Testseek.co.uk have collected 231 expert reviews of the Apple iPhone 3Gs and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iPhone 3Gs.
June 2009
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The editors liked
Faster and more powerful
New features and holes in spec plugged
Larger hard disk
Same skyhigh AV performance
Classleading interface
Easy access to the iTunes store for apps and content
ICloud support for wireless backups and syncing
Useful new features such as copy and paste
Improved speed
Faster data access
Vodafone network is zippy
Great tariffs
Unmatched app choice
Peerless interface
Great touchscreen
Faster processor
IPhone 3.0 software
Camera with autofocus
Very fast and responsive
The greaseproof screen is a great innovation
Battery life is no longer a big issue
Improved camera and video work well
Bright
High-quality fingerprint-resistant touchscreen
Extremely fast and responsive
Built-in GPS and compass
Voice control for phone dialing and music
Decent autofocus camera with SD video capability
All the new features of iPhone OS 3.0 Software Up...
Very easy to use with great tools and features
The faster processor speeds and the upgraded camera
As well as all the extra goodies Apple has given us with the iPhone 3.0 firmware
Faster / Better battery life
Improved photo results / Video / Simple editing
App Store
Applications for everything
OS developed for total touch experience
Bluetooth / Can serve as a modem (paid service)
Often replicated
Never bettered
The Apple remains the daddy of the touchscreen world.
Much quicker
With a great camera
Very powerful
Brilliant operating system
It’s that S. It stands for speed
And is what really pushes the new iPhone ahead of the crowd. Opening apps on Apple’s new baby is lightening quick. In a couple of seconds you can zip between functions
Search through e-mails
Find your locati...
Finally adds common mobile phone features like multimedia messaging
Video recording and voice dialling
Runs faster
Promised battery life is longer
Multimedia quality continues to shine
User interface
Simplicity
Compass improves mapping
Many small improvements to the fantastic iPhone 3G
Speedy performance
Unrivalled usability
Speedy HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity
Multitouch capability
TV
Movies and music available via iTunes
Huge range of apps available from the App Store
Improved battery life
Video recording and editing functionality
The editors didn't like
It'
S not cheap
No front-facing camera
No HD video recording
Average camera performance
8GB of built in memory with no microSD card slot
Design
The iPhone 3GS 8GB has the curvier
Original iPhone design
Which many people still prefer over the sharper angles of the
Price
O2 charge for bolt-on
Still no decent camera
No Flash support
Stale design
Still no multitasking
Poor coverage at times
Expensive to upgrade to
Internet tethering costs extra
Battery life doesnt seem to have been improved
We really cant think of one worth mentioning although it isnt cheap
But we all knew that
Soft-looking video
Voice Control lacks some polish
Onboard video trimming is destructive
Requires two-year commitment to AT&T Wireless for lowest prices.
Calendar synchronisation is limited and the 3GS can work out very expensive
Its a little expensive
Theres still no flash compatibility on the internet browser and wed also love a flash to take some better night photos
No zoom
No flash
Voice control is imprecise
No memory extension
No text message delivery alert
No FM tuner
While it has certainly been improved
The camera remains the iPhone’s Achilles heel.
It's not cheap – if you're paying for it that is...
Looks the same as the old iPhone 3G
Expensive
Poor battery life
On the software side
The iPhone 3G S fails to delivery anything drastically different to its older (and identically designed) cousin
The iPhone 3G. That's not exactly a bad thing
Considering the older software was already starting high up on the cu...
Many small improvements to the fantastic iPhone 3G; speedy performance; unrivalled usability; speedy HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity; multitouch capability; TV, movies and music available via iTunes; huge range of apps available from the App Store; improved battery life; video recording and editing functionality
No FM radio or podcast subscriptions; no Flash support in the browser; few apps can run simultaneously; lack of customisation options; basic camera settings; no camera flash; expensive
Apple has put the icing on the cake with the iPhone 3G S, adding many of the smaller features that we missed on the previous model. It's not a huge change from the iPhone 3G, so look carefully at the hardware before upgrading or investing in this expe...
Abstract: Video review: Evolution, not revolution – the ‘S’ fixes the iPhone’s hardware flaws and the 3.0 software keeps it way ahead of its rivals ...
Abstract: Verdict: The new iPhone is a superb piece of design and engineering. Its expensive, however, and we dont like Apples closed software system. Apples new iPhone may look identical to the earlier 3G model, but the S in the name stands for speed...
Its true that the iPhone 3GS brings over only incrementing changes, theres nothing ground breaking about it. But before everything else, the newly introduced changes on both software AND hardware level will make the new iPhone 3GS a more balanced sma...
An improved 3MP (Mega-pixel) camera and increased speed keeps the iPhone near the top of the Smartphone list
No option to expand memory and no strong multitasking capabilities
For a fast phone with a vast selection of apps, multimedia features and large memory the Apple iPhone 32 GB is one of the top choices for smartphones...
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Published: 2017-03-18, Author: Sam , review by: lifewire.com
Amazing display, Great speed, Fantastic camera
Pricey, Glass back can easily shatter
With the iPhone 3GS, Apple has built on top of the terrific hardware and user experience of the iPhone 3G. I see the iPhone 3GS as a must-upgrade for first-generation iPhone owners and those using other cell phones.For iPhone 3G users, the choice to upgra...
Abstract: The iPhone 3GS is the newest, most advanced iPhone that takes standard SIM cards. It has a 3 MP camera, a GPS and a new magnetic compass built in. It works great with iOS 6, in fact, my iPhone 3GS is much faster with iOS 6 ...
Abstract: I can't remember exactly what day I got my iPhone 3GS . Really, I can't. It was that long ago. I know that I got it shortly after it launched in June of 2009 and that it replaced my tank of a smartphone at the time, the BlackBerry 7130c. Yes, I once used ...
