This week, Steve Jobs announced the latest version of the Apple iPhone. Unlike other events, details had already been leaked by Gizmodo. Despite these leaks, Steve Jobs ensured that users would be surprised.
After analyzing the information for a few days, it’s apparent that this is yet another evolutionary change rather than a revolutionary product. With the exception of excellent imaging and high-quality display, the iPhone 4 does nothing substantial that other smart phones, most notably, Android phones cannot do.
One of the largest limiting factors for iPhone users in the U.S is the fact that the device is still tied to AT&T. Unfortunately, AT&T has significant reliability issues in major metropolitan areas. Had the device been made available on any other carrier, it might have been a worthwhile purchase. Being locked to AT&T also limits data transfer for new users. The carrier also charges an extra fee just to enable tethering, without providing any additional data caps.
Most of the features announced at the event had been revealed by Apple themselves at the iPhone 4 OS event earlier this year.
iPhone for Android Users
If you’re an Android user and are considering switching to iPhone 4, here are some important facts to consider:
- Unlike most other carriers, AT&T has started implementing data caps on new customers.
- Multi-tasking has been available on Android phones for years.
- FaceTime only works on WiFi. In such circumstances, Skype might be a better option.
+ The new camera and imaging systems are excellent.
+ The App Store continues to thrive and still has a strong lead over Android.
To learn about the iPhone 4 from 2 different perspectives, check out this podcast.
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