is tactile with its response, but it also executes functions to get toggle the multi-tasking pane and activate Siri.
Above the display you will find a 0.3 megapixel front facing camera, seated close to the earpiece to offer us convenient access to FaceTime or for some self portraits.
The left side of the device houses separate volume controls and a dedicated switch for silent/vibrate mode
On the right side you will find the micro SIM card tray, which can be accessed with the provided key
On the top of the device you will find a dedicated power button, the noise cancellation microphone and a 3.5mm universal audio connector.
Below the device you will find its proprietary dock, and speaker grills (only one of which is a speaker).
Turning it over, the other major upgrade to the iPhone 4S is found with its higher 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash, which features backside illumination and a larger f2.4 aperture. Apple promises that the new camera will offer superior low light photos.
Performance
Apple has outfitted the iPhone 4S with a new dual-core Apple A5 processor which is coupled with the same old 512MB of RAM. The new internals give the latest iPhone a boost of speed compared to its predecessor. While you may not notice the boost as you browse through your home screen, it will come in useful running your apps or other taxing tasks.
The iPhone 4S is a world phone, which means that one and the same version will be available on every carrier. There won't be differences in hardware or software, but you should still keep in mind that call quality, data and battery performance will vary, depending on the carrier.
Muting things on both ends of the line, we can hear a subtle amount of background noise through the handset’s earpiece – however, it drowns out when we begin conversing. Voices on our side have a tendency to sound choppy, but thanks to its piercing volume output, we're able to recognize voices without much falter. Meanwhile, our callers are happily impressed by the clear audio tones they're presented on their end of the line. Finally, the speakerphone is actually a pleasure to use thanks to the robust and audible tones it’s able to produce.
On another note, we're rather disappointed with the battery level of the iPhone 4S – especially when it was mentioned to offer better battery life than its predecessor. Strangely, we’re able to get a little bit under 7 hours of continuous talk with a full charge, which is less than the 8 hours it’s rated for. In our day-to-day usage, we don’t find its battery life to be any better than the iPhone 4 since we're able to get at least one day of normal usage. However, power users will still want to charge it whenever the opportunity arises to keep it at a good level – though, we'd recommend charging it nightly as well. Who knows if it’s something to do with the dual-core processor or something else, but we were expecting more out of its battery life.
Camera
The Apple iPhone 4s comes with an updated 8-megapixel auto-focus camera, which features backside illumination and a larger f2.4 aperture. Simply,photos taken in plentiful of lighting are filled to the brim with luscious fine details to make even the most distant objects visually elaborate – plus, its realistic color production is on the neutral side to make shots very accurate looking. Bettering itself even more, the iPhone 4S manages to retain a decent amount of clarity with photos take in low lighting. For the most part, shadows are well highlighted in the shot, but the overall shot tends to be on the fuzzy side. Nevertheless, the LED flash is profoundly potent with its output – while maintaining a natural color production. Finally, its shutter speed is extremely quick to allow us to come out of nowhere to snap those candid moments.
Equally as appealing, the iPhone 4S excels in recording 1080p high-definition videos that are gloriously filled with plenty of eye-candy goodness. Showing off its worth, videos are brilliant to watch thanks to their sharp details, gradual exposure, consistent capture of 29 frames per second, natural looking colors, and crystal clear audio recording. We also like the image stabilization, eliminating most of the shaky-hands problems. However, it would've been really awesome to finally see continuous auto-focus thrown in – but alas, we’re only given the typical touch-focus option with the handset. Needless to say, we’re not all that bummed about it since It’s not that bad at all because as it also adjusts the exposure as well.
Just like before, we find the usual suspect of standard applications that we've grown to love by now on the iPhone 4S. Specifically, we find things like the Weather, YouTube, Game Center, iTunes, App Store, Compass, Voice Memos, and Stocks app with the handset. In all honesty, there isn't a whole lot new with any of them, but nevertheless, they function perfectly like what we've seen before. However, it still would've been nice to see some sort of update with them – like some sort of new makeover to their layout and presentation.
