Buyers Guide

T-Mobile iPhone 5 buyers guide

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Apr 12, 2013 a 9:56 am

Today, T-Mobile becomes the fourth and final major US carrier to launch Apple's iPhone 5. If you're thinking of heading down to your local store to pick one up, but you're not sure which exact model is best for you, we're here to help. There are a lot of decisions involved when it comes to buying a new iPhone, or any phone for that matter. Is the iPhone really the best phone for you? Is the iPhone 5 really the best iPhone? Is T-Mobile really the best carrier? Even after you've decided it is and they are, there's still the question of which color and what capacity to get.

Enter iMore's comprehensive iPhone buyers guide. If you need help deciding what to buy, we've got your back. And if you've already decided, just bookmark, email, Facebook, or Tweet this so we can help your friends and family and you can get on with enjoying your new iPhone!

Read the complete iPhone buyers guide now

Apple iOS and Mac gifts: 2012 holiday guide

By Rene Ritchie, Tuesday, Nov 20, 2012 a 10:37 am

We're entering what is, for many, the biggest shopping and gift-giving season of the year, and by virtue of their range, cachet, utility, and joyfulness, Apple gifts are always high on everyone's lists. But whether you're looking for that perfect present for that special someone, or just want to take advantage of the once-a-year sales for yourself, it can be a challenge to figure out exactly which Apple devices to get. When does an iPad mini make more sense than a full iPad? When does a MacBook Air? iPhone 5 or iPod touch? iMac or Mac Pro? Which Apple device is best for you and yours? These are the among the questions we get asked the most often, and with Black Friday just around the corner, here are our answers!

iPhone & iPad Live 285: 2012 iPad buyers guide

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Mar 15, 2012 a 7:06 pm

Waiting for your new iPad to arrive? Whether you're standing by the door or standing in line, here's something for you to listen to. Nothing like a tasty podcast snack to help the time pass!

Georgia, Seth, and Rene help you pick out your new iPad with complete buying advice on color, storage capacity, and 3G/LTE data networks, along with app, game, case, and accessory compatibility tips. And a special appearance from Phil! This is iPhone & iPad Live!

New iPad vs BlackBerry PlayBook vs Amazon Kindle Fire: Which should you get?

By Simon Sage, Tuesday, Mar 13, 2012 a 11:45 am

With the new iPad around the corner, there are lots of people wondering if now is the time to jump into the wonderful world of tablets. Of course, the new iPad will be the first one many first timers will look at. Many savvy shoppers, however, will also take a look at the alternatives before taking the plunge. That's especially true of low-cost alternatives like the BlackBerry PlayBook, Amazon Kindle Fire, and smattering of other bargain bin Android tablets (like the $100 ZTE Optik). The question is simple: how much are you willing to spend, and what value can you get for your money?

2012 iPad buyers guide

By Rene Ritchie, Friday, Mar 9, 2012 a 7:48 pm

Everything you need to know before buying the new iPad, including how to pick your model, storage capacity, color, and 3G or 4G LTE carrier!

Considering the new iPad but interested in more information before taking the plunge? Should you buy the 2012, third generation iPad at all, or would you be better off with last year's, discounted iPad 2, or another tablet entirely? If you do decide to buy the new iPad, which model do you need, 16, 32, or 64GB? Which color, white or black? And if you go for the 4G LTE version, which network is better, AT&T or Verizon?

This is our 2012 iPad buyers guide. If you have questions, iMore has answers! And if you already know what you're getting, keep think link handy to mail, tweet, or Facebook your friends and family -- we'll help them out so you don't have to!

Buy vs upgrade vs skip: Should you get the new iPad?

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 a 5:22 pm

If you don't have an iPad, is the new iPad worth making it your first? If you already have an original iPad or iPad 2, is the new iPad worth upgrading to? How about if you're using a BlackBery, webOS, or Android tablet, or a Windows netbook? To buy, to upgrade, or to skip and wait for the next one (or something else) is the bottom line for all of us. Is the new iPad just an iterative update or a must have, and for whom?

16GB vs 32GB vs 64GB: Which new iPad storage capacity should you get?

By Georgia, Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 a 2:05 pm

So you've decided to take the plunge and get the new iPad and you've chosen both the carrier and the color you want, but you aren't sure which storage capacity size to go with? The difference between 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB isn't just how much stuff you can put on it, but $100-$200 in up front costs, so it's worth thinking about.

Here's the breakdown.

Black vs white: Which new iPad should you choose?

By Rene Ritchie, Thursday, Mar 8, 2012 a 12:49 pm

Picking between one of two color options, black or white, for the new iPad might seem trivial or simply a matter of personal taste, but it's a question we get asked a lot. While the black and white iPads are otherwise identical in terms of size and weight, storage capacities, carriers, there are a few points to consider.

How to sell your old iPad before upgrading to the new iPad 3

By Andrew Wray, Tuesday, Feb 28, 2012 a 5:01 pm

You've decided you're going to buy an iPad 3, sight unseen, the moment Apple lets you give them your money, and you want to get a jumpstart on selling your old iPad before the market gets saturated? No problem! If you're not handing it down to a friend or family member, or keeping it around the office as a backup device, why not get some cash back and put it towards the purchase of Apple's next big tablet device? It's a relatively straight forward process, but there are some things to be careful about, so here's how to get started.

iPhone 4S launching December 16 in Russia, Brazil, Taiwan, more

By Andrew Wray, Friday, Dec 2, 2011 a 8:02 pm

On December 16, Apple will continue the international roll out of the iPhone 4S, launching it in Russia, Brazil, Taiwan, South Africa, the Philippines, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

MacRumors points to a number of confirmations that Apple is set to rollout the iPhone 4S in several additional countries on December 16th. The list includes Russia and Brazil, two of the world's most populated countries, which should bolster sales outside of the US.