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The iPhone 3GS crashed into our trembling palms nine months ago, scoring a stonking five stars in our original iPhone review. But a lot has happened in the last three quarters of a year. The Nexus One Google phone has arrived. HTC has out Appled App...
Unmatched app choice, peerless interface...
Stale design, still no multitasking...
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Everyone’s seen an iPhone, and most people want one, but can you tell the difference between an iPhone 3G and an iPhone 3GS? The answer is most certainly no; they look identical to each other and are no different to the naked eye. Once you’ve used an i...
If you’re a current iPhone user with either the original generation or the 3G model, you’ll definitely notice a speed increase which is always nice, but depending on your budget, you may not want to shell out for what’s essentially the s...
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EISA.eu Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:51
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Apple’s new iPhone 3GS may not look like a gigantic leap ahead from the earlier version, but it is. It’s twice as fast as the ‘old’ iPhone and its energy consumption is significantly less. Though still limited, the built-in 3MP camera has been upgraded...
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T he positioning of Apple gives the brand just that little bit more style and luxury than other brands. With a select number of distributors and a strong marketing policy, this is expanded even further. An Apple product tends to give the buyer a specia...
A pple iPhone 3Gs can be used for many applications, and furthermore, this mobile phone works very quickly and smoothly. The large touch screen responds well and makes operation very easy. This adds to displaying almost every web page, although the...
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Let’s get this out the way right away. The latest revision of Apple’s ridiculously popular mobile phone is the best one yet. It’s the fastest and it is the most powerful. The iPhone 3G S is, also, the most over-priced handset to ever hit the market...
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The iPhone 3GS is exclusive to O2 in the UK and is an upgraded version of the iPhone 3G. Its being marketed as "The fastest, most powerful iPhone yet!". Hopefully it wont disappoint!I know there has been a lot of hype about Apples iPhones, but even...
The Apple iPhone 3GS (exclusive to O2) has definitely opened my eyes to the world of the iPhone. The phone is stylish an one to be proud to show off to your friends.Ive never been a fan of touch screen keyboards, especially full QWERTY ones. But if yo...
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At the time of writing Steve Jobs had only just returned to after six months' medical leave. With Nokia and others mounting fresh challenges to his empire, the iPhone 3G S is the company's latest move to consolidation.Think of that 'S' like 'GTI' on a...
Faster and more powerful, new features and holes in spec plugged, larger hard disk, same skyhigh AV performance, classleading interface...
It's not cheap – if you're paying for it that is...
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whatlaptop.techradar.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:52
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The 3GS is the third incarnation of the iPhone and, while Apple has kept to the same overall design, it is the performance and usability of this device that has seen the most changes.The handset is available in either 16GB or 32GB versions and you can...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:52
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The iPhone 3GS has had its critics, particularly when O2 announced its rather extravagant price plans. However, we’d bet that a large number of them hadn’t even got hold of one. Yet again, Apple has produced a remarkable piece of hardware, with soft...
Often replicated, never bettered, the Apple remains the daddy of the touchscreen world.
While it has certainly been improved, the camera remains the iPhone’s Achilles heel.
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No matter what I write in this review, there are people out there who will instantly accuse me and the TR team in general of being Apple fan boys, so I may as well throw the cat among the pigeons straight away. Put simply, the original iPhone changed the...
The iPhone 3GS is the fastest, most feature rich model so far, and if you don't already have a iPhone 3G it's well worth the money. If you do have an iPhone 3G though, it's not quite so cut and dry. The 3GS may be faster than the 3G when it comes to rende...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:53
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The key differencesAutofocus cameraThe jump from a 2-megapixel camera to a 3-megapixel camera isn’t exactly revolutionary. There’s still no flash. But, it is at least autofocus and the phone has a clever (although done before) touch-to-focus feature w...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:53
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Over the past year, the iPhone has built up a steady momentum, largely due to the variety of software available on the one-year-old App Store. The recent release of iPhone OS 3.0, a free update for older models, filled gaps in older models by adding MM...
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igizmo.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:53
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iGizmo's full-length verdict on the iPhone 3GS Very powerful / Great touchscreen / Brilliant operating system Expensive / Poor battery life Since the original, silver-backed iPhone launched in 2007, the star of the show has been Apple’s spectacular mob...
