Presenting the iPhone 4!
Yes, the next version of the iPhone was uncovered by Steve Jobs at WWDC 2010 only minutes ago. And it looks like an amazing device that has a huge swag of new features incorporated into it. I must say that despite all the rumours I’ve been following on the web, I was still surprised by how much of an upgrade the iPhone 4 is over the iPhone 3GS. I’m particularly happy about multitasking, increased display resolution, new Apple A4 processor, gyroscope, 5 Megapixel camera, LED Flash, 802.11N and course improved battery time!!
Not particularly impressed that I’ll have to replace a lot of my current iPhone accessories but yes, I’m appreciative of the new slim design.
Here is the list of iPhone 4 Features and Specifications:
- All new design
- Thinnest smartphone ever
- Stainless steel for strength
- Glass for optical quality and scratch resistance
- Integrated antennas
- 3.5 inch display
- 960 x 640 pixels (4X more)
- 326 pixels per inch
- 800:1 contrast ratio (4X better)
- IPS technology for superb color and wide viewing angle
- New Apple A4 Chip
- Takes micro SIM card
- Battery has been improved and provides 300 hours of standby and 7 hours of 3G talk
- Up to 32GB of storage
- Quad-band HSDPA / HSUPA 7.2Mbps down 5.8Mbps upDual mic noise suppression802.11n WiFi
- GPS + Accelerometer
- Gyroscope : 3-axis (angular velocity) pitch, roll & yaw
- 5 Megapixel camera
- Backside illuminated sensor
- 5X digital zoom
- Tap to focus
- LED flash
- HD Video recording
- 720 at 30 fps
- Tap to focus video
- Built-in video editing
- One click share
- Multitasking
- Folders
- Retina display integrating
- Mail – unified inbox & threading
- Enhanced Camera and Photo apps
- Deeper enterprise support
Steve Jobs was quoted saying that “We think it’s the biggest leap we’ve taken since the original.”
One of the biggest features of iPhone 4 is FaceTime which is the name given to their video calling. Unfortunately, due to limitations with most carriers, it will only operate on WiFi only and between iPhone 4 users. Personally, video calling for me is not a huge must-have especially since it’s been available on phones for a couple of years now. However, with Apple backing this type of technology and the mass adoption of the iPhone, this could be a turning point in the technology.
iPhone 4 Availability
The new iPhone 4 will be on shelves June 24th, 2010 in five select countries : U.S., France, Germany, United Kingdom and Japan. In July, 18 other countries will also be able to access the new Apple device. I’m fairly confident that Australia will be on the list but we’ll keep you posted nonetheless.
So there you have it for now. The new iPhone 4. Do I like it? Heck yeah.
Via Engadget




Recent Comments