Airtel iphone 3GS Features, Price in India

Finally Airtel, has launched the iPhone 3GS in India. iPhone 3GS is the fastest, most powerful iPhone in india from apple, iphone 3GS was packed with new features including improved speed and performance - up to twice as fast as iPhone 3G - with longer battery life, a 3 megapixel autofocus camera, easy to use video recording and hands free voice control.

The App Store provides access to more than 150,000 applications from games to social networking to financial planning and health management, generating more than 3 billion downloads to date. The iPhone is now available in over 80 countries around the world.

“We are delighted with the opportunity to bring the eagerly-awaited iPhone 3GS to India. Combining the strength of the Airtel brand and network with the great user interface of iPhone 3GS, we are happy to bring to our customers an experience that will take mobile communications to a whole new level," said Atul Bindal, President-Mobile Services, Bharti Airtel.

iPhone 3GS will be available for Rs. 35,500 for the 16GB model and Rs. 41,500 for the 32GB model. Airtel iPhone 3GS customers will enjoy 500 MB of free data every month for a year from the date of their iPhone 3GS activation. To take advantage of this offer, customers should call 121.

Additionally, iPhone 3G continues to be available in the 8GB version for Rs. 29,500. Airtel customers can purchase iPhone 3GS from Airtel authorized retail stores across India including select Airtel Relationship Centres.

Virtual Fridge Notes for iPhone

The new application makes use of a femtocell’s ability to detect home presence, sending someone a reminder message as soon as he or she arrives home. ip.access’ “fridge notes” service works on any SMS capable handset, but the new iPhone version actually displays the messages on a virtual fridge, allowing the recipient to manage them just like real fridge notes. The message, which can be composed and sent using Facebook, can be unpeeled, moved to a corner of the fridge door, or removed altogether if the message is no longer relevant.

“Since the very early days, the industry has been discussing the potential for new applications based on the home presence information provided by a femtocell. The virtual fridge integrates the femtocell with two of the world’s most popular communication mediums – Facebook and the iPhone – to deliver a useful new service,” says Stephen Mallinson, CEO at ip.access. “As the preferred communication hub for millions of people around the world, Facebook is the ideal place to leave reminder messages for friends, who can use the iPhone’s unique user interface to manage the important jobs they need to do at home.”

The application also uses a femtocell’s home presence detection capability to automatically update a person’s Facebook status, meaning all their friends and family can see when they’ve arrived home.

ip.access has taken a strong lead in promoting femtocell services, and has helped to initiate the Femto Forum Services Special Interest Group (SIG), which seeks to foster a developer community to build femtocell services. It was also the first company to demonstrate femtocell-enabled connected home services, showcasing many different uses of femtocell technology in a home environment.

iPhone OS 3.0 Review online

Cut/Copy Paste works great Landscape QWERTY Keypad Spotlight Search is handy Mobile tracking and Remote Wipe OS got a little bit sluggish Features present in most cheaper handsets Bluetooth file transfer is absent Update for iPod Touch is paid service

Sure we’re all anticipating the arrival of the new iPhone 3G S but in the mean time existing users will have to suffice with Apple’s latest iPhone update i.e. version 3.0. We’ve already told you time and time again about what the update will entail with regards to feature upgrades etc., so I have no intention of boring you with the details of once again. However, in case you haven’t yet upgraded your handset and are contemplating the same, here’s a quick review of my experience with the new upgrade.

New Looks , Apps. And Speed

First off, there’s really no visible difference in the UI except for the fact that you’ll notice the Voice Memo application icon, The SMS texting icon is also no devoid of the name and simply has a little voice bubble. All else is the same. One of the biggest issues I have with the handset after upgrade the OS to 3.0 was that it began operating a little slower than usual. It took over a second or so, with a jerky response to change screens, or even just to come back to the main menu desktop after exiting a function. Changing of the screens orientation was also not as smooth as before and that was quite disturbing.

