Nokia N900 - computer in a phone

The Nokia N900 has evolved from Nokia’s previous generation of Internet Tablets and broadens the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask and browse the internet like they would on their desktop computer.

Running on the new Maemo 5 software, the Nokia N900 empowers users to have dozens of application windows open and running simultaneously while taking full advantage of the cellular features, touch screen and QWERTY keyboard.

“With Linux software, Mozilla-based browser technology and now also with cellular connectivity, the Nokia N900 delivers a powerful mobile experience,” says Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia. “The Nokia N900 shows where we are going with Maemo and we’ll continue to work with the community to push the software forward. What we have with Maemo is something that is fusing the power of the computer, the internet and the mobile phone, and it is great to see that it is evolving in exciting ways.”

Designed for computer-grade performance in a compact size, Maemo complements Nokia’s other software platforms, such as Symbian, which powers Nokia’s smartphones.

“Just as Nokia continues to expand and diversify its device portfolio, so it is deploying multiple platforms to allow it to serve different purposes and address different markets. While we have seen continued growth in Symbian as a smartphone platform, Maemo enables Nokia to deliver new mobile computing experiences based on open-source technology that has strong ties with desktop platforms,” says Jonathan Arber, Senior Research Analyst in Consumer Mobile at IDC.

More multitasking with Maemo
The Nokia N900 packs a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor, up to 1GB of application memory and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration. The result is PC-like multitasking, allowing many applications to run simultaneously. Switching between applications is simple, as all running content is constantly available through the dashboard. The panoramic homescreen can be fully personalized with favorite shortcuts, widgets and applications.

To make web browsing more enjoyable, the Nokia N900 features a high-resolution WVGA touch screen and fast internet connectivity with 10/2 HSPA and WLAN. Thanks to the browser powered by Mozilla technology, websites look the way they would on any computer. Online videos and interactive applications are vivid with full Adobe Flash(TM) 9.4 support. Maemo software updates happen automatically over the internet.

Messaging on the N900 is easy and convenient thanks to the full physical slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Setting up email happens with only a few touches and the Nokia Messaging service mobilizes up to 10 personal email accounts. Text message or IM exchanges with friends are shown in one view and all conversations are organized as separate windows.

The Nokia N900 has 32GB of storage, which is expandable up to 48GB via a microSD card. For photography, the Maemo software and the N900 come with a new tag cloud user interface that will help users get the most out of the 5MP camera and Carl Zeiss optics.

The Nokia N900 will be available in select markets from October 2009 with an estimated retail price of EUR 500 excluding sales taxes and subsidies. The Nokia N900 will be displayed at Nokia World, Stuttgart, on September 2. More information on Maemo is available at http://maemo.nokia.com.

N900 full specifications

Display

• 3.5 inch touch-sensitive widescreen display
• 800 × 480 pixel resolution

Language support

• British English
• American English
• Canadian French
• Czech
• Danish
• Dutch
• Finnish
• French
• German
• Italian
• Norwegian
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Spanish
• Latin American Spanish
• Swedish
• Russian

Connectivity

• 3.5mm AV connector
• TV out (PAL/NTSC) with Nokia Video Connectivity Cable
• Micro-USB connector, High-Speed USB 2.0
• Bluetooth v2.1 including support for stereo headsets
• Integrated FM transmitter
• Integrated GPS with A-GPS

Battery

• BL-5J 1320mAh

Processor and 3D accelerator

• TI OMAP 3430: ARM Cortex-A8 600 MHz
• PowerVR SGX with OpenGL ES 2.0 support

Memory

• Up to 1GB of application memory (256 MB RAM, 768 MB virtual memory)

Size and weight

• Volume: Approx 113cc
• Dimensions: 110.9 × 59.8 × 18 (19.55 at thickest part) mm
• Weight: Approx 181g

Mass memory

• 32 GB internal storage
• Store up to 7000 MP3 songs or 40 hours of high-quality video
• Up to 16 GB of additional storage with an external microSD card

