iPhone 4: Thoughts and Concerns
Posted on June 14, 2010 by d3so
Next week, the iPhone 4 is going to be released. I plan on getting it but not anytime soon because I currently have an iPhone 3GS running on the T-Mobile network. As you’ve probably noticed, my iPhone is jailbroken & unlocked which means I’d have to wait for the iPhone 4 to be unlocked (I believe in the Dev-Team). Another obstacle to overcome is the Micro-SIM. I’ve seen videos of cutting standard SIMs down to Mirco-SIM size but I’m kind of worried I’ll mess up. Anyone know if T-Mobile uses Micro-SIM cards? The price isn’t going to be reasonable buying these phones without a contract but you get what you pay for, right?
Considering the iPhone 4′s new features, Apple took it to the next step.
Flash for the camera? FINALLY! I was hoping that Apple would surpass that new droid phone that has an 8 megapixel camera but sadly the iPhone 4 will have a 5 megapixel cam, which isn’t bad at all.
- The two-cameras will make it easier for us to take conceited photos of ourselves put up on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, etc.
FaceTime video chat is going be real interesting, haha. I wonder if they’ll integrate a community interface such as Stickam or Chatroulette .
Retina Display? We’ll see how this looks when I get to see it for myself.
Mulitasking is not new to me and I bet Apple will limit which apps can be run on multitask. I use Backgrounder a jailbreak app, and it works great. The only thing that would make it better is if my iPhone had more memory.
HD Video Recording, nice, now I’ll probably be able to use it for video blogging especially with the new iMovie app which lets you edit your videos with more features.
Folders for Apps (not new to me), and iBooks (I admit it’s kinda hard reading books on the iPhone) is also going to be included.
That’s a nice list of features. I really can’t wait until this gadget is in my hands, others could care less. I was hoping for a higher storage capacity and we’ll still be limited to 16 or 32 (this is not enough space for movies, music & other stuff). As usual, they’ve promised improved battery life. I’ve heard that the iPad battery was pretty good, maybe we can expect the same for the iPhone. I’d like to leave the floor open for discussion. Will you be getting the iPhone 4? What are your thoughts?
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eggbean
- 14th Jun, 10 02:06pm
I think the new iPhone may be better for eBook reading on trains and such, due to the high resolution. Hopefully that the smaller screen dimensions do not matter.
The battery life on the iPad is good because it is much larger, so the battery can be much larger. The new iPhone has a slightly larger battery than the old one, and has the more efficient Apple A4 CPU (same as the iPad), so I would expect slightly better battery life, although that could be offset by the multitasking a bit (although no difference in that respect for jailbreakers).
PPC Ian
- 15th Jun, 10 12:06pm
d3so,
Great review! Now I want the new iPhone and iPad!
Best,
Ian
d3so
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June 16th, 2010 at 4:10 am
not really a review, more like an overview but will probably write a review once i get one.
I think anyone would want an iPhone & iPad just because
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July 23rd, 2010 at 5:07 am
Hey d3so,
A real review would be great. I definitely do want iPad but I'm not so sure about iPhone.
I've seen iPad demonstrated and have tried to use it when a friend showed it to me.
Everybody seems to like iPhone but for many functions that it has extra besides the ability to phone the iPad seems better to me.
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Bluebird Sports Repo
- 16th Jun, 10 03:06pm
This new iPhone looks pretty slick. Too bad I'm locked in on a 3 year with a Blackberry or else I would get one.
d3so
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June 17th, 2010 at 11:12 am
Dang! Those contracts are killer. I'm on a 2 year contract with T-Mobile. I'm hoping the iPhone 4 will be able to run on it.
Benjamin
- 17th Jun, 10 10:06am
I will be getting one for free from Apple to review.
d3so
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June 17th, 2010 at 11:10 am
LUCKY!!! how did u get the opportunity to do so?
Benjamin
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June 17th, 2010 at 11:26 am
I looked through their corporate site then contacted one of their vice presidents and called her and requested a evaluation unit.
Blue Mountain Chalet
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July 2nd, 2010 at 3:17 am
Are you sure? Well, you are really lucky if they release it for free.
Dino Vedo
- 18th Jun, 10 01:06am
I'm in a similar boat… I got a jailbroken and unlocked phone but still using AT&T, but turned off the 30 dollar data charge.. :p
So havent looked into the iphone 4g hacks, you know of any updates or news when it will be released?
frog
- 27th Jun, 10 08:06pm
Great review and of corse this iPhone
Blue Mountain Chalet
- 2nd Jul, 10 03:07am
WOW!! an overview of the i products who has top sales. I want an iPad! Hope I have a chance to review one for free. =)
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- 9th Jul, 10 12:07pm
I'd prefer to get an iPad instead.
Having all these options and apps on the phone is nice but the screen is still quite small compared to the iPad.
Vance
d3so
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July 9th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
I prefer to have both; the ipad replacing my iPod touch.
I need the iPhone for it's phone features and for business; it's portability makes it easy to carry around unlike the ipad. I would use the ipad for leisure activities such as reading, games, movies, etc.
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August 1st, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Hi d3so,
I've now seen the iPhone 4 very closely and I definitely want one. You can take very good videos and upload them to YouTube with it.
As much as I like iPad and still really want one, I now want the ne iPhone as well.
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d3so
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August 2nd, 2010 at 12:30 am
I want both as well. I didn't want the iPad as first but after seeing it on dot com pho so often changed my mind.
Printing Melbourne
- 12th Jul, 10 08:07pm
Side by side the iPhone 4 is consistently better than the 3GS. Best has 1990 down and 875 up. Worst 321 and 171. Emails and things like Maps just seem to work the same as usual. Never checked this stuff before today so do not know if it has changed.
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- 13th Jul, 10 02:07pm
That's what happens when you take a bite of the forbidden apple. My brother wanted to give me an Iphone, but I said no because I'm perfectly fine with my Nokia. Love my phone because not everyone has the phone I have.
d3so
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July 13th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I don't really care if everyone has an iPhone. I know how to "unlock" my iPhone's potential. I will stay with the iPhone because it has a huge community base & support.
Printing Melbourne
- 27th Jul, 10 02:07pm
Apple's launch of the iPhone 4 has seen the greatest excitement for a new phone ever – and with HD video recording, a super high-res screen and ridiculously slim dimensions.
Jeremy Blake
- 3rd Aug, 10 12:08am
ugghhh I ordered my iPhone 4 about a week ago and I still have to wait another two weeks….dying to get it.
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