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Need to Know: Apple’s iPhone 3G S

It’s the announcement we’ve all been waiting for with bated breath, but what exactly is the iPhone 3G S and should you get one?

By Maggie Holland, 8 Jun 2009 at 23:44

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Any other apps of note?

There’s a handy digital compass, which should prove useful for business meetings and when you’re meeting friends in new places.

Accessibility is also a key focus, with the iPhone 3G S including a new feature called VoiceOver which can read out what it sees on the screen, whether that be emails, web pages, music or other applications. Universal zoom and White on Black are two other features that make the new iPhone much more accessible to a wider audience.

Of course, those using the iPhone 3G S will also share in the same applications candy shop as other iPhone users in the App Store, which boasts more than 50,00 applications.

To date, more than one billion apps have been downloaded and, following news that they’ll be an API for this new handset, it’s likely there are developers out there right now cooking up new apps incorporating video and voice for the imminent arrival.

If it’s what’s inside that counts, I’m sold, but what about the aesthetics?

The iPhone 3G S will have both brains and beauty – 16GB and 32GB of brains to be precise. It will share the same glossy and classy coat as its younger iPhone 3G sibling and be available in either black or white.

When can I get my hands on one?

UK users will be able to get their collective mitts on the new iPhone 3G S on 19 June – that’s a week on Friday. Pricing will be available then – to keep us all guessing – but in the US, the tag is $199 for a 16GB and $299 for the 32GB version, with the iPhone 3G going down to $99 at the same time.

More than 80 countries around the globe will enjoy their own launch of the iPhone 3G S in the coming weeks.

It looks like the exclusive UK network deal is still in place for O2 too, as the mobile operator is plugging the new handset on its site. Although it is also remaining fairly tight lipped on upgrade or first time buyer pricing.

Those using iTunes 8.2 or later and wielding a current iPhone will be able to get the new iPhone 3.0 OS for free, while iPod Touch users will have to shell out £5.99 for the update.

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plssss

plz give me free cellphone bcouz i have no cellphone.. tnx

By ahlbert on Thursday Jun 11

i need a cellphone

i really really need a cellphone... can you pls give me atleast one of those cellphone units that you had?? so that i can have a cellphone for my own and private use and anyone who needs me can contact me anytime they want.. pls... pls... i'm begging you...

By lenlen_ganda on Thursday Jun 11

I love this opportunity!!!

I don't have my own cellphone nor computer. I used to rent at the cafe to chat with my friends. I can't afford to buy because I need to consider my daily needs like food and shelter, so grab this opportunity to have my own cellphone. I hope for your kindness. =)thanks

By iccy_13 on Saturday Jun 13