Type Anyway YOU want

A couple of things that I believe are the strongest points of the upgrade that really bring out the best with the handset are the landscape keyboard and Copy + Paste functionality. The keyboard can be used in both forms now making messaging or even taking notes so much easier in landscape. It did take usually long for the orientation to switch form portrait to landscape and although that pissed me off, I still think that the keyboard is so much more functional in this view.

The iPhone having MMS is too little too late.

Copying isn't always cheating

The second feature that will be a boon to any iPhone user is the Cut/Copy+Paste functionality. Simply tap the screen where there’s writing in a message or note and there options will pop up – Select All which will select all the text on the screen, Select which gives you the control to slide across the screen and choose what you wish to highlight for copying and then of course Cut and Copy. To Paste the information anywhere, just press and hold down on the area you need to copy to and you’ll get a Paste option pop up. Brilliant! Absolutely Brilliant! You can even copy information off of websites, like email addresses phone numbers etc. The procedure is exactly the same. It’s also a lot easier as you can double tap to zoom into a page for easier viewing.

MMS - Too Little Too Late?

MMS has all but faded away into the recesses of social networking (SN) where it’s so much easier to just take a picture and uploaded onto a blog of SN site into your profile for everyone to see. So the iPhone having MMS is, in my opinion, too little too late. With free downloadable apps of sites like Twitter and Facebook that allow you to directly upload images, it makes more sense to do that than pay for MMS. Of course the sliver lining is that you can share pictures on a more one on one basis with contacts, then again you could also use email for the same. But MMS will come in handy when you need to send out a video, except existing users with an iPhone first Gen or 3G don’t have a video recorder.

Touchscreen Phone Options

Touchscreen phones are everywhere these days. The simple interface of a touchscreen makes sorting photos, navigating web pages, selecting cell phone options and even into a series of easy gestures instead of fumbling around a standard keypad. Because of their popularity, there are an ever-increasing variety of them, and it can be hard for customers to know what they should be looking for in a phone. Here are some things to consider when buying a touchscreen phone:

·Interface

There are nearly as many different types of interfaces as there are touchscreen cell phones. Most employ a resistive interface with tactile feedback, meaning there will be some physical sensation to let you know an action has been recognized. The iPhone, G-1 and BlackBerry Storm use a more sensitive, but also more fragile, capacitive interface, which requires less pressure but does not work with a stylus.

·Screen size and Display Resolution

Screen sizes range from 2.5 to 3.5 inches wide. However small your hands may be, the tip of your finger is still larger than the point of a stylus, so obviously the bigger the screen you have to work with, the better. The same is true of the number of pixels—a high pixel count will have the sharpest image. Most touchscreen phone resolutions range from 400×240 to 480×360 pixels.

·Battery life

Touchscreen technology is a drain on batteries. Generally, the cell phones that utilize a touchscreen feature will have a larger battery capacity. You definitely want the largest possible battery and/or one that is quick to recharge.

Palm Pre vs iPhone

The Pre is Palm’s answer to the iPhone, and is considered to be the most direct challenge to Apple’s dominance over the touch-screen smartphone market.

Some of the biggest differences between the Palm Pre and the iPhone have to do with background applications and cut and paste functions. The iPhone will not allow users to have applications running unchecked in the background, as its creators say it too negatively impacts battery life. Not only will the Palm Pre run “multiple activities”, as they call them, but will also allow users to view and combine multiple calendars from Outlook, Exchange, Google and Facebook intelligently, deleting cross-calendar schedule conflicts. While the iPhone recently developed cut and paste and MMS messaging functionality for its forthcoming OS 3.0, those programs must be implemented, while the Pre will come equipped with these functionalities.

Perhaps the biggest advantage Apple has in this smartphone battle is the vast number of applications that already exist for the iPhone. The Palm WebOS is a new platform, and will have to play a lot of catch-up before it will have as many applications available as the iPhone. Gaming will be another concern, as Palm has already confirmed that the initial gaming on its WebOS platform will be “very basic”.

