Apple iPhone 4S now free on-contract in wake of iPhone 5c reveal

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http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/09/iphone4s-free.jpg (http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/10/apple-iphone-4s-discounted/)Just yesterday, the venerable iPhone 4S (http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/iphone-4s-review/) sat as Apple's mid-tier smartphone, but now it's moving into a new role as the company's go-to option for budget seekers: an 8GB iPhone 4S is now free on-contract. The news follows this morning's introduction of theiPhone 5c (http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/10/apple-announces-the-iphone-5c/) ($99), which brings a dash of color to Apple's mid-range and replaces the iPhone 5. A similar discount is also in effect for the unlocked iPhone 4S, which now sells for $450 outright for the new 8GB model. Alongside the price drop, the continuation of the iPhone 4S brings a reprieve for Apple's legacy 30-pin dock connector (http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/12/iphone-5-vs-iphone-4s-lightning-dock-connector-hands-on-comparison/), which is an important consideration for compatibility-minded folks. Naturally, you won't find all the latest goodies -- or even LTE -- in this 2-year old smartphone, but living behind the curve sure is easier on the wallet.

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