When did the iPhone 3g come out? In what year did the iPhone come out ...: an overview of all iPhones by year

Hi all! A new iPhone model comes out every year and Apple strictly adheres to this rule. However, "once a year" is too vague, don't you think? Therefore, I propose today to find out the exact release date of absolutely all existing iPhone models. Collect, so to speak, all these numbers in one place.

What for? Firstly, it is always interesting to trace how much time passes from the moment of the presentation to the moment of the start of sales in Russia and the world. Secondly, such a cheat sheet can be useful to many (to me, as the author of a blog about Apple, for sure :)). Third, why not? Content, in my opinion, useful - so be it. Go!

For a better understanding, all information is presented in the table. A little explanation:

• Date of start of sales in the world - the "world" refers to the countries of the so-called "first wave" (USA, European countries, etc.)
• The start date of sales in Russia is the start of sales of certified (PCT) iPhones.
• The iPhone 2G was not sold “legally” in Russia, and the 3G model became the first official iPhone in the Russian Federation (a little more about this).

Device Model	Presentation date	Date of start of sales in the world	Sales start date in Russia
iPhone 2G	09.01.2007	29.06.2007	Not
iPhone3G	10.06.2008	11.07.2008	03.10.2008
iPhone 3GS	08.06.2009	19.06.2009	05.03.2010
iPhone 4	07.06.2010	24.06.2010	22.09.2010
iPhone 4S	04.10.2011	14.10.2011	16.12.2011
iPhone 5	19.09.2012	21.09.2012	14.12.2012
iPhone 5S, 5C	10.09.2013	20.09.2013	25.10.2013
iPhone 6 (Plus)	09.09.2014	19.09.2014	26.09.2014
iPhone 6S (Plus)	09.09.2015	25.09.2015	09.10.2015
iPhone SE	21.03.2016	31.03.2016	05.04.2016
iPhone 7 (Plus)	07.09.2016	16.09.2016	23.09.2016
iPhone 8 (Plus)	12.09.2017	22.09.2017	29.09.2017
iPhone X	12.09.2017	03.11.2017	03.11.2017
iPhone XS (Max)	12.09.2018	21.09.2018	28.09.2018
iPhone XR	12.09.2018	26.10.2018	26.10.2018
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max	10.09.2019	20.09.2019	20.09.2019

As you can see, the increase in Apple's loyalty to our country is very clearly visible. The timing of the appearance of gadgets in Russia, compared with the global start of sales, decreased every year. And by the exit of the "six" reached its climax. The difference was only a week!

For comparison, the official iPhone 3GS appeared in Russia almost 9 months later! At this time, the whole world was already waiting for the "four" :)

And my opinion is that everything was going to ensure that this year Russia was included in the list of those countries where "apple" devices appear first. However, this did not happen and we all know why:

• Ruble instability.
• Great prices.
• Low buying activity.

Well, let's wait and see, and perhaps, for the iPhone 7th model, a line with two identical numbers in the last two columns will be added to the table at the top :)

Updated! Well, with regards to the iPhone 7, miracles of course did not happen, but Russia still got into the “second wave” of sales. In Russia, a brand new smartphone from Apple will appear just a week later than in the countries of the "first wave". And this is very good! After all, the point is that starting with the iPhone 7S, our country should be among those who will receive it very first.

Updated 2! Preliminary data (which are known immediately after the presentation) on the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone X have been added to the table. At the moment, opinions differ only about the G8 - will Russia be among the countries of the "first wave"? Or will iPhone 8 sales in Russia start a week later than in the rest of the world? Let's wait for more accurate information ... We waited. Still a week later. But Russia got into the "first wave" of iPhone X sales - it's very cool!

Updated 3! Data on the release date of the iPhone XS and iPhone XR has been added to the plate. As for the most advanced iPhone XS, Russia again fell into the “second wave of sales”. The novelty will be delivered to the Russian Federation a week later than to the countries of the “first wave”. It's okay, we'll survive somehow :) But sales of the iPhone XR in Russia begin simultaneously with the rest of the world - October 26, 2018. Normul!

Updated 4! Added release dates for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Well ... we can all be congratulated! Now, in order to buy a new iPhone among the very first, a Russian lover of "apples" does not have to go to another country. Official sales of the iPhone 11 in Russia will start simultaneously with the rest of the world. Hooray, comrades! :)

It was a real test for Apple: the company had to solve many problems that arose with the first iPhone in record time and develop a device that could conquer the most demanding mobile users accustomed to the most modern technologies - for example, in Japan.

In just a year, Apple really managed to do this: the new iPhone 3G has become one of the company's best products. However, it also had several shortcomings.

Design

The design of the iPhone is directly related to the presence of a large touch screen, so Apple did not have to reinvent the wheel and redesign the new iPhone 3G. The device is almost no different from the traditional iPhone, except perhaps for a wider body and a modified shape of the back cover.

In addition, the body of the device is a few millimeters thicker (12.3 mm versus 11.6 mm) due to the fact that the new iPhone supports GPS and 3G. The body of the touchphone is entirely made of high-quality glossy plastic.

Some may think that compared to the old iPhone, which featured metal inserts, the new plastic iPhone 3G looks cheap. However, the one-piece body of the new iPhone looks much more stylish and, moreover, is more comfortable in the hand, does not slip out.

However, the plastic case can still be a problem for owners of the traditionally black iPhone (recall, the iPhone 3G came out in black and white). The smooth black surface shows absolutely all fingerprints, and the case will lose its attractiveness in just a few days. The white model with 16 GB of memory is more expensive, but there will be fewer problems with the case.

