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Mobile carrier AT&T has confirmed that it received over 200,000 pre-orders for Apple's recently unveiled iPhone 4S, just 12 hours after opening it to pre-orders, making it "the most successful iPhone launch" ever.

Google, briefly, let slip the release date of its iOS 5, iPhone 4S killing Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, leading to fresh speculation of an Apple vs Google showdown this October.

Welcome to this weeks IBTimes Top Ten Tech Articles and Rumours. Congratulations to the technology team who have worked around the clock to cover all the events this week, although we did quite enjoy staying late to cover the Lets talk iPhone conference! Our thoughts go out to Steve Jobs, who made our jobs as technology journalists that much more fun, he will be sorely missed.

It had to happen eventually, and to be honest we're surprised that it's taken this long, but drivers can now enjoy being bossed around by Jeremy Clarkson.

Following a recent spat of "leaked" reports regarding Google's fabled Nexus Prime smartphone, a new batch of "evidence" has appeared indicating the device will be released 27 October, placing its release just weeks after Apple's iPhone 4S.

Wanting to pre-order a shiny new iPhone 4S, but confused by the almost limitless number of offers, tariffs and carriers? Never fear, here at the IB Times we've done the hard work for you and compiled a guide to the best iPhone 4S deals available in the UK.You're welcome.

Fresh reports have emerged suggesting Google's Nexus Prime smartphone will be revealed on 11 October, placing it in the same release date window as Apple's recently unveiled iPhone 4S.

Apple has made its newest iPhone, the iPhone 4S, available for pre-order pegging the device with a concrete 14 October release date.

The late Steve Jobs has left Apple with a legacy that promises to shape technology for years to come, after he told colleagues that there are at least four years' of products in the pipeline.

The official Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson is to be released ahead of schedule, available to pre-order now on Amazon and set to be released on October 24.

Sprint has confirmed it will be making Apple's newest iPhone, the iPhone 4S, available for pre-order from 7 October.

With Apple's iconic co-founded now deceased, the IBTimes pays tribute to the tech-genius, sharing a video showing Steve Jobs discuss his fears and beliefs about dying.

Steve Jobs Dead: Key Events in His Life (PHOTOS)

Wikipedia has temporarily disabled its Italian site in protest against a privacy law forcing websites to correct content deemed damaging to a person's image within 48 hours of a complaint being made.

Forza 4 is due to be released exclusively for Xbox 360 on October 14, but the IBTimes managed to get some hands-on time with the game set to steal victory from Gran Turismo 5 in the racing sim genre.

With Steve Jobs having succumbed to his longstanding health problems, the question of whether Apple will be able retain its hold on the market without its iconic co-founder comes to the fore.

Following the death of Apple's iconic co-founder Steve Jobs, the IBTimes collects a series of videos showcasing Jobs' ideas on life, death and all things Apple.

With many still struggling to come to terms with the death of Steve Jobs, Facebook scammers have wasted no time in cashing in on the pioneer's death, by offering to give away 50 free iPads.

With Steve Jobs having succumbed to his ongoing health problems, speculation has once again arisen questioning whether Apple will be able retain its hold on the market without its iconic co-founder.

One aspect of Steve Jobs' career which is often overlooked is his involvement with Pixar and Disney, the Apple CEO co-founded Pixar and, after selling it to Disney, became the Walt Disney Company's largest single shareholder.

With news just breaking that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has passed away, Microsoft's Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer have issued statements praising their fallen adversary.

Steve Jobs death at the age of 56 brings to an end one of the most pioneering lives in technological history.

Aside from the must-have products and one of the biggest corporate turnarounds in history, Jobs was also known for his speeches. Whether he was announcing a new product, giving a TV interview, or addressing a gathering of university students, Jobs always had a truly remarkable way with words. Below are ten of his most memorable quotes.

We take a look at the rollercoaster ride that was Steve Jobs. The ups and downs are numerous, from Jobs getting sacked, to becoming CEO of Apple Inc.

The deluge of tweets following Steve Jobs' death Wednesday overwhelmed Twitter, leading to the dreaded "Fail Whale."

Following the death of Apple's iconic former leader Steve Jobs, President Barack Obama has joined fans across the world tweeting his own eulogy to Apple's fallen icon.

Apple’s chairman and ex-CEO has been found dead just a few hours ago days after the iPhone 4S launch.

The co- founder and former CEO of Apple has passed away after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer and following complications, resulting in several leaves of absence, before stepping down as CEO in Auguest of this year.

Samsung Wants iPhone4S Banned in Europe .Samsung wants Apple’s iPhone4S banned in Europe due to a patent infringement the company has announced Wednesday.