In terms of smartphones, the iPhone is still the most popular and most bought model worldwide, and therefore still the king of mobile phones. And, with the release of the latest model, the iPhone 4, users are even more pleased due to several changes and improvements. It is not surprising that Apple is making significant improvements, the Android invasion is here and there is far more competition for Apple with the big array of Google Android smartphones that are hitting the market by storm. In fact, the battle of the iPhone vs Android OS, is going strong and many are choosing the Android models. This iPhone 4 review will highlight some of the great features, improvements and upgrades from previous models, as well as the pros and cons of this latest smartphone model from Apple.
Key Features
- 3.5″ touchscreen display with a 960 x 640 resolution
- 16GB or 32GB storage
- 4.5 x 2.31 x 0.37 inches in size
- Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity
- Built in email app and web browser
- 4.8 ounces in weight
- Comes in black and white
- Thousands of apps at the Apple store
- 5 megapixel still camera/video camera on the back of the device
- VGA quality camera on the front of the device
- LED flash
- Up to 10 hours battery life with WiFi
- Up to 14 hours talk time on 2G, 7 hours on 3G
- Supports AAC, MP3, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF and WAV
- Supports videos and documents
Upgrades From Previous iPhone Models
There are several upgrades from the previous versions of iPhone.
- Multitasking is now standard
- A much better screen resolution
- Brand new sleeker design without any curved lines around the casing
- Comes in 16GB or 32GB in black or white
- iOS4 operating system has new applications and is generally much faster than previous iPhone models
- Brand new home page folders that make organizing and locating apps a breeze
- Front-facing self portrait camera for video calls and for the FaceTime app
- Much better rear facing camera for taking good quality photos and videos
It’s obvious that Apple has made several improvements with this model of iPhone, and when comparing all smartphones, the iPhone is still on top, but there are those users that still complain that some things are lacking. For example, the rear camera can be of better quality and take better pictures.
However, let’s face it, there will always be those that find something to complain about, when you weigh the good and bad of this smartphone, the good still far outweighs the bad, and this phone is still the most popular across the globe. And in reviewing the current model and all the new features, we say bravo, job well done on the very noticeable and anticipated improvements and upgrades. And many user reviews rave about the new design of the screen and casing, they say it’s definitely worth it to upgrade, especially if your model of iPhone is really dated.
Pros And Cons Of The Latest iPhone Smartphone
One of the biggest cons of the iPhone 4 is the price tag. It’s pretty high and even along with a long contract it’s hard to get the phone without paying something. In reality, performs much like the iPod Touch, but at a far higher price tag, and you still have to pay for a cell service provider.
Another con of this latest mode is the fact that the battery life remains the same as older models. This is especially problematic for most smartphones because they are so powerful and use so many different applications.
On the pros side for iPhone 4 is the fact that the this is still the hottest and most widely used smartphone on the planet. With a sleek design, tons of useful and powerful features and its well built and overall very user friendly design the iPhone 4 is a great buy in smartphones. And, one of the biggest pros that’s still holds today for the iPhone is the largest app store in the entire world. There really is an app for everything you can need or desire.
Bottom Line
Overall, like most smartphones, but even more so with the iPhone mainly because of the apps, this little gadget is so much more than a phone, in fact it’s almost as if the calling functions are just an after thought considering all the capabilities it provides. There is absolutely no doubting the fact that the iPhone remains the most desirable and most bought smartphone on the market today. Even if you already own an iPhone 3GS, if you’ve had it for a while it’s time to upgrade to the latest model!