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The reviews for the upcoming iPhone 3G S are starting to fill the web, we have compiled some of the key points from the new device and the links to the full sites.
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Walter S. Mossberg
Speed: “the new model proved dramatically snappier in every way than my iPhone 3G” ”Applications opened much more quickly. Web pages loaded far faster. The camera was ready to use almost instantly” ”Cellular-data speeds were about the same”
Battery: “On my 3G iPhone, I usually could make it through the day, but it was often a close call, with the battery indicator winding up in the red. By contrast, the new model did much better, never hitting the red zone”
Camera: “It still lacks zoom or a flash, though it does better in low light. It also has a macro feature for close-up shots. In my tests, all of this worked, but I didn’t think the pictures it took were dramatically better than those on the old model”
Compass: ”I don’t consider this important for most users, but it did work when I was walking or driving”
Conclusion: “Both the new iPhone and iPhone OS are packed with features that make a great product even better. But, for many users, the software may be enough of a boost to keep them from buying the new model” Read the rest of this entry »