New iPhone 3G S
Published: July 17th, 2009
Category: iPhone
The new iPhone does have a faster processor that renders Web pages quicker and launches apps up to twice as fast. In addition, the new device is packed with other hardware and software enhancements that make it a far more powerful and “smart” phone.
The new iPhone includes a number of new hardware features, including:
- Faster processor: Apple wasn’t giving out specs, but as mentioned above, the new processor will as much as double the performance of Safari and other apps.
- Better battery life: In addition, the new processor is more efficient and requires less power. Apple claims that the new iPhone will give you more talk time (12 hours of 2G, 5 hours of 3G), up to 9 hours of Wi-Fi connectivity, 10 hours of video playback, and 30 hours of audio/music playback.
- Three megapixel camera: The new camera is capable of capturing still images and short videos. (And now, you can also edit the videos.) The camera has auto-focus, autoexposure, and better low-light sensitivity. The camera is also capable of capturing close-up images, which will allow for the creation of apps that can capture and translate the information on barcodes.
- Updated 3D graphics: Improves the visual experience of games and other apps.
- Access to faster data service: The 3G S has the electronics necessary to access the faster 7.2 Mbps HSDPA 3G data services that AT&T is rolling out in the U.S.
- Digital compass: The 3G S has an additional sensor that allows the new Compass app to indicate the direction you’re facing. The feature also gives Maps the same capabilities. This feature, coupled with the iPhone’s GPS capabilities, will lead to the development of turn-by-turn mapping apps.
- Voice control: The ability to control iTunes functions and make phone calls with voice commands.
- Hardware-based data encryption: The ability to encrypt all internal data.
- Nike + receiver: Allows the 3G S to receive and analyze data transmitted from a Nike + iPod sensor (sold separately) located in Nike + running shoes.
- Accessibility features for the visually or hearing impaired: These features include white-on-black display capability to improve contrast, mono audio for those with hearing loss in one ear, the VoiceOver screen reader that “speaks” what appears on the 3G S display, and a new “zoom” feature that magnifies the entire screen.
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