Buyers will have a difficult time choosing between the purchase of a new smartphone, or updating their existing iPhone with its OS 3.0, available soon after the release of the Pre.

Buy an iPhone? No thanks, I'm going Nokia

NEW YORK--Collins Osei, who had bought an iPhone 3G last year, came to the AT&T store Friday not to buy the latest-generation iPhone 3G S, but instead he wanted to downgrade to a less expensive Nokia phone.

Osei said his decision to go back to a basic-feature phone was all about cost. The iPhone and its service plan are simply too expensive, he said. Osei, who is in the middle of his two-year contract with AT&T, had his iPhone 3G stolen recently. But he said replacing it with a new one would cost too much. Instead, he picked up a Nokia 2600 for a mere $43.

But Osei's decision didn't hinge just on the upfront cost of the phone. He also said he was tired of paying the additional $30 a month data charge that is mandatory with the iPhone.

"The iPhone plan was just too expensive," he said. "They made me pay $30 extra a month for data, and I don't really need the Internet on my phone. So I went back to a regular phone. And now I'm on a plan that costs $39.99 a month."

Osei might not be the only consumer out there turned off by the high cost of the iPhone service fee. Unlike previous iPhone launch days, there was no line of people this morning waiting outside the AT&T Time Square store hoping to get the latest iPhone 3G S. In fact, it looked like more customers were leaving the store empty-handed or with other devices than those leaving with new iPhones.

The reason for this might be that the new-generation iPhone is only an incremental advance in terms of hardware over last year's model. The two main highlights of the new phone are its faster speed and larger memory. Or perhaps more consumers had their new iPhones shipped directly to their homes.

But the sparse crowds at the AT&T store might also have something to do with the slumping economy. With the national unemployment rate over 9 percent, some consumers are reconsidering buying expensive smartphones and pricey service plans. AT&T and Apple have worked hard to bring the entry cost of the iPhone down to an affordable level. The new iPhone 3G S starts at $199 with a two-year contract, and last year's 8GB iPhone 3G has been reduced to just $99. But customers are required to sign two-year contracts for these phones, which at a minimum will cost them $1,680 over the life of their service contracts.

Peter Pham, CEO of Billshrink.com, a Web site that helps consumers cut waste out of their monthly bills said that it sometimes takes consumers a little while before they realize the full impact of the service fees on their wallets.

"Most people don't realize how much they are paying for their service until they are about six to seven months into their two-year contracts," he said. "And then they start to realize that their bills are really high."

The majority of cell phone users in the U.S. don't use all the services that they pay for, Pham added. His company's Web site can analyze consumers' phone bills and help them figure the best plan for their usage patterns given where they live.

Meanwhile, smartphones, such as the iPhone, continue to sell well. Analysts are predicting a big launch weekend for the new iPhone 3G S. Apple and AT&T are expected to sell more than 500,000 units over the next few days. Apple sold out of its preorder phones well before launch day, and it looked like there were steady lines Friday morning at Apple stores throughout the country.

But as the smartphone market matures and if the economy worsens, it will be interesting to see if consumers start demanding less expensive data plans from their carriers. Or perhaps some, like Collins Osei, will simply go back to their basic cell phones.

New iPhone 32GB Looking More Likely

New iPhone rumors out today come very close to confirming the existence of a 32GB iPhone, and even resurrect the possibility of a $99 iPhone from Apple. We're less than two weeks away from Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference from June 8-12, and it is assumed Apple will unveil new iPhone hardware during WWDC or shortly thereafter. No one knows for sure what a new iPhone would look like, but the most popular iPhone rumors include the addition of an OLED screen, rubber backing, a faster processor, more RAM, improved battery life, and bigger storage. Today, no new features are hitting the rumor mill, but if news from around the world is to be believed, a 32GB iPhone is all but inevitable before the end of the summer.