Scratches can appear on the body of the new iPhone 3G just as easily as on any other plastic phone, so you should avoid touching the touchphone with sharp objects (such as keys).

The main advantages of the new iPhone 3G:

The most convenient OS for Internet browsing and media

Support for 3G networks

Improved sound quality

Design changes make the phone more comfortable to hold

Significantly enhanced phone functions thanks to new software

The main disadvantages of the iPhone 3G:

The use of 3G significantly reduced battery life, the phone needs to be recharged almost daily

Still no MMS and voice dialing

Camera leaves a lot to be desired

The black case shows fingerprints and scratches

Contents of delivery

During the introduction of the iPod music player to the market, Apple tried to package the device with everything necessary in order to win the favor of buyers and stand out among the many players of the players. Over time, the iPod package became less and less impressive. Now it has come to the point that in the box with the player there is only a USB cable and a case. The first generation of iPhone went on sale in a very good equipment - in the box was a power adapter and a stylish, desktop docking station. This gave hope to fans of "apple" products that Apple intends to pay more attention to the bundle of their devices.

However, the iPhone 3G shows that Apple continues to follow the previously beaten path - poorer equipment for more money. So in the box with the iPhone 3G, the buyer will no longer find a stylish docking station, which is now offered separately for $29. The standard dock looks less presentable, but it takes up less space, which is a definite plus. In addition to the power adapter in the box with the "apple phone" are the usual stereo headphones and a USB cable.

3G: the biggest improvement

Support for 3G has become one of the most significant innovations of the iPhone. In addition, the data transfer rate in 2G networks has also increased. On average, the data transfer rate of the owners of the original iPhone did not exceed 133 Kb / s, which is only twice as much as dial-up. However, the data transfer speed of the new iPhone 3G is much higher and varies from 800 Kb/s to 1.1 Mb/s. It should be noted, however, that these figures are very dependent on the capabilities of the mobile operator.

Internet surfing has become much more convenient thanks to the increased speed. Of course, when going online with iPhone 3G, you won’t be able to forget about high-speed network, but websites are thanks in no small part to Safari browser- load much faster. And the speed of working with e-mail, even with attached files, practically does not differ from the speed of checking mail on a computer with a high-speed Internet connection.

It is worth mentioning third-party applications that are provided on the iPhone and that actively use the high speed Internet access from a mobile phone - for example, MySpace Mobile and Twitter.

However, the high data transfer speed of the new iPhone 3G in some cases may not seem like a very valuable innovation: Apple limited the amount of data downloaded from the App Store to programs smaller than 10 MB and provided access to the iTunes Store only via Wi-Fi. This was done primarily because of mobile operators who do not want to allow owners of the new iPhone 3G to download hundreds of megabytes without charging an additional fee.

The obvious drawback of the iPhone is the battery life, which leaves much to be desired due to 3G: only 5 hours of talk time. However, for a device with such a large display, this figure is above average compared to other 3G devices. You will have to charge your phone at least once a day - for those who often use the connection.

Sound quality

After listening to a lot of complaints from iPhone owners about sound quality, Apple decided to fix this problem - in the new iPhone 3G, significantly improved sound was one of the main improvements. This applies to both voice calls and music.

From the influence of extraneous noise, however, the iPhone 3G is not completely immune. Therefore, if environmental noise is a constant problem, it is better to purchase a Bluetooth headset with noise cancellation technology.

The quality of music and ringtones in the new device is at a high level, but there is a risk of missing a call or text message, since some ringtones sound a bit quiet.

The new iPhone 3G is Apple's first device with GPS support, and this inexperience, despite all the efforts of the company's developers, is still obvious.

To the greatest extent, the presence of GPS will please lovers of shooting on a mobile phone camera: iPhone 3G provides for the possibility of geotagging. In addition, GPS users will also appreciate Google Maps - you can determine the location in real time almost instantly and with a high degree of accuracy. In this iPhone 3G where better devices like the Nokia N95 and BlackBerry Curve, which sometimes take more than a minute to locate. iPhone 3G only takes a few seconds.

However, the GPS in the iPhone 3G still falls short of a full-fledged navigation tool. Apple developers themselves note that the GPS-chip in the phone does not have sufficient capabilities to use navigation while driving. However, the iPhone 3G will still help a pedestrian find his way.

Recall that the App Store has a lot of new applications from third-party developers based on GPS technologies. Some of them may be of interest to owners of the new iPhone 3G.

iPhone 2.0OS Software

No matter how much Apple focuses on technical specifications new iPhone, the impact of the software cannot be underestimated.

For business users, one of the most important innovations was the inclusion in the iPhone 3G of support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and Apple MobileMe services, which make it possible to synchronize and share calendar, contact list and Email. Thus, users who need such features have lost the motivation to purchase smartphones and communicators with BlackBerry and Windows Mobile.

A few more changes provided by Apple have made the new iPhone much more convenient for daily and frequent use. The mass deletion feature will surely appeal to those who receive a lot of daily e-mail. The search for contacts has also become more convenient.

Perhaps most of all, iPhone 3G owners will like the App Store service and several hundred third-party applications that can be purchased using it. This new Apple device compares favorably with most smartphones.

At the moment, there are about 800 applications for the new iPhone 3G in the App Store - from mobile games and applications that simply improve the functionality of the device to clients social networks and voice applications. Mobile games deserve a special mention - thanks to touch controls, 3D graphics and a motion sensor, they can captivate almost any iPhone 3G owner for a very long time.

There are a few downsides: First of all, the iPhone 3G apps can't just be rolled up and left running. In addition, the new phone does not support VoIP and video recording.