Keys and input method

• Full QWERTY tactile keyboard
• Full QWERTY onscreen keyboard

Colour

• Black

Operating frequency

• Quad-band GSM EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• WCDMA 900/1700/2100 MHz

Data network

• GPRS class A
• multislot class 32
• maximum speed 107/64.2 kbps (DL/UL) EDGE class A
• multislot class 32
• maximum speed 296/177.6 kbps (DL/UL) WCDMA 900/1700/2100
• Maximum speed PS 384/384 kbps (DL/UL) HSPA 900/1700/2100
• Maximum speed PS 10/2 Mbps (DL/UL) WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g

Call features

• Integrated hands-free stereo speakers
• Call waiting, call hold, call divert
• Call timer
• Logging of dialed, received and missed calls
• Speed dialing via contact widget
• Virbrating alert (internal)
• Side volume keys
• Mute/unmute
• Contacts with images
• Conference calling with up to 3 participants
• Internet calling

Email & Messaging

• Supported protocols: Mail for Exchange, IMAP, POP3, SMTP
• Support for email attachments
• Support for rich HTML
• SMS and Instant Messages as conversations
• Support for Nokia Messaging service
• Instant messaging and presence enhanced contacts
• Multiple number, email and Instant Messaging details per contact, contacts with images
• Support for assigning images to contacts

Web browsing

• Maemo browser powered by Mozilla technology
• Adobe Flash™ 9.4 support
• Full screen browsing

GPS and navigation

• ntegrated GPS, Assisted-GPS, and Cell-based receivers
• Pre-loaded Ovi Maps application
• Automatic geotagging

Camera

• 5 megapixel camera (2584 × 1938 pixels)
• Image formats: JPEG
• CMOS sensor, Carl Zeiss optics, Tessar lens
• 3 × digital zoom
• Autofocus with assist light and two-stage capture key
• Dual LED flash
• Full-screen viewfinder
• Photo editor on device
• TV out (PAL/NTSC) with Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (CA-75U, included in box) or WLAN/UPnP
• Landscape (horizontal) orientation
• Capture modes: Automatic, portrait, video, macro, landscape, action

Video

• Wide aspect ratio 16:9 (WVGA)
• Video recording file format: .mp4; codec: MPEG-4
• Video recording at up to 848 × 480 pixels (WVGA) and up to 25fps
• Video playback file formats: .mp4, .avi, .wmv, .3gp; codecs: H.264, MPEG-4, Xvid, WMV, H.263

Music and audio playback

• Maemo media player
• Music playback file formats: .wav, .mp3, .AAC, .eAAC, .wma, .m4a
• Built-in FM transmitter
• Ring tones: .wav, .mp3, .AAC, .eAAC, .wma, .m4a
• FR, EFR, WCDMA, and GSM AMR
• Digital stereo microphone
• DLNA

Personalization

• Background pictures
• Widgets on your desktops
• Intelligent contact shortcuts
• Shortcuts to your favourite websites
• Shortcuts to applications
• Themes

Operating system

• Maemo 5 software on Linux

Applications

• Maemo Browser
• Phone
• Conversations
• Contacts
• Camera
• Photos
• Media player
• Email
• Calendar
• Ovi Maps
• Clock
• Notes
• Calculator
• PDF reader
• File manager
• RSS reader
• Sketch
• Games
• Widgets
• Application manager for downloads

Gaming

• Bounce
• Chess
• Mahjong

What´s in the box

• Nokia N900
• Nokia Battery (BL-5J)
• Nokia High Efficiency Charger (AC-10)
• Nokia Stereo Headset (WH-205)
• Video out cable (CA-75U)
• Nokia charger adapter (CA-146C)
• Cleaning cloth

Nokia 5230

Nokia 5230 rocks the crowds around the world with a touch of color

New Delhi, India and Espoo, Finland - The latest addition in the Nokia touch phone portfolio, the Nokia 5230, is designed for those who lead an active life and use their mobile phone as their primary instrument for music, photos and videos, as well as sharing their lives online. With the Nokia 5230, consumers can get new content, be it songs from the Nokia Music Store or apps, games, videos and other services from the Ovi Store, directly from their phones. The solutions offering is complemented by A-GPS navigation and the latest version of Ovi Maps with aerial images, 3D landmarks for over 200 cities and terrain map views for pedestrian and drive navigation.

