iPhone 4

Three more regional carriers get to sell the iPhone next Friday

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 18, 2016

You can add Bluegrass Cellular, Golden State Cellular and Nex-Tech Wireless to your list of regional wireless operators that get to carry the iPhone in the United States, alongside the big three carriers (AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint).

According to the press releases out this morning, these wireless operators will offer both the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S beginning next Friday, May 18, with $50 discounts.

Both handsets will require a standard two-year commitment and will be priced at $149 for the entry-level 16GB iPhone 4S model and $49 for its predecessor, the 8GB iPhone 4...

Walmart denies dropping iPhone 4/4S prices dramatically

Cody Lee ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

Among the third-party retailers that sell Apple's handset, Walmart typically has some of the lowest prices. In fact, it's been selling 16GB versions of the iPhone 4S for just $188 since last November. And it looks like it's about to get a lot cheaper.

Cult of Mac has learned that Walmart is dropping the price of Apple's latest smartphone (AT&T model) down to $114 with a 2-year agreement. It also appears that the retail chain is lowering the price of its 8GB iPhone 4 as well, down to $34.

Unfortunately, discounts were a glitch in the system, Walmart confirmed in an official statement...

pod2g now running iOS 5.1 untethered jailbreak on iPhone 4

Cody Lee ∙ May 3, 2012

Things are starting to pick up regarding the iOS 5.1 jailbreak, as we've just received word that pod2g has hit another major milestone in his efforts to hack the latest version of Apple's software.

The security expert just tweeted "Heya! My iPhone 4 running iOS 5.1 is now untethered :-)" This is good news, considering the only jailbreak currently available for iOS 5.1 is tethered...

Gevey releases new Ultra 5.1 SIM interposer for the iPhone 4

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

We've recently seen some great options surface for unlocking our iPhones. For instance, AT&T recently started unlocking off-contract handsets. And then of course there is the new SAM method that popped up over the weekend.

But the competition hasn't stopped GEVEY from releasing a new SIM interposer. In fact, it's stepping up its game. The new Ultra 5.1 for the GSM iPhone 4 supports more basebands and has more features than ever before...

How to unlock any jailbroken iPhone on iOS 5.0 or later on any baseband [Video]

Jeff Benjamin ∙ April 22, 2012

Unlocking the iPhone 4S, and the iPhone 4 just got a whole lot easier thanks to the SAM package unlock revealed earlier this morning.

After alerting you guys to the news, we went into out labs and started testing this for ourselves. After a few failures, we were finally able to come up with a reliable method for making this work every time.

The good news is that this will likely become even easier as time goes on, and needless steps are eliminated. We're already to the point where we can switch back and forth between our AT&T SIM card and our T-Mobile SIM card without having to reconfigure anything. It's pretty awesome.

Check inside for our full tutorial that shows how to unlock any iPhone on iOS 5 or higher (running any baseband) using the SAM jailbreak package...

Some Apple Stores replacing iPhone 4 models with iPhone 4S

Cody Lee ∙ April 15, 2012

9to5Mac is reporting this weekend that Apple is experiencing "atypical inventory shortages" of white 16GB iPhone 4 replacement units. As a result, it seems like [at least] some iPhone 4 users seeking hardware replacements could be in for a nice surprise.

According to the report, Apple has instructed some of its Apple Store Genius Bars to start replacing problematic white 16GB iPhone 4 models with compatible iPhone 4S units...

How to Enable OmniFocus Siri Reminders on iPhone 4

Guest Author ∙ Updated April 18, 2018

OmniFocus for iPhone is a great productivity tool. With Apple’s new iPhone OS came integration with Reminders and Siri. When enabled, OmniFocus will check the Reminders app for new tasks, add them to your Inbox, and remove them from your Reminders list. This holds true for Reminders created using Siri in addition to those entered manually.

However, for some reason, The Omni Group limited the powerful new iOS 5 integration to iPhone 4S users. The good news is if you’re an iPhone 4 user, you can enable Reminders and Siri integration with a little bit of preference file editing. This trick does not affect the OmniFocus app’s performance, stability or existing functionality. Here’s how to do it…

Confirmed: AT&T now unlocking out of contract iPhones

Cody Lee ∙ April 8, 2012

On Friday, a rumor surfaced that AT&T was going to start unlocking out of contract iPhones for its subscribers. This is a big departure from the typical trials and tribulations you have to go through to unlock the handset, so we had to test it out.

I'm an AT&T customer, with an iPhone 4 that's been out of contract for quite some time, so I decided to give the carrier a call. And sure enough — at least judging from my experience — the company appears to be unlocking old iPhones...

Forget wallet-case combos, this money clip attaches directly to your iPhone

Cody Lee ∙ March 29, 2012

If you're looking for a way to combine your wallet with your iPhone's carrying case, there are dozens of options. We've even covered a number of wallet-case combos right here on iDB.

But if you haven't come across a case that tickles your fancy, you might want to check this out. The iPhone Money Clip, made by Poddities, attaches directly to your iPhone 4 or 4S...

Don’t want your free bumper case? Claim your $15 Antennagate settlement now

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated June 13, 2016

Remember Antennagate? As you know, a settlement was reached in the class-action lawsuit concerning the signal attenuation issue stemming from the iPhone 4 antenna design. The settlement includes Apple issuing a free iPhone bumper case or $15 to eligible iPhone 4 owners in the United States.

In case you don't want a free bumper case for your device, you can now register for a $15 cash payment at the official Antennagate class action settlement website which has just gone live. As always, there are some caveats worth pointing out...

Target knocking $25 off the iPhone 4S this month

Cody Lee ∙ March 22, 2012

Those who haven't picked up Apple's latest handset yet might be interested in this deal. 9to5Mac is reporting that some Target locations are taking $25 dollars off of multiple iPhone 4S models through the end of the month.

The site received a photo from a tipster showing the discount on an in-store advertisement at a store in Orlando, FL. And according to the ad, the deal applies to both 16GB and 32GB models, as well as all three carrier versions...

This mod will make your iPhone shine, literally

Cody Lee ∙ Updated January 25, 2016

This is pretty cool. The folks over at iPatch, a UK-based iPhone repair shop, have come up with an interesting hardware mod that turns the headphone jack on your iPhone 4/4S into an LED flashlight.

If you recognize the name iPatch, it's probably because it's the same team that brought us the glowing Apple logo mod for the iPhone 4 last year. And now it's back with the "headphone jack torch..."