Conclusion
Unless you are a die hard iPhone fan, there is very little that should make you jump to upgrade to the iPhone 4S. There’s no denying that you’ll find the iPhone 4S as the most amazing one yet. Sure we love its faster dual-core processor and improved camera, but the single best feature with the smartphone is found with Siri. Still we think users will benefit more from waiting a year for the next iteration. Our biggest gripe with regards to the iPhone 4S's features is the lack of 4G, which means it will provide slower data connectivity compared to LTE handsets on Verizon, for example. However, it should be noted that the iPhone 4S is just as fast as some 4G-branded smartphones on AT&T and T-Mobile.
If you happen to be an Apple iPhone 4 owner, we really don't see too many reasons why you should upgrade. However, if you have an older iPhone, the iPhone 4S will obviously be an awesome choice, due to its beautiful design, outstanding performance and cool features. If we have to compare it to the top of the line Android handsets of today, we believe the iPhone 4S has what it takes to compete successfully. Of course, whether you should side with it or a high-end Android phone depends entirely on your personal needs.
Software
The Apple iPhone 4s natively runs iOS 5.0. The newest update to Apple's mobile platform includes features like the Notification Center, iCloud, iMessage, Newsstand, Reminders and much more. You can learn more about iOS 5 and all of its features below
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Conclusion
Unless you are a die hard iPhone fan, there is very little that should make you jump to upgrade to the iPhone 4S. There’s no denying that you’ll find the iPhone 4S as the most amazing one yet. Sure we love its faster dual-core processor and improved camera, but the single best feature with the smartphone is found with Siri. Still we think users will benefit more from waiting a year for the next iteration. Our biggest gripe with regards to the iPhone 4S's features is the lack of 4G, which means it will provide slower data connectivity compared to LTE handsets on Verizon, for example. However, it should be noted that the iPhone 4S is just as fast as some 4G-branded smartphones on AT&T and T-Mobile.
If you happen to be an Apple iPhone 4 owner, we really don't see too many reasons why you should upgrade. However, if you have an older iPhone, the iPhone 4S will obviously be an awesome choice, due to its beautiful design, outstanding performance and cool features. If we have to compare it to the top of the line Android handsets of today, we believe the iPhone 4S has what it takes to compete successfully. Of course, whether you should side with it or a high-end Android phone depends entirely on your personal needs.
DJs


The following video compares the Apple iPhone 5 and the Apple iPhone 4S.
Both offer the same software experience with the newer iPhone having a larger display and improved design and hardware.
You can read a detailed comparison of the Apple iPhone 5 and the Apple iPhone 4S on PhoneArena.
Apple iPhone 5 vs. Apple iPhone 4S
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The following video compares the Apple iPhone 5 and the Apple iPhone 4S.
Both offer the same software experience with the newer iPhone having a larger display and improved design and hardware.
You can read a detailed comparison of the Apple iPhone 5 and the Apple iPhone 4S on PhoneArena.
DJs


The following video compares the Apple iPhone 5 with it’s predecessor the Apple iPhone 4S.
Apple iPhone 5 vs. Apple iPhone 4S
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The following video compares the Apple iPhone 5 with it’s predecessor the Apple iPhone 4S.
The iPhone 5 has a larger 4 inch Retina display, LTE connectivity and a more powerful Apple A6 processor. Both have an 8 megapixel camera and have the same features through iOS 6.0.
source – PocketNow
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The update promises over 200 new features, including a new Apple designed Maps application, updates to Siri, Facebook integration, Shared Photo Streams, Passbook and more.
The detailed change-log of iOS 6.0 is as follows:
Maps
Siri improvements
Facebook integration
Shared Photo Stream
Passbook
FaceTime improvements
Phone improvements
Mail improvements
Safari improvements
App Store and iTunes Store improvements
Game Center improvements
Accessibility improvements
Features for China
Other new features for iOS 6.0 are
The update will be available for download OTA (Over-the-Air) and users will receive a notification asking if they want to install the update. You can manually check for the update availability by heading over to Settings > General > Software Update. Please make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi to avoid.