“Competitively priced at 149 EUR, we believe the Nokia 5230 is an unbeatable offer for many new customers who aspire a device that stars in music, mingles with social networks from Facebook to MySpace, navigates you to where it happens, when it happens, and comes in an array of dazzling colors, ” said Jo Harlow, Vice President, Nokia.

Visiting the Ovi Store from the Nokia 5230 is a breeze. Ovi Store is conveniently accessible from the home screen of the phone and customers can immediately begin downloading and personalizing their phones with popular apps and games to make their phone more fun. New apps, games, videos, and more are added regularly and Ovi Store can be enjoyed on more than 75 Nokia devices and has active users from more than 180 countries.

The Nokia 5230 features an easy to use music player with 33 hours of playback time. In select markets the Nokia 5230 will include Comes With Music service offering truly unbeatable value with all you can eat music. The recommended price of the Nokia 5230 with the Comes With Music service will be 259 EUR before subsidies and taxes. For a mighty music experience, any headphones with a 3.5mm AV connector can be used. In addition, the Nokia 5230 features a Media Bar with quick access to your favorite media and applications, such as music, photos, YouTube or Ovi Share.

The innovative Contacts bar features thumbnail images for up to 20 close friends and provides easy access to them and their communications history including emails, phone calls, photos or other social media updates.

The Nokia 5230 is expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of 2009.

The price for Nokia 5230 will start with $212 (149 euros) and $270 (260 euros) for the music version.

FULL Nokia 5230 specifications:

Specifications

• Form: Classic with touchscreen
• Dimensions: 111 x 51.7 x 14.5/15.5 mm
• Weight: 113 g (without stylus)
• Weight: 115 g (with stylus)
• Volume: 78 cc (without stylus) / 83 cc (with stylus)
• Responsive touchscreen with tactile feedback
• Accelerometer for auto-rotate
• Proximity sensor to save power and prevent inadvertent touches

Display and 3D

• Size: 3.2″
• Resolution: 640 x 360 pixels (nHD) with 16:9 picture
• Up to 16.7 million colours
• Full touchscreen display

Keys and input method

• Touchscreen
• Dedicated keys for camera, volume, power, send & end, and application launch (menu), plus the media bar touch key for accessing music, gallery, share online, video centre and web browser
• Homescreen music plug-in for pause/play, forward, back
• Voice commands

Colours and covers

• Available in-box colours:
  • White/Red
  • White/Dark Silver
  • White/Pink
  • White/Yellow
  • White/Blue
  • Black/Red
  • Black/Dark Silver
• Changeable colour battery covers

Connectors

• Micro-USB connector, USB 2.0 high speed
• 3.5 mm Nokia AV connector

Memory

• microSD memory card slot, with hot swap max. 16 GB
• 70 MB internal dynamic memory

Power

• BL-5J 1320 mAh Li-Ion standard battery
• Talk time (maximum)
  • GSM 7 h
  • WCDMA 4 h 18 min
• Standby time (maximum)
  • - GSM up to 438 h
  • - WCDMA up to 458 h
• Video playback time (maximum): Mpeg-4 4.6hours, nHD 3 hours
• Music playback time (maximum): 33 h

Communication and navigation

• Dual band 900/2100 WCDMA and 850/1900 WCDMA
• GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
• Automatic switching between GSM bands
• Flight mode

Data network

• CSD
• HSCSD
• GPRS/EGPRS Class B, multislot class 32, maximum speed 177/296kbps (DL/UL)
• EDGE class B, multislot class 32, maximum speed 177/296 kbps (DL/UL)
• WCDMA 2100, maximum speed PS 384/384 kbps (UL/DL), CS 64 kbps
• HSDPA, cat. 6, maximum speed 3.6 Mbps (DL)
• TCP/IP support