Very powerful, Great touchscreen, Brilliant operating system...
Expensive, Poor battery life...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:53
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Apple outsmarted the mobile world when it released the touch-controlled iPhone in June 2007. In July the next year, it stepped up to faster network speeds with the iPhone 3G while creating a massive ecosystem of apps. Now Apple will reassert its domina...
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siliconrepublic.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:53
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Judging from appearance, the iPhone 3G S may not look any different to its 3G predecessor, but the insides tell a different story – one that included Apple listening carefully to what its customers wanted, combined with its legendary driving force for...
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gadgetrepublic.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:53
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The hype surrounding the release of the next iteration of Apple's now omnipresent iPhone may not have been on the same scale as the original and 3G models, but the 3G S is another step closer to the future of mobile computing.Judging from appearance, t...
With up to 32GB storage, video recording, speedy web surfing, MMS, cut and paste and the compass/Maps integration, this is the smartphone I have been waiting for.Pricing: From €79 on bill pay with O2.By Marie Boran Post a comment about this articlePl...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:53
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"Better, faster, stronger ?" the new iPhone? The look hasn’t changed, but it’s different. The iPhone 3G S is a more robust piece of kit, with better performance and speed – which is where the S (for speed) comes from. It also has longer battery life. A...
Faster / Better battery life, Improved photo results / Video / Simple editing, App Store: applications for everything, OS developed for total touch experience, Bluetooth / Can serve as a modem (paid service)...
No zoom, no flash, Voice control is imprecise, No memory extension, No text message delivery alert, no FM tuner...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:54
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Apple recently unveiled the third generation of its popular mobile phone, the iPhone 3GS, and weve managed to get our hands on one for a quick once over.At first glance its almost impossible to tell the 3G and the 3GS apart, but under the hood Apple...
Useful new features such as copy and paste; improved speed; faster data access...
Price; O2 charge for bolt-on...
The iPhone 3GS is definitely a step up from its predecessors, although not a massive step change from the 3G. With more and more competition around, the price and its operator exclusivity could begin to count against Apple...
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itpro.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:54
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The 3GS is still the boss, with its ease of use still unparalleled and its feature set ably boosted by the iPhone 3.0 OS update. The faster speeds and increased memory make it even better to use, while the camera quality and video capability are welcom...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:54
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Jobs a good one The launch of Apple’s all-conquering phone was once again announced at WWDC to compete with the likes of Palm’s Pre and HTC’s Android range. But given iPhone fans will have to pay a fair whack to upgrade to the new iPhone 3G S, is it w...
The faster processor speeds and the upgraded camera, as well as all the extra goodies Apple has given us with the iPhone 3.0 firmware...
Its a little expensive, theres still no flash compatibility on the internet browser and wed also love a flash to take some better night photos...
A brilliant piece of kit that might not be light years ahead in terms of an upgrade, but still worth choosing over the older model...
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techradar.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:54
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del.icio.us reddit! TechBlips Facebook Stumbleupon Newsvine tweet Apple has released another new iPhone - the 3G S - to stave off the competition from the Palm Pre and the HTC Magic. But is it worth the super-high upgrade charges, given the iPhone 3G w...
Great touchscreen, Faster processor, iPhone 3.0 software, Camera with autofocus...
Poor coverage at times, Expensive to upgrade to, Internet tethering costs extra, Battery life doesnt seem to have been improved...
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Note: This review is a reprint from Macworld US. A UK-specific review with the iPhone 3GS tested against O2s network is underway. In slightly less than two years, Apple’s iPhone has transformed how the world thinks of cellphones. Phone companies and h...
Bright, high-quality fingerprint-resistant touchscreen; extremely fast and responsive; built-in GPS and compass; voice control for phone dialing and music; decent autofocus camera with SD video capability; all the new features of iPhone OS 3.0 Software Up...
Soft-looking video; Voice Control lacks some polish; onboard video trimming is destructive; requires two-year commitment to AT&T Wireless for lowest prices.
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:54
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VIDEO: See our video review of the new Apple iPhone 3GSThe third addition to the iPhone range, the 3GS, is a small step forward for Apple compared with the first two handsets, in that it introduces several features that similar phones have had for year...