You can also update to iOS 6.0 by connecting your device to your computer. You will have to update to Apple iTunes 10.7 before you download the iOS update.
You can also download iOS 6.0 for your device and manually update using the following direct links:
[NOTE] Users you rely on jailbreaking or unlocking your device. Please do not update to iOS 6.0 until a relevant jailbreak method has been posted. For more information on country specific software features here. You can find security related updates on iOS 6.0 here
Apple iOS 6.0 available for download
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Today Apple has started seeding their latest version of their mobile operating system iOS 6.0 to various iOS devices around the world. The update is available for the iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, new iPad, iPad 2 and iPod Touch and users should start receiving notifications in the following hours.
The update promises over 200 new features, including a new Apple designed Maps application, updates to Siri, Facebook integration, Shared Photo Streams, Passbook and more.
The detailed change-log of iOS 6.0 is as follows:
Maps
New vector based Maps application designed by Apple - Turn-by-Turn navigation with spoken directions. Available for the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad 2 and new iPad.
- Real-time traffic information
- Flyover, which offers photo-realistic, interactive 3D views of major metro areas. Available for the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, new iPad and iPod Touch 5th Gen.
- Local search results through Yelp, offers photos, ratings, reviews and available deals.
- Siri integration for requesting directions and finding places along a route.
Siri improvements
Siri is now available on the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad 3 and iPod Touch 5th Gen - Sports – Siri now offers scores, player stats, game schedules, team rosters, and league standing for baseball, basketball, football, soccer and hockey.
- Movies – Siri now gets you trailers, show times, reviews and facts about the latest movies.
- Restaurants – Siri can help you make reservations, or view reviews, photos and information abut various restaurants.
- You can now send a Tweet using Siri.
- You can now post to Facebook using Siri.
- You can now launch apps using Siri.
- Siri allows ‘eyes free’ operation in supported automobiles.
- Local search is now available through Siri in supported countries.
- Siri has additional country and language support
Facebook integration
Facebook now offers single sign in from settings for deep integration. - You can post to Facebook from Photos, Safari, Maps, App Store, iTunes, Games Center, Notification Center and Siri.
- You can add a location and choose an audience for any post.
- You can view the latest Facebook photos and contact information in Contacts.
- You can view Facebook events and birthdays on Calendar.
- You can view what your friends likes in the App Store.
Shared Photo Stream
Shared select photos with people you choose. - Friends can now view shared photos through Photos app.
- Friends can like and make comments on individual photos.
Passbook
A new Passbook app will be available for the iPhone and iPod Touch. - This app allows you to store all your boarding passes, store cards, movie tickets and other passes.
- Barcode displays for boarding flights, buying coffee, getting into movies and other actions
- Passes are displayed on your lock-screen based on location and time to save you from fumbling through your wallet
- Passes can be automatically updated.
FaceTime improvements
FaceTime is now supported over cellular for the iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and iPad 3 - You can receive FaceTime calls sent to your iPhone number on your iPad or iPod Touch
Phone improvements
A new ‘Do Not Disturb’ suppresses incoming calls and notifications when needed. - You now have a 'Reply with message' option when declining a call
- You now have a 'Remind me later' option based on time or location when declining a call
Mail improvements
A new VIP mailbox is available to quickly access mail from important people - You now have a Flagged email mailbox
- You can now insert photos and videos when composing email
- You can now open password protected Office docs
- You can now pull down to refresh mailboxes
- You can now add per account signatures
Safari improvements
You can use iCloud tabs to see open pages on all your devices - Offline Reading List
- Photo upload support
- Full screen landscape view on iPhone and iPod touch
- Smart app banners
- JavaScript performance improvements
App Store and iTunes Store improvements
- Updated store design
- iTunes Preview history lets you see what you have previously purchased or previewed.