Local connectivity and synchronization

• Bluetooth version 2.0
  • Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, AVRCP
• MTP (Mobile Transfer Protocol) support
• Direct printing to compatible picture printers
• Support for PC synchronization with Nokia Ovi Suite

Service

• Speaker-independent name dialing (SIND)

Call features

• Integrated hands-free speakerphone
• Number screening for messaging and calls
• Automatic answer with headset or car kit
• Any key answer
• Call waiting, call hold, call divert
• Call timer
• Logging of dialed, received and missed calls
• Automatic redial
• Speed dialing
• Voice dialing: speaker independent dialing and voice commands (SIND)
• Fixed dialing number support
• Vibrating alert (internal), also with tactile feedback
• Side volume keys
• Mute/unmute
• Contacts bar for 20 contacts with images and communication history (SMS, email, web feeds)
• Talking ring tones
• Conference calling with up to 6 participants

Messaging

• SMS
• Multiple SMS deletion
• MMS version 1.3, message size up to 600 kb
• Automatic resizing of images for MMS
• Nokia Xpress audio messaging
• Common inbox for SMS and MMS messages
• Number screening for messaging
• Distribution lists for messaging
• Cell broadcast

E-mail

• Supported protocols: IMAP, POP, SMTP
• Support for e-mail attachments
• OMA e-mail notification support
• Mail for Exchange 2008 preinstalled

Web browsing

• Supported markup languages: HTML, XHTML, WML
• Supported protocols: HTTP, WAP, JavaScript
• TCP/IP support
• OSS browser
• Nokia Mobile Search

GPS and navigation

• Integrated A-GPS
• Ovi Maps 3.0 application

Image and sound
Photography

• 2 megapixel camera
• Image formats: JPEG
• CMOS sensor
• 3x digital zoom
• White balance modes: automatic, sunny, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent
• Center weighted auto exposure; exposure compensation: +2 ~ -2EV at 0.5 step
• Colour tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, vivid, negative
• Dedicated camera key
• Landscape (horizontal) orientation
• Photo editor on device

Video

• Main camera
  • Video recording at up to 640 x 480 pixels and up to 30 fps (TV high quality), up to 640 x 352 pixels and up to 30 fps (widescreen quality), up to 320 x 240 pixels and up to 30 fps/15 fps (email high/normal quality), up to 176 x 144 and up to 15 fps (sharing quality)
  • Up to 4x digital zoom
• Video recording file formats: .mp4, .3gp
• Audio recording formats: WAV (normal), AMR (MMS), AAC/MP4 (high quality)
• Video white balance modes: automatic, sunny, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent
• Scene modes: automatic, night
• Colour tone modes: normal, sepia, black & white, vivid, negative
• Clip length (maximum): 1 h 30 min (high or normal quality). Dependable on available memory
• RealPlayer
• Video playback file formats: MPEG4-SP playback 30fps VGA, MPEG4-AVC playback 30fps QVGA, WMV9 playback 30fps QVGA, MPEG4-SP playback 30 fps nHD
• Video streaming: 3GPP and CIF
• Landscape mode video playback
• Video ring tones
• Video editor on device
• Video Centre service supported: download and stream video content, WMV support, video feeds

Music and audio playback

• Music playback file formats: MP3, MP4, AAC, eAAC+, WMA
• Dedicated music keys
• FM radio
• 3.5 mm stereo headphone plug
• 2.5 mm Nokia AV connector
• Nokia Music
• Nokia Music Store support
• Nokia Podcasting support
• Ring tones: mp3, aac, 64-tone polyphonic (64 built-in tones)
• Integrated speaker

Voice and audio recording

• Voice commands
• Voice dialling

Personalisation: profiles, themes, ring tones

• Ring tones: 3D, 64-tone polyphonic, mp3 and video ring tones
• Video ring tone

Software
Software platform and user interface

• S60, 5th Edition
• Symbian OS version 9.4
• Active standby
• Voice commands
• FOTA (Firmware update Over The Air)

Personal information management (PIM): contacts, clock, calendar etc.