Very easy to use with great tools and features...
Calendar synchronisation is limited and the 3GS can work out very expensive...
The Apple iPhone 3GS is a stunning phone and portable computer that has style and substance...
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Apples latest iPhone hit the shelves on Friday 19 June, but with less fanfare than previous models. The iPhone 3G S has the same case, style and, apart from the ‘S, the same name at its predecessor - the iPhone 3G. But after a weekend playing with...
The iPhone 3GS addresses most of the fundamental weaknesses of the previous models, adding raw speed, voice-activated phone and music navigation, an improved autofocus camera, and video-recording features. With two major revisions in the past year, th...
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Everyone knew that Apple was planning to unveil version 3.0 of the iPhone OS at its Worldwide Developer Conference this month. As expected, the new OS adds some long awaited features such as ‘copy and paste’, multimedia messaging (MMS) and the ability...
If you don’t already own an iPhone then the iPhone 3G S might well be the model that finally wears down your resistance. The lack of a camera zoom is a glaring omission, but the iPhone’s great strength remains the sheer variety of features and...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:55
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Unless you’ve been communicating via carrier pigeon for the past couple of years, you can’t fail to have clapped eyes on Apple’s iPhone. Originally launched in June 2007 to more fanfare than a trumpet convention, the iPhone 3G S marks the smartphone’s...
It’s that S. It stands for speed, and is what really pushes the new iPhone ahead of the crowd. Opening apps on Apple’s new baby is lightening quick. In a couple of seconds you can zip between functions, search through e-mails, find your locati...
On the software side, the iPhone 3G S fails to delivery anything drastically different to its older (and identically designed) cousin, the iPhone 3G. That's not exactly a bad thing, considering the older software was already starting high up on the cu...
So is it worth the upgrade? If you already have an iPhone 3G, we wouldn’t recommend the outlay. However, if you’ve yet to hop onboard the iPhone bandwagon Apple’s tweaks and improvements should be enough to convince you.Best offers for t...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:56
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The iPhone 3G S isnt as big an advance as the iPhone 3G was from the first-generation model, but Apples latest handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. Its faster, and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life.
Finally adds common mobile phone features like multimedia messaging, video recording and voice dialling, Runs faster, Promised battery life is longer, Multimedia quality continues to shine...
Still lacks Flash Lite, USB transfer/storage and multitasking...
The iPhone 3G S isnt as big an advance as the iPhone 3G was from the first-generation model, but Apples latest handset is still a compelling upgrade for some users. Its faster, and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life...
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The iPhone 3G S might not look different on the outside, but under that skin is a complete re-working of its predecessor, the iPhone 3G. A much improved processor and a bump up in memory means the iPhone 3G S is much quicker off the mark, whether yo...
Much quicker, with a great camera...
Looks the same as the old iPhone 3G...
The best iPhone ever, but not quite worth the upgrade from 3G...
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Verdict: The new iPhone is a superb piece of design and engineering. Its expensive, however, and we dont like Apples closed software system. Apples new iPhone may look identical to the earlier 3G model, but the S in the name stands for speed...
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alphr.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:57
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We've always been fans of the iPhone here at PC Pro, but rather than taking the opportunity to dominate its rivals in all departments, Apple's policy to drip-release features such as 3G, GPS and proper, turn-by-turn satnav, has allowed challengers to j...
Not a revolutionary upgrade, but one that finally makes the iPhone the smartphone to own...
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pz10.com Updated:
2011-07-30 08:10:57
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The Apple iPhone 3GS is probably not the next revolutionary iPhone as you might have expected it. But the performance boost, the sharper camera with video and the purportedly improved battery life certainly make of the current iPhone (3GS or whatever i...
Its true that the iPhone 3GS brings over only incrementing changes, theres nothing ground breaking about it. But before everything else, the newly introduced changes on both software AND hardware level will make the new iPhone 3GS a more balanced sma...
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fonehome.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-13 20:02:40
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Spot the difference? The Apple iPhone 3GS looks almost identical in every way to its predecessor, the iPhone 3G. It’d take Atom man to shrink down in size and crawl into Apple’s latest mobile phone to spot the difference. That’s because nearly all the...
