October 1, 2011: Simply days earlier than it’s to be publicly unveiled, the identify of the iPhone 4s is revealed on-line.

The most recent iTunes beta inadvertently spills the beans on the brand new identify. The code additionally reveals that Apple’s new handset will are available in black and white coloration choices.

iPhone 4s leaks

The iPhone 4s was the final iPhone launched whereas Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs was alive. The second iPhone “S” mannequin, it adopted 2009’s iPhone 3GS.

It cemented Apple’s technique of releasing main full-number iPhone refreshes each two years. Intervening years introduced marginal “S” upgrades centered on improved internals.

With that stated, the iPhone 4s was an amazing handset. The final iPhone that Jobs labored on instantly, its characteristic set included a speedier A5 chip, an improved 8-megapixel digicam with 1080p HD video recording, and — most importantly — Apple’s new AI digital assistant, Siri.

Apple leak doesn’t harm iPhone 4s gross sales

Unsurprisingly, the untimely reveal of the iPhone 4s’ identify and look did nothing to harm the gadget’s reputation. The Siri cellphone arrived at a time when the world was beginning to go iPhone loopy. For the one time in Apple historical past, this iPhone debuted as its predecessor’s gross sales continued to construct.

Issues solely elevated because of Jobs’ premature dying on the age of 56, simply a few days earlier than the iPhone 4s went on sale.

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