iPhone 3GS: Worth the upgrade?

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Mr. Mobile

Wednesday July 8, 2009

The new

Apple iPhone 3GS

caused a stir when it was released at

Apple's WWDC

. As the mere addition of the "S" (which stands for speed) to the product name attests, the changes aren't big... at least on the surface. The iPhone 3GS looks almost identical to the iPhone 3G. However, under the hood things have changed. A lot. Jay Goldman does a

Direct speed comparison of the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS

with surprising results.

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iPhone 3GS
16GB $199, 32GB $299
- Available in capacities of 16GB or 32GB.
- Slightly thinner than the iPhone 3G.
- New 3.2MP camera with touchscreen focusing.
- Allows for 30fps video recording with simple editing.
- Built-in digital compass with improved Maps application.
- Oleo-phobic (oil resistant) screen makes it easier to wipe off fingerprints.
- Improved Bluetooth with stereo (A2DP, not to be confused with R2D2).
- Much faster than the iPhone 3G.

Jay's verdict
If you're a heavy user who's hit the storage limit on your existing iPhone or if you've getting annoyed with your iPhone 3G's slowdowns, it's certainly worth the price of admission.

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