Results

The new iPhone differs from similar touch phones primarily in its convenient and fast web surfing, as well as its intuitive touch interface. Admittedly, Apple solved a lot of the problems associated with the first iPhone, taking into account all its shortcomings. Fast Internet access combined with GPS support and many third party applications makes the iPhone 3G very attractive to potential buyers.

However, Apple clearly has room to grow - take at least the obvious shortcomings of GPS. Battery life, which leaves much to be desired, will make most iPhone 3G owners carry a charger with them at all times. A number of important features that were not in the first iPhone are also missing in the new device - in particular, support for MMS, voice dialing. iPhone camera 3G with a resolution of 2 megapixels also cannot be compared with much more modern and high-quality cameras of new phones - at the end of the year several models of 8 megapixel camera phones from leading manufacturers will be presented on the market.

Specifications for iPhone 3G:

• Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz), WCDMA / HSDPA (850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz)
• Operating system: iPhone 2.0 OS
• Camera: 2 megapixels
• Built-in memory: 8 or 16 GB
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• WiFi (802.11b/g)
• USB 2.0
• A-GPS
• 3.5mm jack
• Talk time: up to 10 hours on 2G networks, up to 5 hours on 3G networks
• Standby time: up to 300 hours
• Web browsing time: up to 5 hours on 3G networks, up to 6 hours on Wi-Fi networks
• Operating time in video player mode: up to 7 hours
• Operating time in music player mode: up to 24 hours
• Dimensions: 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3mm
• Weight: 133 grams

iPhone Specifications:

• Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)
• Operating system: iPhone OS
• Display: touch, 3.5 inches, 480 x 320 pixels
• Camera: 2 megapixels
• Built-in memory: 4, 8 or 16 GB
• Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
• WiFi (802.11b/g)
• USB 2.0
• 3.5mm jack
• Talk time: up to 8 hours

The iPhone 3G has arrived. The phone got a new case, the phone began to work in 3G networks and received a built-in GPS module. In 2009, a modernized version of the iPhone appeared, called the iPhone 3GS. The letter “S” added to the abbreviation meant “speed” (“speed”) - the phone received a new faster processor and expanded RAM.

iPhone3G

From 2008 to 2009, one of the most popular and hit phones in the world was produced. The popularity of this model was ensured by the successful combination of design, workmanship and functionality; this hit is called the iPhone 3G.

The gorgeous, bright, high-contrast multi-touch display provides quick and easy control of your phone's functions. contributes to this and UNIX operating iPhone OS (iOS) system, with an intuitive interface and controls even for a child.

The phone is equipped with all necessary functions. Among them: a GPS receiver, a Wi-Fi module, a full-fledged iPod MP3 player, as well as an incredibly wide platform, the capabilities of which are expanded thanks to various applications from the special App Store. iPhone supports everything modern standards communication, and can work with any operator in any country in the world.

The design of the iPhone is what sets it apart from all other phones. Stylish and elegant, that's how you can characterize appearance devices. Thanks to the balanced design, the phone really suits everyone, both businessmen and schoolchildren - everyone will find something of their own and unique in it. The iPhone 3G only needs a single key to control it, unlike other touchscreen phones.

The body of the phone is made of high-quality rigid and at the same time lightweight materials. The screen is protected by a glass panel that can withstand shocks much stronger than its plastic counterpart used in most other phones.

iPhone 3G is one of the best solutions of its time, perfectly bringing a whole bunch of modern technologies to ours.

iPhone 3GS

iPhone 3GS it is an improved version of the iPhone 3G. The letter S stands for Speed. The difference between them is only in hardware acceleration - 3GS hardware is much more powerful than 3G. It was this technical improvement that allowed the iPhone 3GS to work noticeably (about 2 times) faster than its older brother.

In addition to tangible speed, the new processor and RAM ensured the iPhone 3GS full-fledged operation of the latest mobile operating system - iOS 4. Thanks to it, the 3GS got the long-awaited multitasking, which, at times, was lacking, as well as about 50 different functions and extensions of standard functions that are not available when using iOS 4 on the iPhone 3g.

	CPU	RAM	Flash Memory
iPhone3G	412Mhz	128Mb	4 / 8 GB
iPhone 3Gs	633Mhz	256Mb	16 / 32Gb

Specifications iPhone 3G/3GS

Dimensions:

Length: 115.5mm
Width: 62.1 mm
Thickness: 12.3mm
Weight: 135 gr

Cellular and wireless

UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850MHz, 900MHz, 1900MHz, 2100MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz)
WiFi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless technology

Location aids

Assisted GPS Technology
digital compass
WiFi
cellular(GSM, UMTS)

Memory size

8 and 16 GB - 3G or 16 and 32 GB - 3GS

Display

3.5" Widescreen Multi-Touch Display
Resolution 480×320 pixels

Camera, photo and video

Video recording, VGA up to 30 fps with audio
3.2 megapixel camera
Linking photos and videos to the shooting location

Sensors

Acceleration sensor
Distance sensor
ambient light sensor

Audio playback

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Supported audio formats: AAC (8 to 320 kbps), Protected AAC (from the iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF and WAV.
User configurable maximum volume

TV and video

Supported video formats: Main profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 kbps, 48 ​​kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 kbps, 48 ​​kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4 and .mov formats ; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps, ulaw audio, PCM stereo audio in .avi format. Supports 1024 x 768 resolution via dock-to-VGA connector adapter;

Contents of delivery

iPhone 3G/3GS
Stereo headset with microphone
Cable for connecting the docking station to USB port
USB power adapter
Documentation

