When Apple released their new iPhone 4 a few months back, it was as though a temporary insanity descended on the country, with people sleeping outside stores to get their hands on the latest offering from the tech giant. Apple has a cult-like following and everyone from computer support guys to trendy musicians are willing to throw up their hands and say 'I'm a Mac'. But what is so special about the iPhone 4 anyway? Why all the fuss? Is the hyped-up launch of new iPhones nothing more than a clever marketing strategy or is there something about the new model that means we simply have to have it? Here are a few features the iPhone 4 has that its predecessors did not. Decide for yourself whether you think it's worth the buzz...
Retina Display
For all those budding photographers out there or people who are looking for a very sharp focus in their screen, the iPhone 4's 'retina display' might grab your interest. Basically, the screen of the Phone 4 is the same size as other models, but has 4 times as many mega-pixels squeezed into the area. This means far sharper images, brighter colours and better photo display. Basically, everything you do will be clearer. Steve Jobs has said "there's a magic number around 300dpi, if you hold something about 10-12 inches away from your eye, it's the limit of the human retina to distinguish pixels" which sounds very impressive--and is--but basically is a sophisticated and marketing-y way of saying the screen and visibility are better.
Better Camera
In the age of instant happy-snaps and uploading, a good-quality phone camera is becoming an increasingly important feature to look for. The camera on the iPhone 3 experienced some poor reviews in consumer forums, especially in relation to the cost of the phone. The camera on the iPhone 4 is 5 mega-pixels and has the capacity to record movies in HD. In addition to this the iPhone 4 has video calling (on wifi) which is pretty cool in and of itself.
Sleeker, Slimmer Design
In this thin-obsessed world we live in it seems that even phones can be forced to lose weight which is what Apple have done with their new model. The iPhone 4 has a slimline style to make a supermodel jealous and is lighter than before. The design has caused some reception issues which is a flaw that people are talking about, so if you haven't the time for computer repairs or reception issues when it comes to your technology this could count as a tick against it.
Whether you love or hate the iPhone 4, there's no denying that Apple certainly put a lot of work into developing the new model, and perhaps even more work into telling everyone about it. The best thing to do if you're considering upgrading is to list all the qualities you want in a phone as well as all the things you'd like to see improved on, and see if the iPhone 4 matches up.
Apple iPhone 4 Vs iPad - An Immortal Combat
The most talked about devices of 2010 are the Apple iPhone 4 and the Apple iPad. Most the gadgets have taken communication to its next level. These machines are not only beautiful to look at but have a heap of functionaries that will surprise you. Apple products are not only technically rich but they are designed so that most of our communication needs are fulfilled.
Both the handsets are available on contract deals, pay as you go deals and Sim free deals. But iPhone 4 Pay As You Go deals are showing good results. The increasing demand is a clear indication that the deals are performing amazingly. On the other hand, iPad Pay As You Go deals is the first choice of many. People like to go with these deals as it goes easy on their pockets. However both the devices are extraordinary.
All the leading network providers of UK, such as Orange, O2, 3, T Mobile, Virgin and Vodafone provide various deals on iPhone 4 and iPad. All you need to do is select the network on which you wish to take up the device. The mobile phone deals that are present in the market are made in such a way that the handset becomes cheapest. The affordability brings more and more buyers.
The other best thing about these deals are the free gifts. laptop, Digital TVs, LCD TVs, iPods, gaming consoles, play station, bluetooth headsets, Nintendo Wi Fi, free talk time, free text messages, free data downloading and many more similar things. Are examples of free gifts that can accompany your purchase. So choosing iPhone 4 Pay As You Go deals and iPad Pay As You Go deals is a good idea if you want to earn bonus with the affordable handset that you are going to buy.
Both the handsets perform miraculously. The feature hub awaits your look.
The major difference in both the devices is that that of the screen. iPhone 4 includes a 3.5 inch TFT capacitative touch screen and the iPad has a massive capacitative touch screen measuring 9.7 inches. That is quite huge. This difference is there as the iPad is a mini computer in itself whereas the iPhone 4 is only a smart phone. Just make your selection to get the best in your hands.
How to Avoid the iPhone 4 Reception Issues
The new release of the iPhone 4 has caused a craze among the cell phone industry. The day that the phone was released, there were lines wrapping around every Apple and AT&T store which carried it. The iPhone 4 is a revolutionary phone which introduces futuristic and advanced technology never before included in cell phones, however there is one main issue with the phone which has caused serious issues for the new owners of this phone: reception problems.
Less than a week after the release of the iPhone 4, the phone's owners were reporting experiencing serious reception problems. After some investigation of the reception issues, it has been concluded that the issues were caused by holding the bottom left of the phone. The reason for this is that the phone's antenna is a metal band which wraps all the way around the outer edge of the phone. This new change, while supposedly increasing the reception of the phone, has actually caused the reception problem. The issue is that when someone holds the bottom left of the phone (where the antenna band connects), it immediately lowers the reception of the phone because of the contact with a person's hand.
There is a resolution to this problem however which can fix your reception problem for good. If you put a case on your iPhone 4 which covers the outside of the phone, particularly the bottom left corner where the antenna band connects, the reception will no longer drop no matter how you grip your phone. So, by putting a case of some sort on your iPhone 4 will preserve your reception while allowing you to still enjoy all of the other benefits the new phone has to offer.
There are many types of cases available for the iPhone 4. Some are plastic, some leather, and some rubber. It doesn't matter which type you use as long as they cover the problem area of the phone. The type of case that I would recommend would be the iPhone 4 Battery Case, as it serves a versatile purpose: protecting the phone from damage, preserving your iPhone's signal by covering the problem area, and lastly it can charge your phone while you have it on. iPhone Battery Cases can be purchased online at http://www.iphonebatterypack.com.
Eric Bates is the president of iPhone Battery Pack, a company that specializes in products such as the iPhone4 Battery Case which will optimize your iPhone 4's life as well as its battery's life.