APPLE iPHONE 3G 16GB Product Description

Carrier:

AT&T, Cingular, Cellular One, Fido, Rogers Wireless, SunCom, T-Mobile, TracFone, Vodaphone, Orange, O2, Oi, Telefonica, Movistar, Tim, Telnor, and many others!

Brand: Apple iPhone

Model: iPhone 3G

Type: Smartphone (PDA Phone)

Technology: GSM

Camera: 1-2 Megapixels

Features:
Voice-Activated Dialing, USB Interface, Touch Screen, Speakerphone, SMS-Text Messaging, Internet Browser, PDA-PC Sync, Calendar, MP3 Player, Email Access, Video Streaming, Bluetooth Enabled, Color Screen, Video Recording, Warranty, GPS, Java Enabled

Condition: New, Never Opened

APPLE IPHONE 3GS 32GB Product Description

Meet the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet. iPhone 3G S features video recording, Voice Control, up to 32GB of storage, and more.

The Fastest iPhone Ever:

The first thing you’ll notice about iPhone 3G S is how quickly you can launch applications. Web pages render in a fraction of the time, and you can view email attachments faster. Improved performance and updated 3D graphics deliver an incredible gaming experience, too. In fact, everything you do on iPhone 3G S is up to 2x faster and more responsive than iPhone 3G.

Video:

Now you can shoot video, edit it, and share it — all on your iPhone 3G S. Shoot high-quality VGA video in portrait or landscape. Trim your footage by adjusting start and end points. Then share your video in an email, post it to your MobileMe gallery, publish it on YouTube, or sync it back to your Mac or PC using iTunes.
Learn more about video recording

3-Megapixel Camera:

The new 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos, too, thanks to built-in autofocus and a handy new feature that lets you tap the display to focus on anything (or anyone) you want.

Voice Control:

Voice Control recognizes the names in your Contacts and knows the music on your iPod. So if you want to place a call or play a song, all you have to do is ask.

Compass:

With a 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 you’re facing.

Cut, Copy & Paste:

Cut, copy, and paste words and photos, even between applications. Copy and paste images and content from the web, too.

Landscape Keyboard:

Want more room to type on the intelligent software keyboard? Rotate iPhone to landscape to use a larger keyboard in Mail, Messages, Notes, and Safari.

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.

Search:

Find what you’re looking for across your iPhone, all from one convenient place. Spotlight searches all your contacts, email, calendars, and notes, as well as everything in your iPod.

Accessibility:

iPhone 3G S offers accessibility features to assist users who are visually or hearing impaired. These features include the VoiceOver screen reader, a Zoom feature, White on Black display options, Mono Audio, and more.

Internet Tethering:

Surf the web from practically anywhere. Now you can share the 3G connection on your iPhone with your Mac notebook or PC laptop.
Tethering is not currently offered in the U.S. and some other countries. See your carrier for availability.

Voice Memos:

Capture and share a thought, a memo, a meeting, or any audio recording on the go with the new Voice Memos application.

YouTube:

Watch YouTube videos wherever you are. Log in to your YouTube account to save and sync bookmarks and rate your favorites.

Size and weight:

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)


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

Location :
Assisted GPS
Digital compass2
Wi-Fi
Cellular

Power and battery :

Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter
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

Mac system requirements:

Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later
iTunes 8.2 or later (free download from www.downloads.bloggeradda.net)
iTunes Store account
Internet access

Windows system requirements:

PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows Vista; or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
iTunes 8.2 or later (free download from www.downloads.bloggeradda.net)
iTunes Store account
Internet access

Environmental requirements:

Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F(0° to 35° C)
Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F(-20° to 45° C)
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)


Capacity: 16GB or 32GB flash drive

Color: Black or White

Display:

3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display
480-by-320-pixel resolution at 163 ppi
Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

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
User-configurable maximum volume limit

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

The iPhone 3G S: Coming to a country near you

Like the iPhone 3G, the new iPhone 3G S won't be released to the entire world at once. Rather, it will be released on three dates following its initial June 19 debut. Apple announced the 90 countries at the WWDC 2009 keynote, but they flashed by quickly so we don't blame you if you missed your country. Here's what we know so far.