• Support for assigning images to contacts
• Support for contact groups
• Clock: analogue and digital, world clock
• Alarm clock
• Reminders
• Calculator
• Calendar with week and month view
• Converter
• Notes
• To-do list

Applications

• JavaTM MIDP 2.0
• Flash Lite 3.0
• Ovi Maps 3.0
• Nokia Music

Gaming

• Included games:
  • Roller Coaster
  • DJ Mix Tour

Sales package contents

• Nokia 5230
• Nokia High Efficiency Charger (AC-8)
• Nokia Battery (Bl-5J)
• Nokia Stereo Headset (WH-102)
• Plectrum Stylus CP-306
• User guide
• Accessories

Accessories
Recommended accessories

• Nokia Stereo Headset (WH-500)
• Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset (BH-504)
• Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset (BH-103)
• Nokia Mini Speakers (MD-8)
• Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset (BH-214)
• Nokia 4 GB microSDHC Card (MU-41)

Support and related documents

• SAR certification information
• Eco Declaration (.pdf, 52 KB)
• Declaration of Conformity

LG Chocolate 2 aka BL40

The BL40 is the sequel of LG Chocolate (remember that one ? small candy-like phone ?)

With the new Chocolate, LG gave up the touch-sensitive buttons for a full touchscreen phone.

LG BL40 Chocolate promotional video (official AD)

Do you see what I see ? It looks like a stretched bar-phone. Come on it looks like a remote control. The form is from its 21:9 cinema aspect ratio. Like PRADA I and II the BL40 is a fingerprint magnet.

LG BL40 aka Chocolate 2 specs:

• UMTS / HSDPA
• 4″ inch touchscreen 800×345 screen 21:9 cinematic resolution/aspect ratio
• Position sensor
• 5-megapixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach lens and flash
• Wi-Fi
• FM transmitter
• About 335 MB of internal memory, expandable via SD card.
• S-Class UI - with dual screen UI
• onscreen keyboard, browser, Google Maps app, card-based contact system, scheduler and email app.

The fourth handset of the Black Label Series boasts a distinctive 4.0-inch wide screen high-definition LCD with an 800 by 345 pixel resolution for a superb viewing quality. The wide screen breaks away from conventional screen designs with a 21:9 aspect ratio for a panoramic, cinema-like quality and optimal mobile computing experience.

With the enlarged screen, users will experience a surprisingly convenient and efficient mobile environment. Browsing the Internet is made incredibly easy because with 800 pixels at oneÕs disposal, there is no need to scroll horizontally to read entire web pages. The 4.0-inch display also features a Dual Screen UI that can efficiently display two different types of content simultaneously.

The wide HD LCD “Real VGA” screen provides a full range of natural colors for displayed images, making photos more crisp, videos more true-to-life, games more dynamic and documents more readable.

“The initial response to the new LG Chocolate phone has exceeded our expectations by a wide margin,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. “Although much interest seems focused on the striking shape of the handset, the real surprise will be when people discover the advantages of the 4.0-inch screen in terms of viewing pleasure and ease of use.”

LG BL40 Chocolate preview

The new LG Chocolate’s wide screen is overlaid with curved tempered glass and is seamlessly encased in a glossy black finish and iconic red highlights. Although the screen may be much wider, the new LG Chocolate makes an incredibly slim and chic style statement that was also inherent in the original Chocolate.

Nokia 3720 - rugged, resistant just like Chuck Norris

Here is the Chuck Norris of phones aka Nokia 3720
Here is the press release :

Handle without care: Nokia introduces the Nokia 3720 classic, its most rugged mobile handset to date
Espoo, Finland - Nokia today introduced the new Nokia 3720 classic, an IP-54 certified mobile phone designed to resist water, dust and shock. Following the footsteps of Nokia’s highly popular ‘rugged’ devices of the past, the Nokia 3720 classic is encased in durable materials and is entirely sealed to protect the inner electronics. The Nokia 3720 is expected to retail for approximately EUR 125 before subsidies or taxes and is expected to begin shipping this summer.