- Complete my season alolo
- Complete my album
Game Center improvements
- Challenge friends to beat high scores and achievements
- Post high-scores and achievements to Facebook and Twitter
- Friend recommendations based on your Facebook friends
Accessibility improvements
Guided Access to limit device to one app or restrict touch input on certain areas of the screen - VoiceOver integration with Maps, AssistiveTouch and Zoom
- Support for Made for iPhone Hearing Aids for iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S
Features for China
- Baidu web search
- Sina Weibo integration
- Share videos to Tudou
- Share videos to Youku
- Improved text input for handwriting and Pinyin
Other new features for iOS 6.0 are
- Improved privacy controls for Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Photos and data shared over Bluetooth
- Reminders can be reordered in the Reminders app
- Custom vibrations for alerts on iPhone
- Clock app for iPad
- Clock alarm with song
- Search all fields in Contacts
- Automatic movie mode for improved video sound quality
- Definitions of a selected word for Chinese, French, German and Spanish
- New keyboard layouts for French, German, Turkish, Catalan, Arabic and Icelandic
- Keyboard shortcuts shared across devices via iCloud
- Bluetooth MAP support
- Global network proxy for HTTP
- Bug fixes
The update will be available for download OTA (Over-the-Air) and users will receive a notification asking if they want to install the update. You can manually check for the update availability by heading over to Settings > General > Software Update. Please make sure you are connected to a Wi-Fi to avoid.
You can also update to iOS 6.0 by connecting your device to your computer. You will have to update to Apple iTunes 10.7 before you download the iOS update.
You can also download iOS 6.0 for your device and manually update using the following direct links:
- Apple iPhone 5 ( GSM | CDMA )
- Apple iPhone 4S
- Apple iPhone 4 ( GSM | CDMA )
- Apple iPhone 3GS
- Apple new iPad 3 ( GSM | CDMA | WiFi )
- Apple iPad 2 (GSM | CDMA | WiFi)
- Apple iPod Touch ( 4th Gen | 5th Gen )
- Download the appropriate file from the list above.
- Connect your device to your Mac or PC'.
- Select your device and Press Restore while holding down Shift key.(Alt for Mac) and press Restore.
- You can then manually browse and select the downloaded file.
- Wait for the update to complete.
[NOTE] Users you rely on jailbreaking or unlocking your device. Please do not update to iOS 6.0 until a relevant jailbreak method has been posted. For more information on country specific software features here. You can find security related updates on iOS 6.0 here
DJs
All eyes maybe on the Apple iPhone 5, but the Apple iPhone 4S and the Apple iPhone 4 have also recently been discounted. So anyone interested in the older iPhones may want to take a look at this accessory – the iExpander.
The iExpander comes equipped with a battery similar to the one insider your iPhone 4S and doubles your battery life, allowing you to get through a day of extensive use.
Additionally the iExpander features a microSD slot, which supports up to 64GB of microSD storage.
Last but not least the iExpander has an additional LED flash which automatically flashes alongside your camera flash allowing much better low-light photos and videos.
The iExpander is 6.3mm thick and would add that noticeable bulk to your device. However considering the improved battery, flash and microSD support, it may be worth the extra bulk.
The iExpander is a Kickstarter project and anyone interested can back up the project and receiving their iExpander before the end of the year. The final product unlike the prototype is expected to be made of graphite and reinforced nylon, which is both strong and flexible.
source – Kickstarter
iExpander for iPhone offers improved battery life, microSD support and a better flash
Accessories iOS iPhone 4 iPhone 4SThe iExpander comes equipped with a battery similar to the one insider your iPhone 4S and doubles your battery life, allowing you to get through a day of extensive use.
Additionally the iExpander features a microSD slot, which supports up to 64GB of microSD storage.
Last but not least the iExpander has an additional LED flash which automatically flashes alongside your camera flash allowing much better low-light photos and videos.
