At today’s WWDC 2009 event, Apple introduced the much-anticipated update to the iPhone. Dubbed the iPhone 3GS, the new device features hardware and software upgrades that just might steer attention away from the recently-launched Palm Pre among smartphone users.
Speed is the order of the day for this new iteration from Apple, who updates the iPhone with some pretty impressive processing power. Users, supposedly, can expect apps to load 200% to 300% faster than the iPhone 3G, with websites rendering in similarly boosted fashion. Web connectivity also gets a step up, with the phone now sporting 7.2Mbps HSDPA reception, compared to the 3G’s 3.5Mbps.
The phone also gets Bluetooth +EDR support, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g and, Apple claims, a souped-up phone camera. While offering moderate resolution of 3.2 megapixels, the phone touts autofocus, auto white balance and macro capabilities. Camera functions are all accessible to other applications, which should pave the way for some pretty nifty apps, along with geotagging. A much requested feature, video capture is also now available on the handset, with VGA recording capabilities at 30 fps. Video mode offers quick-sharing features over MMS, email, MobileMe and YouTube.
Hailed as a potentially usable platform for gaming, the 3GS gets fitted with native hardware 3D talents, making the prospect of faster and more complex games an exciting proposition. Touschscreen has been reinforced with oleophobic coating, which should help it keep off fingerprints much better than previous models. Other features include voice dialing, data encryption, onboard compass and increased battery life.
The iPhone 3GS will go on sale beginning June 19th, with 16GB ($199) and 32GB ($299) models. Price of the Apple 3G gets bumped down to $99 with contract, making it a seriously inviting alternative to other handsets right now.
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