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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...
Here is the most important part of this review. Personally, if you have the iPhone 3G, I wouldn't bother upgrading. That is of course if speed and a compass don't matter to you. It's not worth the minimal of $200 just to have those features and to be l...
In summary, the Apple iPhone 3G S is a minor refresh and upgrade from the iPhone 3G, so if you're a 3G owner, you really won't need to upgrade since most of these features will be available via the free iPhone 3.0 software update coming on June 17th. H...
A faster, more responsive iPhone, now with many features wed been asking for, like voice dialing, MMS and video recording. ...
Same old iPhone design, inside and out. Needs more buttons. Messaging apps not powerful enough to take on the leaders in the field, like RIMs BlackBerry. ...
If youre already in love with your iPhone and you have a few hundred bucks to spend, the Apple iPhone 3GS is a no-brainer. The performance gains are huge, especially in complicated apps like games and the Web browser. The iPhone was already a leader...
Abstract: After just a few hours of use, we can tell whats important about this iPhone upgrade: Speed. Nothing else matters, much. Only one member of the Tom’s team was eligible for the iPhone 3GS upgrade on June 19. Thanks to him, we bring you this report on ...
Abstract: In case you are standing in line today at an Apple Store, I wanted to say a few things about the new iPhone 3G S. 1. Id love to get the new iPhone 3G S, but I dont qualify for the discount until December 29, 2009. As an early adopter of both previo...
Abstract: You may have noticed today's review of the Palm Pre. While I strongly suggest reading it if you're at all interested, I do have some new data for your consumption. After the announcement of the iPhone 3GS I posted an article discussing the hardware sp...
Published: 2009-06-19, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: The first new US iPhone 3GS users are picking up their handsets today, and SlashGear is among them. We’ve been down at the Apple Store in NYC this morning, and have been eagerly playing with the new smartphone to see whether all the hype was worth it....
Abstract: Since Apple announced the iPhone 3G S at WWDC 2009, the buzz has been non-stop. There are obviously those Apple fanboys that are hyping this as the Third Coming, as well as those who are a bit more skeptical as to if the speed boost is truly real, an...
Abstract: PALO ALTO, Calif. -- I picked up my new iPhone 3G S at the store early today, and after several hours of testing, Im impressed so far. Not only did I find it a lot faster than the 3G for loading applications, I also quickly came to appreciate its new...
The Apple iPhone 3G S is a relatively minor upgrade from last years iPhone 3G. It increases processor speed, adds more memory, bumps the megapixel count up from two to three, and adds video recording. Discussing it solely as a camera, not as a phon...
