Typical price: £540
What is it: Updated version of Apple's touchscreen smart phone
What we think: A small evolution of the spectacular iPhone 3G, it fills in the blanks to make the world's best touchscreen phone
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 19 June 2009
Tags: Apple, Apple, Apple iPhone 3GS, Apple iPhone 3GS, touchscreen
We like:
Many small improvements to the fantastic iPhone 3G; speedy performance; unrivalled usability; speedy HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity; multitouch capability; TV, movies and music available via iTunes; huge range of apps available from the App Store; improved battery life; video recording and editing functionality
We don't like:
No FM radio or podcast subscriptions; no Flash support in the browser; few apps can run simultaneously; lack of customisation options; basic camera settings; no camera flash; expensive
Also known as:
Apple iPhone 3G S
CNET UK judgement:
Apple has put the icing on the cake with the iPhone 3G S, adding many of the smaller features that we missed on the previous model. It's not a huge change from the iPhone 3G, so look carefully at the hardware before upgrading or investing in this expensive phone, but it won't disappoint users who crave a great user experience. It's the current king of gadgets
Full review:
Apple's original iPhone rewrote the rule book on mobile phones. Hell, it tore the old book in half, shredded it up and set it on fire. It's pricy and lacks some features that are easy to get on other smart phones, but, if you're wondering why it has inspired such gadget lust, you only have to look at how every other phone maker has been clamouring to match it. Continue Reading...
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