The Apple iPhone 3G is one of the most eagerly anticipated devices to hit the market since… the original iPhone. It differs only marginally from its predecessor in looks and feel but there are a number of significant improvements beneath the surface.
Top of the list is that the new phone has GPS functions that advance the software previously built into the device. The iPhone GPS can guess your location based on how close you are to mobile phone masts, its mapping is more accurate and other functions such as traffic updates and restaurant reviews could be added in line with third party developers. The addition of third party applications could make the iPhone 3G capable of a wider range of functions than have ever previously been seen on a mobile device.
Thanks to 3G technologies, the new iPhone is said to be three times faster when downloading content from the internet compared to the original device. This high speed mobile internet access will appeal to gaming enthusiasts with crisp graphics and the chance for developers to sell games on the iTunes platform.
It features a new App store, which allows you to download applications directly on to your iPhone, with a huge range of widgets. It also retains the iPhone applications that garnered the first generation model such notoriety including the ability to function as an iPod; and the intuitive user interface, which has become the hallmark for the iPhone.
Despite featuring more technology, the Apple iPhone 3G is lighter than its predecessor, replacing the aluminium rear casing with a convex black plastic back. With 3G wireless network support, the iPhone 3G is better suited to the UK market and its competitive pricing brings it in line with other smartphones available from the likes of Nokia and Blackberry.
There are criticisms of the device, however. There has been no storage capacity increase and the iPhone’s 3G radio does not support HSPA speeds, meaning you won’t be able to upload pictures or emails as quickly as you can on other mobile phones. In addition, there is no stereo Bluetooth and no multi-media messaging service (MMS) so you can’t send video, audio or images to your friends. There is also no video recording and no instant messaging software included. Some of these features may be added at a later date by third parties but that can’t be guaranteed.
Perhaps the biggest criticism is that Apple has failed to advance its camera. Many of the world’s top devices have cameras ranging between three and five megapixels, whereas the iPhone 3G only offers a basic two-megapixels.
Nevertheless, this iPhone takes the brand forward and vindicates those who chose to hold back when the initial device was launched in November 2007.
Top of the list is that the new phone has GPS functions that advance the software previously built into the device. The iPhone GPS can guess your location based on how close you are to mobile phone masts, its mapping is more accurate and other functions such as traffic updates and restaurant reviews could be added in line with third party developers. The addition of third party applications could make the iPhone 3G capable of a wider range of functions than have ever previously been seen on a mobile device.
Thanks to 3G technologies, the new iPhone is said to be three times faster when downloading content from the internet compared to the original device. This high speed mobile internet access will appeal to gaming enthusiasts with crisp graphics and the chance for developers to sell games on the iTunes platform.
It features a new App store, which allows you to download applications directly on to your iPhone, with a huge range of widgets. It also retains the iPhone applications that garnered the first generation model such notoriety including the ability to function as an iPod; and the intuitive user interface, which has become the hallmark for the iPhone.
Despite featuring more technology, the Apple iPhone 3G is lighter than its predecessor, replacing the aluminium rear casing with a convex black plastic back. With 3G wireless network support, the iPhone 3G is better suited to the UK market and its competitive pricing brings it in line with other smartphones available from the likes of Nokia and Blackberry.
There are criticisms of the device, however. There has been no storage capacity increase and the iPhone’s 3G radio does not support HSPA speeds, meaning you won’t be able to upload pictures or emails as quickly as you can on other mobile phones. In addition, there is no stereo Bluetooth and no multi-media messaging service (MMS) so you can’t send video, audio or images to your friends. There is also no video recording and no instant messaging software included. Some of these features may be added at a later date by third parties but that can’t be guaranteed.
Perhaps the biggest criticism is that Apple has failed to advance its camera. Many of the world’s top devices have cameras ranging between three and five megapixels, whereas the iPhone 3G only offers a basic two-megapixels.
Nevertheless, this iPhone takes the brand forward and vindicates those who chose to hold back when the initial device was launched in November 2007.
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