While everyone was clamoring over the iPhone 5 today, Apple also dropped another bomb on the market: The iPhone 4 will now be free on contract from AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.
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Now the iPhone 4 will take the spot as the lowest-tier Apple device you can buy new from a wireless carrier. The iPhone 4 was a major leap in design and display over the now-discontinued 3GS, so we’re sure average consumers will be happy with the news.
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The iPhone 4S, which is a great device as well, will now run $99 with a two-year contract from carriers.
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