• Telephone
• Wired headset
• USB cable
• Network adapter
• SIM card changer

Manufacturers mobile phones, smartphones and communicators have taught us that the new is almost always very different from the old. The new device should have a number of very serious differences. It is best to see them from afar. New design, new features, new services, accessories, new everything. When we wait for an announcement from a company, we expect some kind of breakthrough and are upset when it does not happen. If it's a new flagship, then give us a unique design. Give us a new form factor. We are bored, we want new and new. Naturally, at the time when the announcement related to the iPhone 3Gs began, everyone already understood everything, but did not fully believe that the company would dare to present everything the same, only with a different speed of work. Well, what is it? Is this a familiar subject for discussion on forums and with friends? No, not at all. It was unusual when someone does not do like everyone else and does not “roll out” a line of three different devices, for different audiences, but does something completely different. With what? Well, for example, bringing to mind the existing operating system, which is used both in phones and in players. iPhone update OS 3.0 brought so much to Apple devices that another manufacturer would turn it into a huge black marketing noise. Another company for a new "firmware" would present a whole line. But Apple has a different approach - every user of even the very first iPhone, even the first Touch, can get a lot of new features for free or for money. Playback control with a shake, work with wireless stereo headsets, excellent search, flawless copy&paste, work in modem mode without additional software, both with computers from Apple and based on Windows, and so on. Completion of the system is ongoing, hourly and nightly. And Apple is in no hurry to rivet a whole range of motley devices, apparently, they understand a simple thing. One has only to dissipate forces, start fussing with different segments - that's it, the house is gone. Following fans and geeks who demand QWERTY, OLED displays, 64 gigabytes of memory is also the road to the bright realm called "nowhere", not the mass market.

As a result, the iPhone 3Gs, if we talk about our country, was far from being in favor. Officially, the model is not for sale with us, it is very expensive on the gray market, and there is no understanding of what to pay for. In addition, through the efforts of people who stubbornly instilled love for the first generation iPhone on various forums, this device has turned into a kind of vulgar item either for a blonde or for some character in a fashion chronicle. A number of acquaintances do not even know what else to do with this thing, in addition to making calls, listening to music. There are many stereotypes that no one can break. I often hear extremely funny statements about the device, obviously from people who have never used the device. For some reason, some believe that in our country the use of the Apple brand affects the change in sexual orientation, especially Windows Mobile users like to talk about this. I don’t even know what to do to me, a married man with a child, the owner of an iPhone, two MacBooks, an Apple TV and an iPod Classic. I can’t say that I look at the representatives of my gender or dream of rhinestones, tight robes and so on. Apparently, this is an attempt to humiliate the minority gadget in response to the frequent attempts of this same minority to aggressively instill their tastes and views on technology. Yes, and it happens. As soon as a fifteen-year-old teenager becomes the owner of an iPod Shuffle, an awareness of his significance, excellentness immediately appears, which results in a huge number of meaningless discussions, disputes, wars, and so on.

In addition, as I said earlier, with the advent of the sale of the official iPhone 3G, many have lost interest in the mysterious overseas toy. No need to deal with unlocking, installing special software, take it and use it, the programs are available in the AppStore, they are cheap, you can pay with a debit card - happiness. As soon as what I call the “dungeon kids syndrome” disappeared, the controversy subsided, discussion subsided, many sites devoted entirely to the iPhone disappeared. The second wave with the advent of the iPhone 3Gs, which is not yet officially sold in our country, did not happen just for the reasons indicated above. iPhone 3G users do not understand what's wrong with that, for which you have to pay about thirty thousand rubles or more. Interest has subsided, the fashion has passed, so now you can more or less calmly communicate with representatives of other camps or with seasoned users of the iPhone 2G, “true iPhone” for all time. As for fashion - indeed, many avoid buying this device precisely because it is too common. I don’t even remember how many times I ended up in a party where every second person had such an apparatus, you will involuntarily think about whether I should make some exotic the main one?

Therefore, I would not like this material to be a subject for disputes or wars. In Russia, I believe, a community of users of Apple technology has already developed, many people choose the company's products not only for design and differences, but also for features that are not found in other devices. For example, if we talk about the iPhone, then these are the following points, I will list them:

As for the mail, you can argue, I did not write about some other applications. For example, this is the "Clock", it's nice to use the alarm clock here, there has not yet been a case that the signal did not work. I kept silent about the AppStore; in general, I just don’t want to argue, so I stopped only, in my opinion, on the best. There are also negative points, some of which will be critical for many:

• The need to use iTunes to transfer music, movies, photos, sync with Outlook and so on. There are also a number of very strange restrictions - by default, your device "closes" to only one computer, this is not very cool.
• Not a very long operating time with active use, in my case it is a day and a half in standby mode.
• A number of small points: when using several mailboxes with the minimum check interval set, it’s hard to get through to you, someone doesn’t like that all banners are not displayed in the browser. And, of course, multitasking is a key drawback, for which the iPhone is often kicked. For example, you can't start ICQ and then close it without losing connection. No, when you click on the button, the program simply closes, then you need to start it again. We have been hearing promises to add multitasking for quite some time, but so far things are still there. To be more precise, it exists as such, for example, you can listen to music and use a browser.
• In fact, it turns out that it is best to use the iPhone paired with the headset from the kit, it is difficult to choose headphones to improve the sound quality. This is a VERY subjective opinion. Here we are not only talking about sound quality, but also about using a headset in general.
• Microcracks on the case next to the mute lever, the SIM card slot, each of the three iPhone 3G samples suffered from this shortcoming. Almost imperceptible, not affecting the work in any way, but still their presence is a little angry. I note that the iPhone 2G had a different problem: with not very careful handling, the case is easily covered with scratches and scuffs. But to the honor of the apparatus, I note that it is very difficult to “kill” it. My friend's phone fell while she was swinging, crashed into a pole, flew several meters and fell on concrete. Cropped, crumpled, with broken glass, the iPhone continued to work. For several thousand rubles, they changed the case, the battery to the heap, some other details - that's all, almost a new device.

