iPhone 3G is finally here!

Posted on January 14th, 2008 in Gadget Review

In the middle of great expectation Apple has finally released the new iPhone 3G. This new version of the popular Apple’s slim handset is fully developed around the 3G technology and incorporates new features not seen in the previous iPhone generation that includes an improved sound quality, Wi-Fi Connectivity, and GPS mapping starting for as low as $199 through AT&T. Marketed as twice as fast half the price, iPhone 3G is now three-in-one devices: the classic iPhone, the popular iPod touch and a convenient Internet AT&T. 3G is undoubtedly faster than any other smartphone you have tried before the launching of the 3G cellular networks, the next generation in mobile communications that provide cell phone user with broadband speed similar or above your traditional PC or laptop broadband. Besides its funny multimedia side, this time Apple kept in mind the enterprise features such as GPS maps, push email, contacts, calendar and more.

There will not be longer necessary own an iPod Touch commentary to your iPhone, since you can find in the new iPhone incorporates similar features including the popular Apple’S Safari Web Browser. Moreover, this time iPhone 3G gives you the opportunity to gain access to Apple’s store and download hundreds of applications in addition to music from iTunes.

From eBay auctions with multi-touch options to real-time 3D graphic applications, anyone can make of their new iPhone 3G a powerful tools with over 500 applications for everyone to choose from. Thanks to its 3G wireless technology watching videos on your iPhone 3G widescreen display will be for sure a delightful experience, just if you were watching plasma TV from the comfort of your home.

Ken G. Sun, eBay Mobile Group Product Manager said that, “iPhone is changing the entire mobile industry and has quickly become the number one mobile device for accessing eBay. Users can shop, track bids and get great deals from the largest online marketplace in the world directly from their iPhone. We couldn’t deliver such a complete and easy-to-use eBay experience on any other mobile device and iPhone users can download it free from the new App Store.”

Apple’s iPhone 3G includes the following on-screen features: Home Scree, Phone, Mail (with HTML and rich text composing capability), Safari Web Browser, iPod, SMS service, Maps with GPS, iTunes, App Store, Calendar, YouTube, Photos, 2 mega-pixel Camera, Stocks, Weather, Notes, and Calculator.

When it comes to top-notch technology, iPhone has a built-in accelerometer for screen rotation, ambient and proximity smart sensors, multi-touch control display, GPS (Global Positioning System) technology, and smart software keyboard that is faster and easier to use than any other traditional keyboard or pen-pointing software.

Like the iPod Touch, Apple’s iPhone 3G is available in two different model, the 8GB in black color or the 16GB model in either black or white. One or another models are 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.48 inches (115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm) and weigh only 4.7 ounces (133 grams.) There are not physical changes in iPhone’s 3.5-inch widescreen with Multi-Touch display that supports 480 x 320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi and multiple characters and languages displayed simultaneously. iPhone 3G comes packed with stereo earphones, built-in microphone and rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Cleaning/polishing cloth, SIM eject tool and documentation.