June 19 releases

• Canada
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Spain
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• United States

June 26 releases

• Australia
• Austria
• Belgium
• Ireland
• Japan
• Netherlands

July releases

• Bulgaria
• Colombia
• Croatia
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Estonia
• Finland
• Greece
• Guatemala
• Hong Kong
• Hungary
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Macedonia
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Montenegro
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Philippines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Singapore
• Slovakia
• South Africa
• Sweden
• Uruguay

August releases

• Argentina
• Botswana
• Brazil
• Cameroon
• Central African Republic
• Chile
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• Guinea
• Honduras
• India
• Indonesia
• Ivory Coast
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Kenya
• Madagascar
• Mali
• Mauritius
• Nicaragua
• Niger
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Senegal
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• United Arab Emirates
• Venezuela

Two cheaper alternatives to Find My iPhone

No doubt about it, Apple's just-announced Find My iPhone app is pretty cool. If your precious goes missing, you can remotely transmit a "Help, help, I'm lost!" message in the hopes that whoever found it will return it.

If that doesn't pan out, you can send a Mission Impossible-style self-destruct command that'll wipe the iPhone's memory, thus protecting any sensitive data from falling into the wrong hands.

Unfortunately, the price of this nifty recovery/security service is a subscription to Apple's MobileMe, which costs $99 annually. That's fine if you're already a subscriber, but way too pricey if all you want is an iPhone safety net.

Fortunately, there are alternatives. On the low-tech side there's StuffBak, a coded recovery label you slap on the back of your iPhone. The finder dials a toll-free number or visits the StuffBak site; the service arranges return shipping at no cost to the finder.

The good Samaritan also gets 20 bucks' worth of StuffBak stuff and any cash reward you want to add to the pot. As for you, recovery costs vary depending on the service plan you choose, but they won't be more than $30.

Getting closer to a MobileMe-style solution, GadgetTrak is a free app designed to help you locate a stolen iPhone (so you can recover it vigilante-style! Or, if you're boring and law-abiding, with the police's help).

All you do is install and configure the app--then hope that the thief is dumb enough to tap the "Trak" icon (which, admittedly, looks not unlike the Safari icon). Doing so will bring up the URL of your choice (Google is the default) while secretly transmitting the phone's location to GadgetTrak. Login to your account to see the report.

Obviously the app needs the option of working in the background, without manual activation. GadgetTrak plans to "add additional functionality and triggers as Apple makes them available to us," but for now it's of limited value.

What do you think? Is Find My iPhone worth a $99 Mobile subscription, or are you better off with cheaper, third-party alternatives. I'm hoping that the arrival of OS 3.0 brings a lot more options for locating a lost or stolen phone.

iPhone 3G S First Take

iPhone fans got what they were waiting for June 8 when the third-generation model of Apple's popular handset made its debut during the WWDC 2009 keynote. The iPhone 3G S, which will hit stores June 19, promises a faster iPhone with an extended battery life, more memory, and improved features. It looks exactly the same as the previous model, but both the 16GB ($199) and new 32GB ($299) models will come in white and black versions.

Though the jump from the iPhone 3G to the 3G S isn't quite as big as the jump from the first- to second-generation models, this latest handset still adds enough new features to make it a compelling upgrade for some users. And when you add in all the new features that will come with the iPhone OS 3.0 (available June 17), we finally get an iPhone that can run thousands of snazzy applications and do something as basic as send a multimedia message.