So, I feel that for three pages I have been talking about something that you don’t want to hear about. So what's so great about the iPhone 3Gs? What's new? Should it be consumed or not? Go ahead, let's figure it out. I believe that you already know perfectly well what the iPhone is eaten with, so I will dwell on the main innovations, plus I will answer some questions that were asked to me.

Design is still the same

Visually, it is almost impossible to distinguish the iPhone 3Gs from the iPhone 3G, because there are no changes in appearance. Dimensions are 115.2x62.1x12.3 mm, weight - 133 grams. The device is still convenient to carry in your pocket, plastic, according to the company, is used in a different, more environmentally friendly. Let's hope that microcracks will not appear over time.

Display - does not get dirty

The iPhone 3Gs has a very interesting display, in the sense that a curious coating has been applied to protect it from fatty deposits. For the iPhone 3G, this is a real disaster, after long conversations, especially in the heat, the phone should definitely be wiped. And it’s not a fact that it will be possible to do this with a qualitatively ordinary paper napkin, it is better to use a rag made of suede or microfiber. The green “miracle rag” also saves, look in stores, suitable for any technique in general, I really like it.

So, a simple test: two clean devices, run a freshly washed finger over the iPhone 3G display. There is a trace. Swipe your finger across the iPhone 3Gs display. There is, in fact, no trace. The display feels very smooth, like an ice skating rink, a completely different experience compared to 3G. During use, this moment is very pleasing. Naturally, the rear lacquered surface is quickly covered with prints, but it is problematic to stain the display very much. It gets dirty, yes, but it's not very noticeable, it's easy to fix, it doesn't look terrible. I think any 3G user will appreciate the innovation, especially if he constantly uses the device.

By the way, about the body, packaging and delivery. By and large, nothing has changed, everything is the same as in 3G. I can’t say anything about microcracks, I have only had the iPhone 3Gs for about a week.

Updated headset

Actually, the update here is minimal, it became possible to adjust the volume directly from the remote control on the cable, this is convenient, previously you had to take out your phone or feel for the buttons in your pocket. This is another advantage of the iPhone, because we have a very small but full-fledged remote control, with its help you can stop and start playback, rewind and rewind songs, adjust the volume. There are no surprises in terms of sound quality, with the bundled headphones, the iPhone 3Gs demonstrates good opportunities for daily use. Not for audiophiles, not for those who are used to listening to music alone - at full volume with this headset, everyone around you will hear you. A reason to change it to something else ... But you can hardly find anything as convenient for both conversations and music. It's a pity that we don't sell Motorola EH series headsets.

speed - yes

The change of the processor was not in vain, the prefix "S" here just stands for speed (Sport? Speed?). The device works faster, but how is it noticeable, how is it expressed? Perhaps only in comparison with the iPhone 3G can you understand the difference. To do this, put both devices side by side, connect to Wi-Fi and start running different applications at the same time. Immediately comes the understanding of what was meant by the letter "S". We click on the Safari icon, for 3Gs it has already started, the page has opened, for 3G it is still starting. Let's open YouTube - 3Gs has already opened a list of videos, you can select and launch the one you need, for 3G it still starts. Let's open the AppStore - the same thing. Let's open the "Calculator" - it opens at the same time. The conclusion here is simple: iPhone 3Gs works much faster with heavy applications. At the request of readers, I conducted an experiment with ICQ (several open sessions) and a running player. Indeed, if you do such a trick on the iPhone 3G, then the work becomes slow and completely uninteresting. If we talk about 3Gs, then there is heaven and earth - no "brakes", everything is very fast. Messages leave instantly, the list of subscribers is loaded quickly, a mini-player is displayed (press the multifunction key twice quickly).

Speed ​​comparison with Apple iPhone 3G

In general, in terms of speed, the iPhone 3Gs is extremely interesting and much more preferable than 3G. But there are a number of key points about changing one to another. If you use your iPhone only to make calls and listen to music, use simple applications like "Hours", then there is no point in updating for you. Moreover, only the iPhone 3G user will appreciate the speed of work, he has something to compare with. If installing applications, using a browser, mail, watching YouTube, using third-party applications is important to you, then you can not only look at 3Gs, but you should. Especially if there is no desire to switch to another brand.

What processor is used in the iPhone 3Gs? Not so long ago, a device called ODROID was announced, which uses the same processor as the iPhone 3Gs (at least that's what the press materials say). Additional searches lead us to the Samsung S5PC100. In light of this, there are rumors about the imminent release of an update for the iPhone 3Gs, which will support high-definition video. In addition, this solution is best suited for games, I think in 2009 we will still have a lot of surprises in this regard.

Working hours - not happy

The operating time of the iPhone 3Gs, in my opinion, has remained unchanged. I did not specifically look at the official data, but simply used the device as usual. For me, the usual mode is constant checking of three mailboxes, using a browser, music, Wi-Fi and Push turned on, about an hour of conversation a day. Actually, in the late afternoon, the charge indicator bar decreased by more than half, and the iPhone was charging all night. In a calm mode, he spent the evening and night, only rare calls and SMS, mail, Wi-Fi was turned off. And already in the morning, at nine o'clock in the morning, a message appeared on the screen about ten percent of the battery charge. I didn’t bother further, I connected the USB cable. In general, do not count on a long time of work. The matter, in principle, is fixable, there are a lot of accessories for the device on the market, these are cases with a battery, and so on.

