Aug 19, 2016 04:42 PM
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The third time’s the charm for the new iPhone 3G S, the latest addition to Apple Inc.’s successful smartphone family that has sold more than 20 million units in less than two years.
the iPhone 3G S delivers a handful of improvements over its predecessors. It’s not flawless, however, but awfully close.
Before we get into what’s new though, here’s a quick primer on what hasn’t changed. As with the iPhone 3G, the new iPhone has integrated GSM/EDGE/HSPA cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth and “accelerometer” sensors that automatically rotate the view of the screen to fit the way the device is held horizontally or vertically. And, of course, you also get access to Apple’s extraordinary App Store(part of iTunes) to download more than 50, 000 applications(bite-sized programs) on-demand – all of which extend the smartphone’s functionality, turning it into a day planner, running stock ticker, restaurant finder and more. The height of convenience, these apps can be easily snagged directly through the phone’s wireless connection itself or via a PC or Mac(and then synchronize with the device).
Similar to Google-powered Android phones such as the T-Mobile G1, the iPhone 3G S now includes a digital compass to provide longitude and latitude and aid with navigation(the red triangle points north). Now, when you launch Google Maps(included with purchase) the screen will automatically rotate to match the direction you’re facing, a boon for those speeding to an important lunch date or meeting.
Other notable improvements include longer battery life(now up to 30 hours for music playback), Nike+ iPod support(use the sensor, sold separately, to track your time, distance and calories burned) and, in the near future, laptop tethering(connect the handset to your Mac or PC via USB or Bluetooth to surf the Net when no Wi-Fi is available), or the ability to use the device as a high-speed wireless modem.
Pros: Faster speeds Better optics Longer battery life Video recording Voice control
Cons: Camera still not on par with other smartphones No expandable memory
