The new Iphone will also support 7.2 mbps HSPDA speeds with AT&T’s 3G network. Added to that is an unrevealed faster processor and Apple promises magic, and at least 2x times faster operation and browsing experience.
Voice controls are a big new feature, although many other smart phones already carry that in some form or the other. A inbuilt magnetometer will aid compass apps and direction indication on maps. But all of these leaves me kind of disappointed. Specially after looking at the feature list of Palm Pre. Sure Iphone should be faster and have a better browsing speed. It has a better camera and has video, but there is no multitasking yet. Push is still not supported in the truest sense.
What is exciting though is that the new Iphone will available at the same price which is $199 for the 16 GB model and $299 for the 32 GB one as compared to Sprint’s $199(after a really lame $100 rebate). And the current Iphone 3G be will available for $99. Now that is a real smart move. Not only does that bring Apple in the lower segment, but it also matches Pre’s price with a newer phone and 50,000 strong app world.
My early reaction was underwhelming leading me to dub it as Ifail, but I take my words back, its a good update on the existing Iphone and one which will satisfy all its fans.