I completely forgot, another interesting feature in 3Gs is the ability to turn on the display of the battery charge as a percentage. A useful feature, earlier, in order to see the percentages, it was necessary to "break" the device programmatically.

Compass

There is a compass. I don't quite understand what's wrong with that, apparently, you have to pick mushrooms along with the iPhone 3Gs in order to appreciate it. If I suddenly get lost and do not return, then the testing failed.

As faithful comrades suggest, a compass is not just a compass, but a kind of thing for introducing “augmented reality technology”. For example, I recommend looking at the Acrossair program website, where both a compass and a camera are used to indicate the direction in the direction of the nearest metro. This is just an example, but the possibilities are impressive - for a pedestrian suffering from topographic cretinism, this is a godsend.

In the compass settings, you can select magnetic or true north (I don’t know why), coordinates are displayed, you can immediately go to the map.

Nike+iPod

A corresponding item appeared right in the settings, that is, the iPhone 3Gs without installing additional software can work with the Nike + iPod Bluetooth sensor, the original watch. I'm still going to buy Nikes with such functionality, there is a person on our forum who has been using this economy for a long time (ZenPC, hello). I believe that in the fall we will write an article about this side of the device for a couple. In the meantime, in order not to hype the material, I will limit myself to praise for this functionality, for morning and evening runners this is a useful addition.

Three megapixels

The camera module has been changed, now it is 3 megapixels instead of two. You can evaluate the quality of the pictures yourself, I can only say that for a “three-ruble note” this is more than a normal result. A switch lever for shooting video (VGA, 30 fps) has appeared in the camera menu, and you can also evaluate the videos yourself. Naturally, these are not key features for the iPhone, but you can shoot masterpieces, you only need a properly tuned tool called the “head”. For example, Flickr has a community called Photos taken with an Apple iPhone. More than seventy thousand photographs, there are incredibly beautiful shots, and you won’t think that it was taken with a non-photographic phone at all. In addition, there are a number of third-party programs for editing, effects, painting, and so on.

To summarize: as always, it's not about megapixels, but only about your skills.

Photo examples:

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Oops, I forgot the most important thing. The iPhone 3Gs has the ability to manually set the focus point: click on the desired area - the focus moves there, everything is very fast and clear. This is true for both photos and videos. This is such a nice little thing.

Voice control

iPhone 3Gs "European" took part in testing, at the moment it is the most the best option to buy (and the most expensive). You don’t need unlocks and so on, insert your SIM card and get to work. There is nothing to worry about the software part, in the settings you can set both the Russian language and the Russian keyboard, in general, even now this uncertified device is completely ready for the services of any person, not even familiar with English language. One of the very important features of the iPhone 3Gs is the presence of voice control, it starts with a long press on the button below the display (aka "home"). In the settings, you can select the language of voice control, there are many languages. So what can you do and how does it work? Let's start with the possibilities:

• Dialing a subscriber's number, you must say "Call, Julia", for example. This is not to say that everything is cloudless, a lot depends on how you pronounce the word. Some contacts are dialed the first time, some are not dialed at all, as if they do not exist. I believe that optimization has simply not been carried out here yet; when typing in English, everything is an order of magnitude better.
• A set of numbers, you need to say "Number, eight nine zero and so on." There are no questions at all, it works perfectly, everything is fine.
• There are a lot of commands for the player, you can start or pause playback with your voice, turn on the Shuffle mode, make the player play similar songs (Genius), turn on such and such an album or playlist. Even when I wrote about VoiceOver in the iPod Shuffle, I suggested something similar in the iPhone - here it is, visual confirmation. The voice control works fine, as long as it does not come to long names, for example, many mixes are called that by me. The device copes with ordinary albums without difficulty, when the title is relatively short and distinct, the album and playlist are understandable. Let's say I have playlists "Morning", "Afternoon", "Evening" - there are no questions, great.

If the name of the subscriber you called is not entirely clear or several similar names are found, the device will warn you about this and offer you to choose.

Surely there are still a number of improvements and changes to be made here, however, even in the current state, the voice control of the iPhone 3Gs is extremely convenient in some cases, its presence and implementation pleases. True, there are no instructions here, on the display you see the names of the commands, when you pronounce the word, the waves “jump”, demonstrating that the device has heard you. And guidance, in my opinion, is needed.

Voice control also works when using a headset. You can activate it with a long press of the multi-function button, just like with the iPod Shuffle - say a command, get an action. Interestingly, when using a wired headset, there are much fewer problems with determining the name in the address book.

conclusions

Well, let's get down to the final chords. New from Apple can not be called the "hottest" in 2009 or the most anticipated. This is a neat and logical continuation of the iPhone 3G with very strong differences, all of them extremely positive:

• The speed of work has really increased greatly, due to this, daily use has become an order of magnitude more pleasant, much more pleasant. This is especially true when working with heavy applications. Let's hope that game developers will use the hardware capabilities of the iPhone 3Gs to its fullest.
• The display coating really protects you from tedious and lengthy cleaning, makes the device tidy; I don't know how, but this thing works.
• Headset with full remote control.
• I liked the implementation of voice control, let's hope that recognition will work better in localized devices.
• Nike+iPod, having this app out of the box is a nice addition.

The rest of the additions, this is both video and a compass, are less important. Not many shoot video on a phone, in addition, there were applications for the iPhone that allowed you to do this trick. It's good, of course, that this functionality is there initially, but it's secondary here (to put it mildly).

