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New iPhone 4th Generation, this Spring, why would you want one?

Posted on February 12th, 2010admin
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iPhone 4th Generation Available this May

iPhone introduced the 3GS less than a year ago and there is speculation that the newest device from Apple will be available as early as this May. Apple will want to come out with the 4th generation phone earlier to compete with Google’s Nexus One Android smartphone. The new iPhone comes with a list of new features that will surely make it a hit or will it? Some of the new features include a newer, sleeker design, a front facing camera (5 megapixel) with LED light and video capabilities (iChat), making it possible to video conference, True GPS built in and a more efficient operating system. The screen will be updated as well to OLED for power savings and a better image. There are even rumours that there will be a removable battery, this seems to be the least likely as Apple has never had a removable battery in any of their iPhones, iTouch or iPods. The 4th generation iPhone will also be able to use multiple Apps at once, this will be a great feature making the 4th generation more like a laptop than a phone. Many iPhone users find it difficult to cut and paste and move from one App to the next, so this will be a greatly appreciated enhancement. It will be available in 32Gb and 64GB models.

So why would you want one?

If you currently own an iPhone these new features are probably not going to make you run out and buy the 4th generation. Keep in mind that with any new device and operating sytem there will be many bugs that will need to be irioned out. Why would you want to be Apples guinea pig, especially when the 3G is more than enough to do everything you could ever need on a smart phone. On top of this when the 4th generation iPhone is available the 3G phones will come down in price. You will be able to negotiate a better deal when this happens. I would suggest holding off on the 4th generation until the next release. Even if you do not currently own an iPhone, it would still be a better investment to get a 3G iPhone for personal or business use, they are quick, reliable and hassle free. If you are considering using an iPhone for business you may want to read this first.

So why would you want the 4th generation iPhone when the 3G is more than capable?

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  • http://textanybody.com/ michael

    What are the new features of this apple mobile?

  • http://www.textanybody.com alvin xteel

    what is the edge of this iPhone 4G with the other iPhones?

  • Paul Peic

    The real difference will be the front facing camera and newer operating system. Apps will be quicker when loading and you will be able to use mutiple apps at the same time.

  • memphius

    I like the sound of the front facing camera… but honestly, I don’t think I will ever conference call someone… and it might make it harder to take a picture when the screen is pointed away from. The 5 mega pixels sounds savy though…

    Unless the new iphone is on a new “4G Network”, I really don’t see the benefit of rushing for it right now. Especially considering you are hard pressed to even find a TRUE 3G network connection in Canada as it is now.

  • lawrence

    I am not sure where Paul got his information from, but so far the only 4G network anywhere in the world is Sprint’s WiMAX network and a few non-standard 4G networks in Asia. Most operators are saying they will launch LTE networks. Verizon will probably be the first to launch a LTE in the later part (probably Q4) this year. Usually operators will launch data cards months before the first device. Most device manufactures will only start getting handsets ready for commercial launch after significant live network testing. Apple is sure to launch another iPhone this year, but it is unlikely to be 4G.

    Bell/TELUS has a very comprehensive 3.5G (HSPA+) network covering over 90% of Canadians with speed of up to 21Mbps. There are few devices that work at these speeds. Rogers has most of the urban centres covered, but at lower speeds.

    @ memphius: Bell and TELUS have a national 3G network (EVDO) and Rogers has a national 3G (UMTS) network.

  • camn

    the 4g is referring to 4th generation iPhone. He is not referring to the 4th generation of cell networks. Confusing, yes but it is the 4th generation of iPhone, hence iPhone 4G. Last names were 3G and 3GS, now this spring/summer with be 4G.

  • Paul Peic

    I changed the 4G to 4th Generation to make it less confussing , thanks Lawerence for pointing this out. I appreciate it.

  • Richie

    Iphone 4g means 4rth generation but also it will run on a 4g network and I agree with the gentlemen seeing that i am a Telus employee no Canadian cellular phone provider has a 4G network as of yet… and apple will not launch another Iphone on the 3g network, they dont need to there 3gs is a great success if they are to launch a better phone they will wait for a better network.

  • http://www.computronestore.com Jennifer Abej

    Is there 8 Megapixel available in new iPhone..

    computron

  • http://www.technology-geek.com/category/iphone/ Timothy Kellar

    Great write up. The iPhone is truly amazing and I don’t like being without it. This time last year I had jumped in a pool with my iPhone and it was dead. I had to wait 9 days before I was able to get a new one. The phone I had was a cheap go phone. I really love all the apps that can be downloaded to the iPhone. The best part about the iPhone to me is the ability to check emails on the fly. Thanks for the information.