Today, June 7th 2010 is another BIG day for Apple for introducing another new amazing product, the new iPhone 4. Before that I would like to share this mind blowing numbers on iPad.
With millions of devices sold, thousands of apps, and e-books, the iPad appears to be a continued success. Checkout this infographic on the state of the iPad by Mashable.
(Courtesy: Mashable - iPad By the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC] )
It is a revolutionary product.....No one can deny.
About new iPhone 4,
One of the most exciting announcements from WWDC today was iPhone 4 - high-powered successor to the iPhone 3G S and iOS 4 - the iPhone’s new operating system. Here are the brief details on iPhone 4:
The first looks:
Like the iPhone 3G S, the iPhone 4 is built out of stainless steel and glass. But unlike the iPhone 3G S, the new model has a boxy look to it, and plenty of sharp angles. That doesn't mean, however, that the iPhone 4 is overweight. According to Apple, the phone is 24 percent thinner than its predecessor. Jobs claims that the new iPhone is "thinnest smart phone in the world."
Under the hood:
The iPhone 4, like the Apple iPad, will run on an A4 chip, which should make for faster processing speeds. Jobs say the iPhone 4 will get the new iPhone OS 4.0 (called as iOS 4), which was first unveiled back in April. OS 4.0 supports app multitasking, tap-and-zoom support for video files, and a new ad platform called iAd. The operating system comes standard on all iPhone 4 units.
The camera:
With the advent of smartphones such as the Sprint EVO 4G, which ships with a 8 megapixel camera, the 3-megapixels on the iPhone 3G S were starting to look pretty white-faced. So the 5-megapixel camera on the iPhone 4 will be a welcome addition for many Apple fans. Its the same for the new video camera function, which Jobs says will record HD video at 30 frames-per-second. And a smaller, front-facing camera on the iPhone 4 will increase video chatting options.
The display:
The iPhone 4 will apparently ship with a next-gen screen that Jobs is calling a "retina display." That name conjures images of a sci-fi thriller, but the "retina display" doesn't scan your eyeballs. Instead, it offers "a better display than the human eye can even process." Jobs says the iPhone 4 screen will feature 326 pixels-per-inch, four times the pixel density of the iPhone 3G S.
The gyroscope:
Much noise has already been made about the two-axis gyroscope built into the iPhone 4. And for good reason: the gyroscope helps the iPhone 4 pick up a range of motions, including yaw, pitch, and roll. Steve Jobs used the gyroscope to demo a puzzle-type game at WWDC, but we can just as easily see the iPhone 4 technology being adapted for more complex games like flight simulation etc.
Battery life:
Speaking of iPhone gaming, Jobs says battery life on the iPhone has been greatly improved. No longer will your iPhone cut out on you in the middle of a good session of Tetris. The iPhone 4 gets 7 hours of 3G talk time, 6 hours of 3G browsing, 10 hours of Wi-Fi browsing, 40 hours of music, 10 hours of video, and 300 hours of standby.
Price and availability:
The iPhone 4 will hit shelves on June 24, and retail at two price points: $199 for a 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB device. The phone will come in white and black. If you have an iPhone now, and your AT&T contract expires at any point in 2010, you're in luck: Apple will allow you to purchase the iPhone 4 at the discount price, provided you re-up your AT&T contract for another two years.
Check out the video on new iPhone 4
About new iOS 4,
With over 100 new features, the free iOS 4 Software Update lets you do some amazing things.
Compatibility:
iOS 4 works with iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, and iPhone 3G. Not all features are compatible with all devices. For example, multitasking is available only with iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS.
FaceTime:
People have been dreaming about video calling for decades. iPhone 4 makes it a reality. With just a tap, you can wave hello to your kids, share a smile from across the globe, or watch your best friend laugh at your stories — iPhone 4 to iPhone 4 over Wi-Fi. And it works right out of the box. No other phone makes staying in touch this much fun. Video here.
Retina Display:
The Retina display on iPhone 4 is the sharpest, most vibrant, highest-resolution phone screen ever, with four times the pixel count of previous iPhone models. In fact, the pixel density is so high that the human eye is unable to distinguish individual pixels. Which makes text amazingly crisp and images stunningly sharp.
Multitasking:
iPhone 4 introduces a whole new way of multitasking. Now you can run your favorite third-party apps — and switch between them instantly — without slowing down the performance of the foreground app or draining the battery unnecessarily. This smarter approach to multitasking is available only on iPhone.
HD Video Recording and Editing:
Shoot your own movies in high definition. Capture impressive video even in low-light settings, thanks to the advanced backside illumination sensor and built-in LED light. Then edit and create your own mini-masterpiece right on iPhone 4 using the new iMovie app — with Apple-designed themes, titles, and transitions. It’s coming soon to the App Store for $4.99.
5-Megapixel Camera with LED Flash:
Take beautiful, detailed photos with the new 5-megapixel camera with built-in LED flash. The advanced backside illumination sensor captures great pictures even in low light. And the new front-facing camera makes it easy to take self-portraits.
Folders for Apps:
Now, users can organize their iPhone apps into separate folders for better organization and easy access. iOS 4 will be able to manage up to 2160 applications on a device. Folders will feature the familiar drag-and-drop functionality that Apple device users know and love.
The complete list of features are listed here and you can find the detailed specs here.
Recent Updates: Friday, June 11, 2010 (Courtesy: Jeremy Horwitz, Editor-in-Chief, iLounge)
Here is a new video comparison of the iPhone 4, original iPhone, and iPhone 3GS (YouTube HD link), showing the final, working phone from all angles, along with a full interface video for the iPhone 4 (YouTube HD link), showing off everything from FaceTime to iBooks, iMovie, iOS4 multitasking with the new Pandora application, and the iPhone 4's other built-in applications.
Videos:
Comparison of the iPhone 4, original iPhone, and iPhone 3GS (YouTube HD link)
Full interface video for the iPhone 4 (YouTube HD link)
So what is your opinion? Are you in the game? Do you think the new iPhone will create a record like iPad?
