Apple recently launched its new iPhone 4, in its usual understated blaze of publicity. With the PR making excited claims that Apple customers finally had more of the features they had been asking for since the last iPhone, and the usual army of Apple fans desperate to be the first to get their hands on one, do all the new features and the new look live up to all the hype?
Whereas you'd be hard pushed to tell a 3G and a 3GS apart, the iPhone 4 has a completely new look. It's flatter, thinner, and even die-hard 3GS fans would probably admit that it has a much more stylish, high-end look to it. But its looks are just the start, and the appearance of an extra camera on the front, and an LED flash for the main camera, give you an idea of the extra features that have been crammed into this smaller, better-looking iPhone.
The improvements continue with the amazing new display. By doubling the number of pixels, the high contrast screen makes everything appear so much brighter and clearer. Whether you are surfing on the web, reading emails, looking at photos, or watching high resolution video, the new display makes everything look great, even in bright sunlight.
One of the criticisms of previous iPhones, has always been the camera. While fans have admired the look and functionality of the 3G and 3GS, many felt let down by a 3 megapixel camera and no flash. The iPhone 4 fixes that, and while the megapixels have only gone up to 5, the advancements in the software and light sensing technology mean that photos and video on the new iPhone look as good as those from some of the best camera phones on the market. The addition of a second camera for Apple's 'Facetime" video calling, and a flash to help in low-light conditions, help to boost the iPhone 4's camera credentials.
The iPhone 4 also has a totally new operating system with some very nice features. You can now arrange all your homepage icons into folders, so you have all the similar ones in the same place, and can extend the number of icons you get onto your homescreens. Plus, genuine multitasking is now possible with the iPhone 4, letting you work in a number of different apps at the same time, easily choosing which one you want as the rest continue to run in the background.
The media might have been quick to point out some of the initial flaws with the new iPhone 4, but this shouldn't be allowed to overshadow the impressive improvements Apple have made to how their new iPhone looks and functions. New iPhone users will love the iPhone 4, and the only frustration for those who have a 3GS might be the length of time they have to wait before they can upgrade.
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