Thought the iPhone 3G was the best iPhone around? We’ve got news for you pal: the best just got better.LoveThe great looks of the iPhone 3G, with twice the speedEditing videos is as easy as blowing your noseA welcome boost for the much-maligned cameraH...
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The iPhone took a big step forward this year when the 3GS was released. By introducing a few subtle changes, Apple turned it from a very good phone into a brilliant one, and in this month's test it keeps its top-dog status.The first big change was the...
Super fast, brilliantly flexible and easy to use – the iPhone 3GS is still the best smartphone around...
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Although the Apple iPhone has been around for a little while now, Impulse Gamer Australia had the pleasure and privilege or reviewing the iPhone 3GS which truly transcend the world of mobile phones. As with iPod, Apple have once again revolutionised th...
At the end of the day, the Apple iPhone 3GS was easily the most impressive item that we had the chance of reviewing in 2009 and it's definitely a contender for product of the year. Apple have taken things that were once the domain of computers and GPS...
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In many ways Apple’s new iPhone 3GS is a minor step forward for Apple. After all, it looks almost identical to its predecessor (the iPhone 3G), which itself offered very few changes from the original iPhone model. But with the iPhone 3GS, combined wi...
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Weve always been fans of the iPhone at PC Authority, but rather than taking the opportunity to dominate its rivals in all departments, Apples policy to drip-release features such as 3G, GPS and turn-by-turn satnav has allowed challengers to jam an ug...
The 3GS is not a revolutionary upgrade, but one that finally makes the iPhone the smartphone to own. Here is our full review and summary of all the important features...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated:
2011-11-06 10:44:50
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Home Competitions Buyer Guides Contact Us Home > Phones Search Phones Apple iPhone 3GS Peter Blasina, June 30, 2009 The iPhone 3GS touchscreen mobile phone has had its processor upgraded from the iPhone 3Gs 412MHz to a more powerful 600MHz chip, an...
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smh.com.au Updated:
2011-11-06 10:44:53
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Video review: One is the alphanumeric model number written in micro font on the back panel. The other is the oleophobic coating on the front touch screen panel. Oleophobic literally means "to fear oil" and what this coating does is to a) make the scre...
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From the outside, there are two small features that distinguish the new iPhone 3G S from the superseded year-old model. And you have to look very hard to find them. One is the alpha numeric model number written in micro font on the back panel. The othe...
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Were yet to get our iPhone 3G S review unit yet, but here are the impressions of our North American colleagues. The iPhone 3G S has better battery life, power and speed compared to the 3G, and provides hardware-based features that enhance existing apps and functions on the phone. If all that matters to you, then upgrading is worth it, but if youre more of a casual iPhone user, then you can probably afford to wait a little while before you upgrade. Thats because most of the new features come...
Better battery life, faster, tethering, screen more resistant to fingerprints, Voice Control, A2DP (stereo) Bluetooth, digital compass, Find My iPhone, video recording...
Voice Control doesn’t launch apps or work with Bluetooth headsets, access to some features (like tethering) will depend on telcos...
The iPhone 3G S has better battery life, power and speed compared to the 3G, and provides hardware-based features that enhance existing apps and functions on the phone. If all that matters to you, then upgrading is worth it, but if you’re more of a...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2011-11-06 10:45:08
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Editors note: this review was conducted by our CNET US colleagues. We will update it with local observations as soon as we get our mitts on the Australian version. The iPhone 3G S has the same external design as the iPhone 3G. (Credit: CBSi) Design an...
Multimedia messaging, video recording and voice dialling — finally, Runs faster, Promised longer battery life, Multimedia quality continues to shine...
No improvement in call quality, 3G signal reception uneven, Still no Flash Lite, USB transfer and storage, or multitasking...
The iPhone 3G S is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.
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After a lengthy wait, the iPhone has finally landed on Vodafone. That leaves only T-Mobile as the only major player without Apple’s record-breaking blower on their books. So how does the Vodafone iPhone compare to the offerings from O2 and Orange? R...
Vodafone network is zippy, great tariffs...
Still no decent camera, no Flash support...
The same old iPhone is given a new push by Vodafone...
