SLIMMER, LIGHTER AND FASTER
The iPhone 3G looks rather similar to the first version released 13 months ago, except that it is slimmer. Weight-wise, it is 3g less.
A major aesthetic change is the back cover, which is now made of plastic; the old one had a metal finish. Smudges, though, still show up on the back easily.
Apple has improved the sound, so that conversations are clearer and the music sounds richer.
For users who do not like the glare of white light, the iPhone 3G appears to have a warmer ambient light.
As the name suggests, the new iPhone is 3G-enabled. Accessing a webpage takes about a minute, half that of the old iPhone.
App Store, a special online store for third-party applications, is likely to be the iPhone 3G's killer app. Users can get free or buy third-party applications such as games, and health and fitness programs for as low as US$1 (S$1.36).
Like the old iPhone, there are two models: 8GB and 16GB. For the new iPhone, the 8GB comes in black, while the other model comes in both black and white.
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