So, to begin with, a conclusion for iPhone 3G owners who do not want to switch to anything else. It is worth updating, you will feel the difference in the first hours of use. For example, it's time for me to return the phone to the owners, and I think with horror about how I can switch back to the iPhone 3G. When, how and for how much to buy 3Gs is your business, you can take a "European", you can wait for the start of official sales, it all depends on the amount in your wallet. You can, after all, stay on 3G in anticipation of new devices, but no one knows when that will be. I doubt that before the middle of 2010 a new iPhone model will appear in Russia.

Conclusion for owners of other devices, smartphones or communicators. At the moment, the iPhone 3Gs provides the owner with unique opportunities for working with a touch screen, surfing the web, interesting and simple mail, and how the iPhone gaming platform has long outdone all competitors (if we talk about phones). Neither the N-gage nor the SE's gaming streaks compare to what's happening with iPhone games. You can find a lot of good toys, many of them are extremely unusual and exciting. This is the first moment. The second is video viewing capabilities, this is YouTube, which works perfectly, given the size of the display (3.5 inches, resolution 480x320 pixels) and the speed of work, viewing becomes extremely enjoyable. The third point: despite the seeming "uncorporate", the iPhone may well become your faithful companion in business. For example, using Apple's MobileMe service, you get the ability to synchronize mail, calendar, contacts, bookmarks in the browser between a laptop (in my case) and a phone. Thanks to him, right on the phone, you can use the iDisk program to store and view office documents and other files (including music). I am not agitating anyone, but to say that the iPhone is “for ladies” and cannot perform some mysterious “business functions” is at least ridiculous.

Another thing is that I would not recommend this device for purchase to everyone. Say, if your main tasks are to call, write SMS, then it is hardly worth spending money. I won't recommend 3Gs to "modern fashionistas" either - there are much more interesting novelties for you, such as Nokia N97, Samsung i8910 and so on. Apple devices are no longer fashionable, they forgot, they passed, it's time to understand this. And anyway, it was sold for nine thousand, fu, a nightmare, cheap stuff. For mods, this is a nightmare and impossible. Also, in no case should Windows Mobile adherents approach 3Gs - there is nowhere to dig, there is nothing special to configure, so it's not worth it. If interested, surfing is important mobile device, normal, beautiful mail, multimedia capabilities, convenience and speed of work are important, then yes, iPhone 3Gs is your choice.

Apple managed to do the impossible: not only penetrate into a seemingly already established market, but also turn over a number of established foundations. For example, this is a constant completion of the existing OS for a family of devices. Not giving it up, inventing new system, inventing new devices for a new system, completing a new system, not everything worked out, abandoning it, inventing a new system, new devices, completing, refusing - further ad infinitum. That's what some other companies do. The hint, I think, is clear. The appearance of the iPhone 3Gs, and not some hellish mechanism in which everything is new, from hardware to the interface, just demonstrates Apple's approach in this area. Very reminiscent of a joke about a couple of bulls slowly descending from the mountain.

The author is grateful to Icult.ru for providing the device for testing. "European" showed himself well, thank you (smiley).

This is a modernized attempt by Apple to offer the market a new product for itself. The first device did not have some important elements for the American and European user (the same 3G), and it was also clearly not intended for mass sale. Foxconn factories are now churning out 150,000 phones a day, and some operators, according to rumors, the company from Cupertino offered to sell some absolutely fantastic volumes of devices.

Here, however, it is worth making a reservation. The phone was not intended for mass sale in countries where these sales were official: the standard price for a device of this class was supplemented by operators with rather high tariffs (the phone itself forced the operator to use the services of the operator more - for example, data transfer). As a result, the iPhone followed the marketing formula of other Apple products - expensive, non-trivial, not for everyone.

Outside the coverage area of ​​AT&T and other (few) official operators, the "gray" market reigned: shipments of mobile phones went in a string to where consumers are especially greedy for functional fashion devices. It is not known for certain what this was explained by - whether it was a conspiracy theory (Apple's attempt to expand the iPhone distribution area by guerrilla methods) or a spontaneous reaction of the market, which demanded a very good product (this option seems to us closer to the truth). However, the iPhone has gained significant popularity and has become a completely recognizable phone in countries far from Cupertino.

From iPhone to iPhone 3G

The launch of the iPhone was one of the most emotional debuts in the history of mobile communications. In this process, there were aspects that caused surprise because of their non-triviality. For starters - the very method of promoting the new product, which began to be produced by a company that took its first steps in the global cell phone market.

The very appearance of a new relatively large player - after the bankruptcy of Siemens Mobile (which almost brought BenQ / Qisda to the grave, which almost suffocated from too much swallowed piece), the Motorola crisis and depression Sony Ericsson- seems unthinkable at the moment. Numerous second-tier companies do not leave this second tier year after year (and their market share is steadily declining year after year).

“Success stories” in relation to mobile phones can only be remembered in the case of Samsung and LG, which entered this segment relatively recently (in the late 90s - early 2000s). However, by the standards of the cellular phone market, this is already a dense past.

The appearance of the iPhone on the market, where, it would seem, everything had long been settled, had a rather serious effect. The hype around the device was partly due to its innovative concept ( touch screen in the phone is not a new phenomenon, but only Apple made this screen really convenient to work without a stylus), but above all - the inability to accept the fact that the most interesting phone of recent times was invented by a company that had nothing to do with mobile communications.

Of course, the iPhone had enough shortcomings, which, after months of “grinding” on various forums, are already known even to those people who have not held this device in their hands and do not plan to do so. These are extremely modest camera capabilities, annoying Bluetooth cutbacks, Apple's paranoid proprietaryism, and obvious flaws in trying to "creatively interpret" things that have become the standards of the mobile industry (for example, working with SMS).

