Iphone 3G S, iphone just got even better

Armaan Bhati — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:11:58 +0000

The awaited 3rd generation of iphone is finally here “Iphone 3G S”, and mind the word “S” it stands for “SPEED !!!” . Packed with more speed, apps, and more than 100 new cool features.

So here we go with the review.

1. Speed

As already suggested the alphabet “S” in the name is for speed, and according to Apple this one is about 2 times faster than the previous generations.

With a new inbuilt processor, of 600MHz (better than the previous generations of 412MHz) this machine works like a charm. Iphone 3G S also reveals 256MB of RAM inside twice of first and second generation iphones.

The launching messages is 2.1 faster, load the NY Times in Safari: 2.9 times faster. It also consumes less, which has an impact on the improved battery life.

2. Camera

When I used the previous generations of iphone, one the biggest flaw that i wanted fix was the camera, with a price tag of 200$ (30,000Rs in India) you can surely expect a better camera than a 2 megapixel. So Apple keeping its user’s demand in mind added one more new hardware. They increased the resolution to 3 mgpxl and it can even take videos. This is what they added.

3 Megapixels sensor.
New camera, with auto focus, auto exposure, and auto white balance.
You can also tap to focus, changing white balance in the process. That is really neat, if you ask me.
Special macro and low light modes.
The camera also supports photo and video geotagging.
Any application can access all the camera functions now.
It supports video, 30 frames per second VGA with auto focus, auto white balance, and auto exposure.
You can trim the video shot just using your finger, then share it via MMS, email, MobileMe and YouTube.

3. Connectivity

Other good thing about “S” is that it supports faster 7.2 Mbps 3G. Although This fast speeds are not available in India, but it’s always good to have an added feature . “S” has everything you would possible need to connect to the outer world.

Three band UMTS/HSDPA.
Four band GSM/EDGE.
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g.
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
3G 7.2 Mbps.

4. Graphics and design

The new iPhone 3GS includes new 3D graphics support in hardware. This means faster and more complicated 3D games.
Same 3.5-inch widescreen multitouch display, but this time it has a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
Same design as before, including the glossy finish of the back (so much for all the rumors about the matte back.)
Same size as the old iPhone 3G: 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.48 inches.
The weight increases a bit: One ounce to 4.8 ounces (135 grams vs 133 grams).
Greener materials: Arsenic-free glass, BDF-free, Mercury-free LCD.

5. Other New Features

It has a magnetometer, which works with a Compass application, third parties, and it is integrated into the new Google maps app, showing your orientation with a small semitransparent cone.
Voice control. You can now talk with your iPhone, Enterprise-style. You can instruct it to play similar songs to the one you are playing, or call people. All you have to do is ask.
Nike + support built in.
Supports accessibility features, like zooming on text, inverting video, and voice over when you touch whatever text is on screen.

6. Battery

One of the new features of the iphone is increased battery life.

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
Talk time:

Up to 12 hours on 2G

Up to 5 hours on 3G

Standby time: Up to 300 hours
Internet use:

Up to 5 hours on 3G

Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi

Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 30 hours

7. Price and availability

$199 for 16GB version.
$299 for 32GB version.
Available on June 19th

For India the price is not yet confirmed, but 9th August if most probably the official release date in India.

For more details on release date in your country go here

To compare iphone 3G and iphone 3G S go here

- Vikram

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Iphone 3G S, iphone just got even better