Apple iPhone 4S

This is it, what many people waiting for. After one and half year not launch new product, in October Apple will launch a new handset, that is iPhone 4S. Yes, you’re right, it’s not iPhone 5. Maybe it makes you disappointed with Apple inc. But from iPhone 4S maybe will result a big deal new Smartphone. This is a kind of Apple tradition, start from little thing will come a great thing. iPhone 4S also become a first test for new CEO of Apple, Tim Cook.
First looking, iPhone 4S looks not different with iPhone 4. But Apple made some upgrades in the software. Using newest OS, iOS 5, powered by 1GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM, make it becomes the fastest Smartphone in processing data. Apple also makes a perfection in Camera. iPhone 4S is completed with 8MP camera and capability for record 1080 HD video. A cool new features in this handset is Siri technology. This is a voice recognition feature which allow you to make an order to your phone from voice, like make an interaction with our Smartphone, such asking for weather and so on. iPhone is the first Smartphone which use this technology. iPhone 4S is available in three optional internal memory. Of course, the price is different. In 16GB version it is USD 199, for 32GB version is USD 299, and in 64GB version is USD 399.

Some people initiate iPhone 4S is ‘iPhone for Steve’. Maybe it is presented for Steve Jobs, because when this product was creating, Steve Jobs, an Apple founder, has just resign as CEO in Apple Inc. Let’s see how a public response in this new Smartphone. Will Apple trully make a big deal in iPhone 5 later? Just be patient for waiting. Below is full specifications:

General:
2G Network     GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800 / 1900
3G Network     HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Announced     2011, October
Status     Coming soon. Exp. release 2011, October 14th
Size:
Dimensions     115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm
Weight     140 g
Display:
Type     LED-backlit IPS TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size     640 x 960 pixels, 3.5 inches (~330 ppi pixel density)
- Scratch-resistant oleophobic surface
- Multi-touch input method

- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
- Three-axis gyro sensor
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
Sound:
Alert types     Vibration, MP3 ringtones
Loudspeaker     Yes
3.5mm jack     Yes
Memory:
Phonebook     Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records     100 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal     16/32/64 GB storage
Card slot     No
Data     GPRS     Yes
EDGE     Yes
3G     HSDPA 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA 5.8 Mbps
WLAN     Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth     Yes, v4.0 with A2DP
Infrared port     No
USB     Yes, v2.0
Camera:
Primary     8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Features     Touch focus, geo-tagging, face detection
Video     Yes, 1080p@30fps, LED video light, video stabilization, geo-tagging
Secondary     Yes, VGA
Features:
OS     iOS 5
CPU     1 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU, Apple A5 chipset
Messaging     iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser     HTML (Safari)
Radio     No
Games     Downloadable, incl. motion-based
Colors     Black, White
GPS     Yes, with A-GPS support
Java     No
- MicroSIM card support only
- Scratch-resistant glass back panel
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- Siri natural language commands and dictation
- iCloud cloud service
- Tweeter integration
- Digital compass
- Google Maps
- Audio/video player and editor
- Image editor
- Voice command/dial
- TV-out
Battery:
Standard battery, Li-Po 1420mAh
Stand-by     Up to 200 h (2G) / Up to 200 h (3G)
Talk time     Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 8 h (3G)
Music play     Up to 40 h

The competition
If not the iPhone 4, can I settle for the iPhone 3GS or iPhone 3G I've already got?
You can and, for the most part, you'll be fine, as you'll be getting the new iOS 4 update, for free on 21 June, 3 days before the official iPhone 4 launch. If you've got the iPhone 3G, then you'll still get the OS update but not all the features will work. That said, an upgrade will get you a new camera, new video, a faster device, a tougher design, that gyro for gaming and the video camera for FaceTime (yawn).

What are the alternative smartphones on the market to the iPhone 4?

There are plenty. From HTC we would recommend you check out the HTC Desire, the Nexus One, and possibly the HTC Legend. From Motorola the Motorola Milestone, and the just-about-to-be-released Motorola Milestone XT720. From Nokia, the N900. From Samsung, possibly the Galaxy S. And, if you're willing to wait another 6 months, a plethora of yet-to-be-confirmed Windows Phone 7 handsets.

I've just bought an iPad, should I bother with the iPhone 4?

That's the toughest one yet. You've clearly found enough reasons to buy a device that you probably didn't need, but at least this one will allow you to talk with and see your loved ones, making it, possibly, easier to justify.

If you do, all you've got to worry about is that your mate with an Android handset will be calling you fanboy for the rest of your days. Then again you could just slap him for trying to dictate what phone you use and tell him it's all about Open Source (your choice that is).

For more iPhone 4 coverage and all the latest on the new mobile phone from Apple, check out our iPhone 4 dedicated homepage

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