Almost subconsciously annoyed at Apple's opponents: why didn't other leading companies (including Motorola in torment and Nokia with a permanent sales crisis in the US) think of releasing such a device, and a manufacturer that ignores some aspects of sending SMS, did it?

A market reshaped twenty times over, in which marketers have found (or created) all sorts of niches (selected by gender, psychological and anthropological characteristics) with peppy roadmaps and strategies, turned out to be reshaped by a device that, even before its appearance, set the tone with an incredibly high hype (it was equivalent to an advertising campaign of about $400 million - Microsoft intends to spend $300 million to slightly reduce the demonization of Vista).

Now LG, which has shown its touchscreen phone earlier, Apple even allowed itself to be indignant at the “plagiarism” on the part of Cupertino, in a separate line it prescribes the number of “touch” devices sold.

The iPhone has become impressively profitable for Apple, generating significant revenue for the manufacturer, both through sales and carrier royalties, without a hitch.

But Apple felt the need to take a new marketing step - and the iPhone 3G appeared on the scene. This almost religious phenomenon was preceded by a branded "marketing" feature of the American company - a sharp "drainage" of sales channels. A few months before the start of sales of the 3G version, it was impossible to buy the old iPhone.

With this, Apple again stood out from the background of other mobile phone manufacturers, who plan to “second wind” devices as their prices decrease and after the release of a newer model that replaces the veteran. Often devices are driven to death. An example of this is the eternally young (until recently) RAZR.

"Dry" channels brought the public, who wanted to buy the iPhone, into the state familiar to Cupertino - the hype against which the new iPhone 3G was shown.

iPhone3G

After quite a long time, the iPhone 3G was in our hands. The main question that torments us is whether it is worth changing the old iPhone for a new one? The main question that torments suffering buyers is how to get a phone cheaper? Let's start with the second.

The white 16 GB iPhone 3G that we got to test sells for about $1700-1800 on the market. And this is not the case when sellers get an incredible margin, since the "input" device has an astronomical cost.

As you know, with the phone's price drop in the US to $199/$299 (with the terms of the contract, which, in aggregate, is worth more than the contract of the first iPhone), Apple and its partners have significantly increased the "security measures". Activation of the device in the US is now performed only upon presentation of a social security number, credit card and ID, and it is unrealistic to take the purchased phone outside the AT&T or Apple store without activation.

In Europe, the situation is similar: a few "open" phones cost crazy money, and "free" iPhones are sold with onerous contracts (bondage if you want to take the device for sale abroad). As the example shows, these contracts are bypassed by our enterprising citizens (for example, taking a phone with them after a few months of student work in Britain), but this volume is not enough to meet demand.

What's more, old stocks of the first-generation iPhones are now also selling for a price incomparable to their original price (several months before the debut of the 3G version, the phone could be bought for an average of $600-700). There will be no escape from this oppression - unless some tectonic shifts occur in our markets. For example, the expected debut of the iPhone in the retail chains of Russian operators and related retailers.

Should current iPhone owners get the 3G version? In general, no. There are not many hardware changes in the phone. 3G communication is in demand in Ukraine and in those few Russian cities where 3G networks are deployed, but not in Belarus.

The GPS module works well (apart from the lengthy process of connecting to satellites), but at the moment the device can only use Google maps, which are detailed for Russia, but not for Belarus and Ukraine. Do not forget that these cards "eat up" a huge amount of traffic. In addition, the old iPhone was also able to do positioning - using the operator's base stations as a guide.

Unfortunately, we couldn't check the phone's 3G functionality and so far we have no right to comment on those horror stories that regularly come from the US and Europe. However, the connection in our native 2G standard is completely normal and is no different from the first iPhone.

The 3G version has other minor differences as well. Some of them are very pleasant. First of all, it is the white color of the back of the case. After consumer tests, we insist that the white version is better. Scratches are completely invisible on it (they are visible on the black model), it is less easily soiled, and the “back” of the phone can deliver a feeling of deep satisfaction to real religious fanatics of the white “apple” plastic.

As you can see in the photo, the edges of the iPhone 3G are somewhat beveled compared to the old version. Visually, they make the phone thinner, although the harsh reality (and side-by-side comparison) quite correctly indicates that the new device is thicker than its predecessor.

Another nice moment - the headphone jack finally accepts plugs not from the notorious white Apple iPhone headphones, but from your favorite ones. In addition, the appearance of the slots in the lower part of the phone has changed (the speakers, by the way, have become noticeably louder, but I would still like a more assertive sound).

Of the hardware changes, we were able to recall more differences in displays. The new screen is slightly greener than the old one, but such a profound difference can only be caught by comparing the phones side by side. There were no problems with the picture on the 3G version: as in the first iPhone, it is clear and juicy.

Firmware deserves special mention. The standard for the iPhone 3G is firmware 2.0.0 (currently 2.0.2 is already available, which, by the way, should fix problems with 3G reception). This firmware can also be installed on an old iPhone (or iPod Touch). We had at our disposal phones with firmware up to version 2 and a first-generation iPhone, flashed to version 2.

The iPhone 3G does come with a more efficient battery. If the previous model at an average load worked without recharging for about 2 days, then the new one, with economical handling of the charge, will work for almost three. True, this aspect very much depends on the intensity of Wi-Fi use and data transfer. In general, the duration of the player in the music listening mode has increased by four hours compared to the first option.

Otherwise, the iPhone 3G is absolutely no different from its older brother. It is pointless to repeat all the descriptions of the menu and phone features. It is easier to refer to the review of the first device, and even better - to read