The iExpander is a Kickstarter project and anyone interested can back up the project and receiving their iExpander before the end of the year. The final product unlike the prototype is expected to be made of graphite and reinforced nylon, which is both strong and flexible.
source – Kickstarter
DJs
It’s been over five years since we met the first iPhone which Steve Jobs described as a combination of three devices – A “widescreen iPod with touch controls”, a “revolutionary mobile phone” and a “breakthrough Internet communicator”.
Today as we get ready to welcome the sixth generation iPhone into our lives, lets take a look at the iPhone announcements over the years.
The first iPhone was unveiled by then CEO Steve Jobs on January 2007 and was subsequently released on June 29, 2007. The device was marketed under the slogan “Apple reinvents the phone”.
The iPhone 3G was the second generation iPhone which was introduced on June 9, 2008 along side iOS 2.0 and the Apple App Store. It included new hardware features, like 3G connectivity and Assisted GPS along with several software improvements like Push email and turn-by-turn navigation
The iPhone 3GS, the third generation iPhone was introduced on June 8, 2009. As its ‘S’ in its name indicates, the 3GS is all about speed. It also introduced video capturing and voice control features.
The iPhone 4, the company’s fourth generation iPhone was introduced on June 7, 2010 alongside iOS 4.0. It introduced new features like its Retina Display, Facetime video calls and an all new design. It also featured a significant speed and performance boost over its predecessor.
Apple introduced their fifth generation iPhone 4S on October 4th, 2011 alongside iOS 5.0. This time the ‘S’ branding referred to Apple’s voice recognition system Siri. The iPhone 4S also featured several speed and performance improvements.
And this brings us to today, October 12, 2012 as we get ready to usher in the sixth generation iPhone. We aren't sure how Apple will choose to name their new device, but we are sure we will be treated to a few surprises.
The new iPhone along side iOS 6.0 will be announced at 1 PM EST, so be sure to visit our live blog and follow the announcement.
source – IntoMobile
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Today as we get ready to welcome the sixth generation iPhone into our lives, lets take a look at the iPhone announcements over the years.
The first iPhone was unveiled by then CEO Steve Jobs on January 2007 and was subsequently released on June 29, 2007. The device was marketed under the slogan “Apple reinvents the phone”.
The new iPhone along side iOS 6.0 will be announced at 1 PM EST, so be sure to visit our live blog and follow the announcement.
source – IntoMobile
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While the Galaxy S III and the iPhone 4S have excellent cameras, this test shows that low light photography is an issue that all these devices face.
The AF assist light on the Lumia 920 shapes the picture and elements like the optical image stabilization, the large f/2.0 aperture and the sensor/optics combo contribute to amazing low light photos.
Nokia is renowned for great camera phones like the Nokia N8 and the Nokia 808 PureView. The Lumia 920 has a lot to love up to especially since it wont feature a Xenon Flash like its siblings. However based on the samples we see Nokia has a great product on their hands and we cant wait until it arrives in the market for some real world testing.
source - WPCentral | PocketLint
[Photography] Nokia Lumia 920 vs. Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Apple iPhone 4S
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The Nokia Lumia 920 comes equipped with PureView Phase 2 which promises to give the device a significant advantage in low-light photography. Nokia wants to prove how good their new device is by comparing it against two of its biggest competitors, the Samsung Galaxy S III and the Apple iPhone 4S in a low light test
While the Galaxy S III and the iPhone 4S have excellent cameras, this test shows that low light photography is an issue that all these devices face.
The AF assist light on the Lumia 920 shapes the picture and elements like the optical image stabilization, the large f/2.0 aperture and the sensor/optics combo contribute to amazing low light photos.
Nokia is renowned for great camera phones like the Nokia N8 and the Nokia 808 PureView. The Lumia 920 has a lot to love up to especially since it wont feature a Xenon Flash like its siblings. However based on the samples we see Nokia has a great product on their hands and we cant wait until it arrives in the market for some real world testing.
source - WPCentral | PocketLint









