Why it's best:
The iPhone 3GS, while still sporting exactly the same sleek and slim body as the iPhone 3G, now comes with several software and hardware additions and upgrades. With regards to the hardware, the 3GS sports a faster CPU, resulting in a noticeable speed increase and improved responsiveness. Web pages also render much quicker than before -- some benchmark comparisons show the 3GS loads web pages up to 54% faster than the iPhone 3G over WIFI ( source). The battery lasts longer as well.
The phone’s digital camera has been upgraded to 3 megapixels and can shoot macro shots! Thanks to the more powerful CPU, the camera can now shoot 30-fps VGA video; the iPhone 3GS includes simple and intuitive video software for editing right on the phone. An internal compass has also been added which allows for improved functionality in Google Maps. The App Store still remains an amazing repository of useful and fun applications and the upgraded CPU allows most apps to run faster.
The new iPhone’s 3.0 software comes with several sought after additions (the 3.0 OS update is also available for previous iPhone versions, though with some limitations). Finally, the iPhone has cut and paste, a useful addition that many have been waiting for. MMS messaging will be available soon (in late Summer 2009). The 3GS can now be voice controlled as well; phone calls and even music can be played by a voice command. Last but definitely not least, Spotlight search has been integrated into the iPhone, allowing all information stored on the iPhone -- from contacts to applications to music -- to be quickly found.
The iPhone 3GS takes the existing form of the iPhone 3G and packs much more power, functionality and fun into it. With all these updates and additions, the iPhone continues to be the best cell phone overall.
Manufacturer Description: Apple iPhone 3G S features video recording, Voice Control, up to 32GB of storage, and more. 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. The 3-megapixel camera takes great still photos. Now you can shoot video, edit it, and share it ? all on your iPhone 3G S. Voice Control recognizes the names in your Contacts and knows the music on your iPod.
