Unlocked iPhone 4S launches in U.S., international launch in Hong Kong, South Korea, and more
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Apple's iPhone 4S is now available factory unlocked in the U.S. from Apple.com. Why it took until November when countries like Canada and the UK got unlocked models at launch, who knows? But if you've been waiting to go contract and SIM-lock free, now's your chance! (Reminder: Only the GSM/AT&T version is available unlocked, not the CDMA/Verizon/Sprint version).
Apple has also launched the iPhone 4S in 13 more countries, namely Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, El Salvador, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Malta, Montenegro, New Zealand, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Romania and South Korea.
If you grabbed a new iPhone 4S today, let us know where and which model you got! And if you need more information to help you decide and get up to speed, check out:
iPhone 4S Features
iPhone 4S Buyers Guide
- Should you get an iPhone 4S?
- Spec Wars: iPhone 4S vs. Samsung Galaxy S II vs. BlackBerry Bold 9900 vs. HTC Titan vs. Pre3
- iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, or iPhone 3GS: Which should you get?
- AT&T vs. Verizon vs. Sprint: Which iPhone 4S should you choose?
- Verizon and Sprint iPhone 4S and the limitations of CDMA
- 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB: Which iPhone 4S capacity should you get?
- Black or white: Which iPhone 4S color should you choose?
- How to sell your old iPhone before upgrading to the iPhone 4S
iPhone 4 Starters Guide
- iPhone 4S glossary
- How to setup your new iPhone 4S
- How to transfer your data over from your old iPhone to your new iPhone 4S
- How to transfer your data over from your old Android, BlackBerry, webOS or Windows Phone to your new iPhone
- iPhone 4S tips and how-tos
- iPhone Live! podcasts (with video!)
iPhone 4S apps
iPhone 4S accessories
iPhone 4S help
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Just ordered my from Amazon. Hope it doesnt dissapoints me since its my first iPhone ever (switched from a Blackberry 9810).
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You won't be disappointed, in fact you will wonder why you didn't switch over sooner! :)
Will Apple unlock your iPhone for a fee? If not, is there a way to unlock without jailbreaking?
the question is I am on T-mobile and ell they dont have the I-phone I dont know if the unlocked version will have the T-mobile Frequencies for 3G? or still will be 2G?
I´ve been waiting for this does anybody knows how much will it cost unlocked?
$649 for the 16GB model, $749 for the 32GB version, and $849 for the 64GB
I thought i read somewhere on here that all iphone 4s's were the same, both gsm and cdma, how would an unlocked one be only gsm?
I thought i read somewhere on here that all iphone 4s's were the same, both gsm and cdma, how would an unlocked one be only gsm?
Just dropped $850 + tax on mine.
Says 1-2 week shipping.
Ordered my unlocked 4s on 11/11. The order is still "processing" and says "delivers November 28 - December 5."
Ordered on 11/11 and estimated delivery date is 11/28.
Ordered my unlocked 4s on 11/11. The order is still "processing" and says "delivers November 28 - December 5."
hi,can i ask a question,my sister in Vietnam want to buy the international iphone 4s but i know they dont sell it here but if i buy the unlocked one,can i use it with the carrier in VN(they use GSM and sim card like Tmobile)and where should i buy it, at apple store