Yet, we still have some concerns. A faster AT&T 3G network isn't going to happen overnight, and some features, like tethering and the aforementioned multimedia messaging, won't happen right away. We also came away from the keynote without any mention of call quality, which, as any iPhone owner can tell you, remains far from perfect. But most importantly, the iPhone 3G S's price will vary widely depending on your eligibility. If you can get it at the lowest prices, it's worth your while. But if you're not yet eligible for a discounted upgrade, we suggest that you wait.

Speed
Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide product marketing, promised that iPhone 3G S (the "S" stand for speed) will be faster in a number of ways. Not only will a new processor enable it to load apps faster, but it will also utilize an upgraded AT&T 3G network for speedier Web browsing. We expected both of these improvements, so we're not surprised that they are the new model's prime selling points. I'll start with the processor.

Schiller didn't provide any hard metrics on the new processor, but he said that the 3G S would open applications two times faster than the previous two iPhones. Honestly, this isn't something that we've been pining for--we would much prefer to get Palm Pre-style multitasking--but we'll welcome it just the same. We'll have to wait for a review model to see how much faster the 3G S is.

On the other hand, we've eagerly been awaiting zippier 3G speeds, so we're glad to hear that they're on their way. Here, too, Schiller was short on specifics outside of mentioning AT&T's forthcoming HSPA network upgrade to 7.2Mbps. That is an important qualifier considering that AT&T won't start rolling out the faster network until later this year. What's more, full deployment is scheduled for 2011. Though we expect that urban areas will be first, coverage will vary widely for the next year, at least. As such, we don't predict any miracles soon.

Battery life
Though battery life on the first iPhone was mostly satisfactory, the iPhone 3G sucks up juice rapidly. Indeed, you're lucky if your handset lasts longer than a day of heavy use. Luckily, the iPhone 3G S offers some hope. Schiller rattled off statistics that certainly sound promising. It should offer 9 hours of Wi-Fi battery life, 10 hours on video playback, 30 hours on audio playback, 12 hours 2G talk time, and 5 hours 3G talk time. Like with the processor, we'll have to wait for our review unit to see if these ratings hold up, but we like what we're hearing so far.

Camera
Up until now, the iPhone's camera has been good, but far from great. Though picture quality is decent, camera editing features on the first two iPhones are nonexistent. The minimalist shooters bothered us so much that we began to worry if Apple was leading a new trend of "dumbing down" cell phone cameras.

The iPhone 3G S, however, has helped put some of those fears to rest. Apple boosted the camera's resolution to 3 megapixels and it added an autofocus feature. In the future, you'll also get settings for white balance, exposure, low-light sensitivity, and a macro mode for close-up photos. The autofocus feature appeared to work well during the keynote so we're looking forward to testing it ourselves.

Video recording
When we last asked about video recording at the OS 3.0 announcementin March, Apple wouldn't comment on whether it would come to the iPhone. So we have to admit that we weren't expecting it to happen anytime soon. But thanks to its improved camera, the iPhone 3G S will offer the ability to record VGA clips at 30 frames per second. It also promises a nifty editing feature that will let you trim clips to your liking. And once you're done, you can upload them to YouTube with just a couple of clicks. Again, it looked good onstage so we're excited to check it out.

Voice Control
We've long berated Apple for not including voice dialing on the iPhone. So when we heard that it would be on the iPhone 3G S, our initial reaction was a cynical "it's about time." Yet, our hearts softened just the slightest bit when we saw that the new Voice Control feature will go far beyond just voice dialing and commands.

Sure, you'll be able to dial a contact using your voice, but you'll also be able to activate the iPod player by asking for a particular music track or artist. What's more, you can use Voice Control to identify a song by name and you can ask to play related tracks (as they're associated in the iTunes Genius feature). Seeing those additional features almost makes us forgive Apple for taking so long to add something as basic as voice dialing, but not quite.