“Whether using it at the beach or in a dusty construction site, the Nokia 3720 classic has been specifically engineered to withstand the splashes, bumps and drops that come with the terrain,” said Markku Suomi, vice president, Connect devices. “While the Nokia 3720 classic is tough on the outside, it is equally functional on the inside - a perfect choice for people who want a long-lasting and reliable mobile phone for any environment.”

The Nokia 3720 classic features a sealed, leak-proof design and durable materials in a range of colours. The battery cover, which protects both the battery and the internal circuitry of the device, is locked with a screw, making for worry-free usage in wet, dusty or muddy environments.

As to be expected, the Nokia 3720 classic also offers exceptional battery performance as well as an LED flashlight, to complement its rugged design. Additional add-ons include Nokia Maps, which comes pre-loaded on the 1 GB microSD memory card, and the large and bright 2.2″ display is perfect for following the route even in unfamiliar terrain.

This handset is really for ‘hard-core’ users, or your 9 years old nephew/son.

Nokia 3720 specifications:

• IP-54 certified (resist water, dust, shock, mud)
• 15mm x 47mm x 15.3mm
• 94 grams
• 2.2 QVGA display 16 million colors
• 2Mp digital camera
• 20Mb internal memory
• MicroSD slot
• 2.5mm headphone jack
• LED flashlight
• EDGE connectivity
• microUSB
• Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
• Stereo FM radio with RDS
• Gray and Yellow colors
• MP3/eAAC+/WMA player
• MPEG4 player
• Nokia Maps for S40
• Voice memo

AND A VERY VERY capable battery with 1050 mAh that should get you 408 hours of standby or 7 hours of talking.

Nokia 3720 hand-son video

The phone is expected to sell with a starting price of 125 euros or $ 178 US dollars.

Everything is to know about iPhone 3GS

We know, we know, we got caught up in work and the holidays, so we haven’t published any post for a while, BUT WE ARE BACK !

This new article contains EVERYTHING IS TO KNOW ABOUT iPHONE 3GS.

Let’s start

iPhone 3GS (or iPhone 3rd generation 2009) specifications :

Dimensions :
Height: 4.5 inches (115.5 mm)
Width: 2.4 inches (62.1 mm)
Depth: 0.48 inch (12.3 mm)
Weight: 4.8 ounces (135 grams)

Networks :
UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
A-GPS

Battery :
Talk time:
Up to 12 hours on 2G
Up to 5 hours on 3G
Standby time: Up to 300 hours

Internet use:
Up to 5 hours on 3G
Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: Up to 10 hours
Audio playback: Up to 30 hours
(of course this is in ideal/best test conditions, in reality/actual life, the numbers are much smaller. For example the audio playback usually is tested with no-screen and 20% volume - but I know you just can’t resist to make it louder and scroll thorough your library)

Colors : black or white
Capacity : 16Gb and 32Gb (start with)

Display :
3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
(we all know the fingerprint-resistant works, but not as advertised)

Audio playback
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: AAC, Protected AAC, MP3, MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

Video playback
Video formats supported: H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
(still no DivX)

Camera, photos, and video: 3 megapixels, Autofocus, Tap to focus, Video recording, VGA up to 30 fps with audio, Photo and video geotagging
(finally VIDEO)

iPhone 3GS NOT SPECIFIED ON APPLE WEBSITE:

• Faster CPU and OpenGL 2.0 - this means more complex textures, shading operations - basically better graphics in high-end video games (not chess )
• Voice Control recognizes the names in your Contacts and knows the music on your iPod.
• Built-in digital compass, iPhone 3G S can point the way. Use the new Compass app, or watch as it automatically reorients maps to match the direction youÕre facing.
• Cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications. Copy and paste images and content from the web, too.
• Large keyboard at landscape mode makes life easier: Rotate iPhone to landscape to use a larger keyboard in Mail, Messages, Notes, and Safari.
• 7.2 Mbps HSDPA for faster networking speeds
• Spotlight Search: Spotlight searches all your contacts, email, calendars, and notes, as well as everything in your iPod.
• Messages: Send messages with text, video, photos, audio, locations, and contact information. You can even forward one or more messages to others. (MMS support from AT&T coming in late summer.)
• Built-in Nike + iPod support: Slip the Nike + iPod Sensor (available separately) into your Nike+ shoe and start your workout.