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Many celebrated last year's iPhone 3G as the single greatest multimedia device ever created, and it wasn't just Apple fanboys but also technophobe housewives like my mother. Applause for the App Store was emphatic, 3G connectivity was received with che...
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The iPhone has become an icon in popular culture. The iPhone, along with its sibling, the iPod, are woven into our view of the world. As a device it is sleek and sexy. It has a great sense of style and shows that while Apple may do many things wrong...
After a few days of playing with the new iPhone 3GS I have found myself missing the freedom I had with my jailbroken 3G. It’s true that I did not have the speed I have now, but I miss the ability to really make the phone mine. Most of the items that...
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Few mobile phones divide people like the iPhone 3G. If you like it you tend to the love the little fella to bits and wont bear any criticism of the blessed phone, the operating system or of Apple. Those that are impervious to its charms tend to veer o...
Very fast and responsive, The greaseproof screen is a great innovation, Battery life is no longer a big issue, Improved camera and video work well...
We really cant think of one worth mentioning although it isnt cheap, but we all knew that...
A truly terrible day for the Apple naysayers - this phone really is as good as it gets...
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Video review: Evolution, not revolution – the ‘S’ fixes the iPhone’s hardware flaws and the 3.0 software keeps it way ahead of its rivals...
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Plenty has already been written about the new iPhone 3.0 software update, which is also available for the iPhone 2G and iPhone 3G, so perhaps its best to focus on the new features unique to the iPhone 3G S. Apple says the S is for Speed, in terms of...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2014-03-22 02:58:54
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While the Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB might not be the newest handset on the block it's still a good introduction to iOS software, iTunes and the Apple eco system. This isn't the fastest smartphone on the market and it's not going to blow you away with its featu...
Easy access to the iTunes store for apps and content, iCloud support for wireless backups and syncing...
No front-facing camera, no HD video recording, average camera performance, 8GB of built in memory with no microSD card slot, Design, The iPhone 3GS 8GB has the curvier, original iPhone design, which many people still prefer over the sharper angles of the...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-03-31 04:14:09
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As the name implies, this is a souped-up iPhone 3G, rather than a new generation of Apple's handset. It's more powerful, has a better camera and the ability to shoot video, and supports faster HSDPA data speeds. It's now available in a choice of 16GB o...
The iPhone 3GS is certainly a step on from the iPhone 3G. Everything is faster, the camera is significantly improved, and the video shooting is very well done. If you want an iPhone and aren't encumbered by a long existing O2 contract, it's the one to...
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To be clear, the jump from the iPhone 3G to the 3G S is not nearly as big a momentous leap as it was when Apple upgraded from the original to the second generation. With that being said, there are still enough improvements in place to make upgrading from...
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whathifi.com Updated:
2014-06-21 14:13:43
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At the time of writing Steve Jobs had only just returned to Apple after six months' medical leave. With Nokia and others mounting fresh challenges to his empire, the iPhone 3G S is the company's latest move to consolidation. Think of that 'S' like 'GTI'...
Faster and more powerful, New features and holes in spec plugged, larger hard disk, Same skyhigh AV performance, Classleading interface...
It', s not cheap...
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NameIn many ways Apple's new iPhone 3GS is a minor step forward for Apple. After all, it looks almost identical to its predecessor (the iPhone 3G), which itself offered very few changes from the original iPhone model. But with the iPhone 3GS, combined wit...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-24 07:48:55
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When Apple announced the iPhone 3GS in June, I saw UAE on the list of countries where the unit was expected to sell in August. So I gave our beloved telco Etisalat the deadline of August 31st to start selling the 3GS locally. August came and went and t...
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AT A glance, there is almost no way to distinguish the iPhone 3GS from the older iPhone 3G without turning it over to see the silver fonts spelling the words “iPhone.” While both look identical from the outside, the iPhone 3GS’ screen benefits from a...
Speedy performance; better 3D game handling; camera takes good videos; accurate voice control.
Text message interface is still weird; limited onboard videoediting options; no pause function during video recording.
For all intents and purposes the iPhone 3GS serves as a worthy update to the iPhone 3G. Speaking from first-hand experience, once you get used to the generally speediness of the phone, it’s hard to go back to any other device that performs slower. I...
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