Compass
We were a little skeptical when we heard that the new iPhone might offer a digital compass. Yet, Schiller confirmed that the rumors were true. Like any other compass it will automatically point to north, but it also will integrate with Google Maps to point you in the right direction. A nice touch, to be sure.

What didn't we get?
Fortunately, this list is getting shorter with each incarnation of the iPhone. Though OS 3.0 adds many notable missing features like multimedia messaging, turn-by-turn directions and stereo Bluetooth, there are a few capabilities still lacking. Flash support for the Safari browser, app folders for the home screen and USB mass storage are just a few. And hey, though we know that we'll never get it, we'll throw in a user-replaceable battery too.

So should you buy it?
Like we said earlier, the iPhone 3G S offers some notable feature improvements, but it doesn't offer quite the same leap that the iPhone 3G offered over the first-generation model. If you don't own an iPhone yet, and you've been waiting around to see what happens, now is the time to go for it. The same goes for iPhone Classic owners who never made the jump to the iPhone 3G.

But, if you're a current iPhone 3G owner, the answer isn't so clear. If you're eligible to upgrade at the cheaper prices ($199 or $299), then we suggest doing so, as long as you remember that a new two-year contract is required. If you own an iPhone 3G, but are not eligible for the upgrade yet, then we recommend waiting. As much as the iPhone 3G S brings, it's not worth the extra $200 that both the 16GB and 32GB models will cost you. In the meantime, you will get the new OS 3.0 features when they're released for the iPhone 3G on June 17. But not only that, you'll have extra money to spend on apps.

Various Ways To Use Twitter On Your iPhone

Perhaps one of the main reasons so many people buy the iPhone is for the fact that it allows you to stay connected to the world in so many dynamic ways. Instead of simply using the phone to connect with your friends, you can do so through text messaging and even e-mail. However, one of the best ways to keep your online life moving, even when you’re on the move, is by using social networking sites.

Many of the popular social networking sites allow you to access their site through your cell phone, however, the quality of service that you will get through your cell phone isn’t always desirable. One of the best social networking sites that you can control when you are on the move is Twitter.

Twitter is based off of a basic concept to keep friends and family connected, without having to use extensive steps to communicate with them. When you own an iPhone, there are several tips that you can follow to keep your use of Twitter as seamless as possible. Perhaps one of the easiest ways to stay connected with Twitter through your iPhone is through your SMS system, or through text messaging. This is a very convenient way to keep updates about what you’re doing to all of your friends and family, and all it takes is typing a short message through your SMS screen and sending it to a specific number. It is very easy to set this up on your iPhone, all you have to do is make sure you verify your phone number on Twitter’s website, and then you can start sending updates to the people who matter, no matter where you are.

If you find yourself confused by what you’ve read to this point, don’t despair. Everything should be crystal clear by the time you finish.

Another great way to keep your Twitter site updated is through visiting their mobile website. When you have an iPhone, you are probably going to be on the Internet more than you could possibly imagine. Whether you are in a waiting room, sitting in class or on a bus, you will be checking your e-mail and other popular sites. Of course, if you have a Twitter account, than you will want to update your status while killing time.

You can do this in a special website that was specifically designed to be used on your cell phone. You will be able to update your account, view your friends account and do everything else that you normally would, but now, it’s on your cell phone.

In today’s world it seems that we are busier than ever before, thus making the need to stay connected to those you care about extremely important. One way to keep in touch with your friends and family is through having a great cell phone, such as the iPhone. However, also being apart of an online social networking community, like Twitter, you will be able to keep your friends and family in-the-know, without having to worry about spending unnecessary amounts of time on the phone.

The greatest aspect of the iPhone is the fact that it streamlines all forms of communication, whether it be through text messaging or with checking your e-mail, the iPhone will take any hassle out of communicating with the world around you.

So now you know a little bit about Apple Iphone. Even if you don’t know everything, you’ve done something worthwhile: you’ve expanded your knowledge.