The “S”
Oh yes the BIG “S”
The S stands for “SPEED”. This means that iPhone 3GS has a faster CPU (processor), better 3D graphics acceleration.
These hardware upgrades should make the new iPhone 3GS 2.4-3 times faster.

Here is an iPhone 3GS video tour:

Here is a quick compare between iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G VS iPhone 3GS - FIGHT !!!

ROUND 1 hardware !
The previous iPhone 3G has a 412Mhz ARM11 CPU , the new 3GS gets a tweaked version of ARM11 with 600Mhz. That is almost 50% more speed. 0 - 1

OpenGL ES 1.1 vs 2.0 (should get you in real gaming, yes this is a phone) 0 - 2

2Mp digital camera vs 3Mp digital camera. The 3Mp are good but nowadays 8Mp is the ‘normal’ and 10-12Mp represent evolution. Any 8Mp vs the “improved” 3Mp are superior. Tough luck there, we will give one point to 3GS but he doesn’t deserve it. 0 - 3

Bluetooth 2.0 vs Bluetooth 2.1 (YES the 0.1 does count for something but I am sure that 99.99% of iPhone users don’t give a s$it) 0 - 3 (no points here)

HSDPA 3.6Mbps vs HSDPA 7.2 Mbps . If the networks allows you to navigate at that speed and you are somewhere where the signal strength is perfect - you might benefit from the doubled speed. Otherwise, most of the networks are max 3.6 Mbps and the speed increase won’t do you any good. 0 - 4 (although the 3GS must be in 7.2Mbps range)

Weight: the 3G has 133 grams / 4.69 oz. and the 3GS is heavier with 135 grams / 4.76 oz. 2 grams isn’t a LOT but is something. Go iPhone 3G 1 - 4

ROUND 2 battery !

The 3GS vs 3G battery promises an increase of 3 hours on WiFi, 6 hours in audio and 3 hours in video. But our user reviews say the increase is minimal and insignificant. The iPhone still need better batteries. No points here.

ROUND 3 other stuff !

The new iPhone 3GS is water-resistant, oil-resistant - this is good news and music to our ears. 1 - 5 (point for 3GS)

Video, voice control, integrated compass - GO BOY - 1 - 6.

THE RESULT
The new iPhone 3GS wins the battle. In our little fight we discovered something.
If you have already an iPhone 3G and :

• you don’t care about Bluetooth 0.1 more
• you think your phone is quick enough in menus
• you don’t live somewhere in a big city with 7.2 Mbps coverage (also a HSDPA internet data pack)
• you are pretty careful with your $600 phone, not jumping in the pool with it

THEN you DON’T NEED the new 3GS.

iPhone 3GS official AD

We also found a video that can really show us the video VGA 30fps recording looks like


GUYS Sony works on bringing HD video recording 720p to phones. Apple knows VGA.

Let’s look on the Apple profit for this handset : Here is a little picture explaining the parts cost. Of course there are also fees for transporting and commercializing.

So if you already own an iPhone 3G and have enough money to throw out the windows - then go for iPhone 3GS. OTHERWISE :

Jailbreaking and tweaking !
According to “Rapid Repair” they discovered that iPhone 3GS’s camera is more capable than you think of. The iPhone 3GS could and can support up to 720p High definition video recording. But this will completely drain his battery and hardware resources (the 256Mb ram that iPhone 3GS has).

So now you must be saying : ” I want to jailbreak my iPhone 3GS, what should I do, what are the steps ? ”
Here you can find a step-by-step guide to jailbreak and unlock your phone. Unfortunately no 720p HD recording yet for iPhone 3GS.

Sources : google, youtube, engadget, 2daybog, ubergizmo, techfresh, cnet and more. We read everything is there to know about iPhone 3GS and wrote a full article about it. Saved you the trouble.