Core fans disappointed as latest Apple iPhone found wanting

APPLE’S latest iPhone has left punters wishing for more than a souped-up version of last year’s device, at a time when rival smartphone makers are nipping at its heels.

The iPhone 4S is identical in form to the previous model, disappointing fans who had hoped for a thinner, bigger-screened design. But analysts say the device, revealed by chief executive Tim Cook, sported new features, such as voice commands, to draw in consumers and is still going to be a big draw for Christmas.

It remains to be seen whether the iPhone 4S can stem market share gains by phones running Google’s Android software.