iPhone 4 is out and I thought I would go over what I think of it so far. I previously had a 3G iPhone so I’ll also be pointing out the differences.
- Design – No more curves as the newest version of the phone has slimmed down and now features a more angular design. Front and back are made of glass while the middle band is metal. Supposedly this makes the phone stronger and more resistant to damage. I find myself holding it hesitantly sometimes though since growing up I’ve always felt that something glass was fragile. It does catch fingerprint smudges but they’re easily wiped away.
- Display – Touted as one of the main features of the phone, the Retina display does not disappoint. Text is crystal clear and everything is just generally prettier.
- iOS4 – This major upgrade to the operating system offers a variety of features that make for an enjoyable experience. Folders, fast app switching, background processes, etc.
- Speed – Whether just typing or opening an app, the new iphone is fast. It’s noticeably faster than my old 3G.
- Cameras – The 5 Megapixel camera now has a LED flash to help with low-light pictures. It can record 720p video (imovie is available for $4.99 for editing on the go too). It has a front facing camera for either pictures of yourself or for use with Facetime. Watch out Flip cameras.
- Facetime- neat but need more people with iphone 4s to better test it. I tried it with my brother but we were just in different rooms.
- Miscellaneous – Voice Control, Compass, and Gyroscope are all things my 3G didn’t have but I now get to play with. It has a better microphone and speaker. It also seems to have better battery life so far too.
So overall it was worth upgrading for me. I’ve invested in apps and Itunes media already so keeping in the Apple ecosystem is beneficial. I use the app, media, email, and internet functions way more than calling so this kind of device is what I need.
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