iPhone kicks Nokia’s a$$
Yep its official, Apple’s iPhone was more profitable than Nokia and its entire handset lineup.
September 2009 sales profit report.
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.
Parachute Panic (iPhone) ALPHA preview!
Sneak Peek at Parachute Panic for iPhone/iPod touch. This is an early alpha build running on an iPhone! Some SoundFX and the title screen is not final yet. The game should appear at the end of this month or beginning of June on the App Store!
Look great !
Terminator Salvation - iPhone / iPod touch game trailer - by Gameloft
Watch the video, we were dazzled from the graphics and we still can’t belive that iPhone cand do such a realistic 3D real game
Terminator Salvation - iPhone / iPod touch game trailer - by Gameloft
iPhone top 20 applications
Finally we have a list, best iPhone applications.
Top 10 best free iPhone applications by iTunes downloads :
1. Facebook
2. Google Earth
3. Pandora Radio
4. Tap Tap Revenge
5. Shazam
6. Pac-Man Lite
7. Backgrounds
8. Touch Hockey FS5
9. Labyrinth Lite Edition
10. Flashlight
Top 20 best free iPhone applications by iTunes downloads :
11. Urbanspoon
12. Movies
13. iBowl
14. Lightsaber Unleashed
15. Sol Free Solitaire
16. MySpace Mobile
17. Virtual Zippo Lighter
18. The Weather Channel
19. BubbleWrap
20. Remote
Top 10 best shareware iPhone applications by iTunes downloads :
1. Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D
2. Koi Pond
3. Enigmo
4. Bejeweled 2
5. iBeer
6. Moto Chaser
7. PocketGuitar
8. Flick Fishing
9. Tetris
10. Texas Hold’em
Top 20 best shareware iPhone applications by iTunes downloads :
11. Super Monkey Ball
12. Pocket God
13. Cro-Mag Rally
14. Ocarina
15. Fieldrunners
16. iFart Mobile
17. Touchgrind
18. iHunt
19. iShoot
20. Monopoly Here & Now Edition
Carnival Hammer iPhone game
Ladies and gentleman step right up! The show that everyone has been waiting for has finally begun! The greatest game of all time is now available in a special version for iPhone and iPod Touch Caaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarnival Haaaaaaaaaaaaaammer!
Come on in and enjoy this incredible test of strength. Show everyone who the new Hercules is.
All you have to do is carry out a simple yet vigorous move: grab hold of your iPhone as if it were a hammer, and pretend to hit a stake into the ground. Afterwards, watch what happens on the screen see how the hammer hits the virtual target and how the weight rises and rises and rises until its zenith can you reach the moon?
Get ready to live a unique and unrepeatable experience with the game Carnival Hammer, created by Zed Games. Enjoy a good dose of fantasy and humour like never before. Show your friends and enemies who is the strongest of all!
Features
- Simple and intuitive control.
- Fun music and sound effects that recreate the authentic carnival atmosphere.
- Eccentric illustrations and characters, complemented with a special touch of humour.
- Suitable for dames, gentlemen and even weaklings!
- Available in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.
Install Game here
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