New Features of the iPhone 3GS
Apple launches new iPhone 3GS on June 8, 2009 as a follow-up to the popular iPhone 3G. IPhone series has sold around 21 million units so far (June 2009) and a new version of the product, because it went on sale in the United States, Canada and parts of Europe on June 19, introduces many new features for iPhone products. We will take a more detailed look at the most significant new features.
The first new addition to significantly enhance the processing power. Apple claims in marketing literature 3GS new iPhone will serve up to two times faster than before the iPhone 3G. This new unit also features a lot of efficiency improvements that allow users to enjoy a few hours of talk time and several hours of time browsing the Internet than ever before available.
The next key improvement is that the increase in the remote camera. One of the most disappointing part of the original iPhone is a low-resolution 2 mega pixel camera. 3GS camera in the new iPhone now offers a 3 mega pixel resolution plus auto focus for the first time. In addition to a better image, new 3GS now allows users to shoot VGA (640 × 480 resolution) video quality. Although this is not the best quality available today, this is a good new feature for the device.
The third new feature on the iPhone is a voice control 3GS. This new functionality allows users to control iPhone software using voice commands. You can now call a phone book contacts or even launching a web browser and view web pages without having to manually input the physical order.
Forward improvement is the addition of more memory. While previously, both feature iPhone 8GB or 16GB memory, which will be offered either 3GS in 16GB or 32GB versions, potentially doubling the size of available memory.
Additional key features of late is the addition of a compass. This graphical representation of a traditional compass allows the user to see the direction they face. This feature is likely to be integrated with the GPS system from the previous generation iPhone to increase its usefulness when walking.
This article includes a new feature introduced in iPhone 3GS. Previous generation 3G iPhone will continue to be offered to consumers but at reduced prices. The level of price decline will depend on the area being sold in.
