Apple today introduced the upgraded iPhone 3G S which is twice as fast as the iPhone 3G and it also comes with built-in support for 7.2 HSPDA for faster web browsing at WWDC 2009. The new model takes advantage of the OpenGL ES 2.0 standard for enabling high quality 3D graphics, gaming and applications that require lots of graphics.
The new iPhone has longer battery life, 3 megapixel autofocus camera, video recording and hands free voice control features. The 3MP camera can take pictures while adjusting the focus, exposure, contrast and color automatically for best possible pictures. Also the automatic macro focus mode takes care of the close up shots.
Another revolutionary feature in the iPhone 3G S is the Voice Control feature that offers hands free operation for both iPod and iPhone functions. Voice Control feature allows the user to issue voice commands by speaking into the built-in microphone or through the headset microphone. Users will be able to call others by name or by number, skip tracks, pause and play, or even select a song or ask what song is currently being played through the voice commands.
Apple has also put in a digital compass in the iPhone 3G S which can be used with for navigation using the new Compass app that automatically orients any map from the built-in GPS in the direction the user is facing.
The iPhone 3G S comes with the iPhone 3.0 OS and goes on sale on June 19 and is priced at $199 for a 16GB model and $299 for 32GB model. As usual the 2 year AT&T contract is required.
Also, Apple is now selling the older version for just $99.
What’s new in iPhone 3G S :
- 3.0 megapixel autofocus, auto white balance, automatic macro mode based camera
- 30fps VGA video recording with editing capability
- Voice control for dialing and music playback control
- 7.2Mbps HSPDA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- Water and oil resistant finish
- Faster processor (twice as fast as iPhone 3G)
- Enhanced Battery life
- Built-in Digital Compass
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